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Argentina / Bolivia / Brazil / Chile / Latin America / Peru

Photo journal: adios, South America. Thanks for the tan.

4 December 2014

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After 3 months traveling through Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, and Brazil; trekking through both Chilean and Argentinian Patagonia and along the Inca Trail; volunteering in a medical centre and on a jungle conservation project in the Amazon; partying it up in Rio de Janeiro at Carnaval; biking through Malbec wine country; roadtripping through southern Bolivia and the Mars-like San Pedro de Atacama… I can truly say that this is one of the most amazing adventures I’ve ever had. Even typing that list makes me want to throw my textbooks out the window and teleport back to South America immediately. One look at these photos, and you will too.

Manu National Park, Peru

Andes Mountains, Peru

Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia

Machu Picchu, Peru

Glacier Gray, Patagonia, Chile

Inca Trail, Peru

Los Glaciares National Park, Patagonia, Argentina

Salinas de Maras, Peru

Termas de Polques, Bolivia

Inca Trail, Peru

Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia

Isla del Sol, Bolivia

Cusco, Peru

Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia, Chile

Ollagüe Volcano, Bolivia

Árbol de Piedra, Bolivia

Iguazú Falls, Argentina

Laguna Cañapa, Bolivia

Copacabana Beach, Brazil

Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve, Bolivia

Cusco, Peru

Torres del Paine, Patagonia, Chile

Isla del Sol, Bolivia

Lake Titicaca, Bolivia

Bolivian Altiplano

Mendoza, Argentina

Pão de Açúcar, Brazil

Mt. Fitz Roy, Patagonia, Argentina

Torres del Paine, Patagonia, Chile

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brooke beyond

Hey, I'm Brooke and I'm obsessed with getting off the beaten path, exploring backcountry gems & travelling beyond the ordinary! I left Australia 5 years ago after finishing a PhD in Biomechanics & have been travelling the world full-time ever since (joined by my life/climbing partner, James). Whether it’s road-tripping through Mexico, climbing alpine peaks in the Andes, scuba diving in the Red Sea, or tackling epic via ferrata in the Dolomites, I hope this blog will inspire your future adventures & help you find wonder in every corner of the globe. xx bb

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hi, I’m brooke!

I'm obsessed with getting off the beaten path, exploring backcountry gems & travelling beyond the ordinary! I left Australia 5 years ago after finishing a PhD in Biomechanics & have been travelling the world full-time ever since (now joined by my life/climbing partner, James). I hope this blog will inspire your future adventures & help you find wonder in every corner of the globe. xx bb

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  • an entire year of my full-time travel expenses (365 days on the road!), from flights & hotels to healthcare & entrance fees to SIM cards & Spotify ↯ ** these numbers are a reflection of my PERSONAL spending in 2025— not representative of the absolute cheapest long-term travel style, just intended to show how much I was able to experience this year for less than rent in a major city $7,172 ACCOMMODATION 🏡 apartments = $2,415 🏕️ campsites = $121 🏨 hotels + hostels = $4,446 🛖 mountain huts = $190 $5,167 ACTIVITIES 🎟️ entrance fees + permits = $218 ⛵️ experiences + tours = $4,217 🔥 hot springs + sauna = $733 $8,244 FOOD & DRINKS 🍹 drinks = $2,088 🌮 eating out = $4,999 🧀 groceries = $1,156 $4,807 PERSONAL EXPENSES 🧴 consumables (ex. shampoo) = $981 💊 healthcare = $3,042 🧺 laundry = $69 📲 mobile data = $216 🗺️ subscriptions (ex. Garmin In-Reach, Spotify) = $500 $8,719 TRANSPORTATION ✈️ airfare = $3,826 🚘 car hire = $2,970 ⛽️ fuel + parking = $659 🚕 private transport (ex. Uber) = $635 🚃 public transport (ex. train) = $627 $1,744 TRAVEL LOGISTICS 🚫 change fees + cancellations = $355 🧳 baggage fees + luggage storage = $385 🪪 ID (ex. licence renewal) = $255 💳 credit card annual fees = $448 💰 insurance = $72 🛂 travel visas = $229 = $35,852USD TOTAL LIVING EXPENSES ($98 per day) — #fulltimetravel #travelbudget #travelexpenses
  • HAPPY ETHIOPIAN CHRISTMAS (GENA ገና ) ✞🕯️✨ We were lucky enough to experience these celebrations last January (Christmas falls on the 7th according to the orthodox calendar), and it was truly one of the most incredible travel moments we’ve EVER had 🥹 We only saw 4 other foreigners during our 3 days in Lalibela, and we were welcomed so warmly into the churches, the festivities, and the traditions of Christmas by friendly locals who delighted in the opportunity to share their culture + customs with a couple of curious ferenjis 🤍 ——— #ethiopia #gena #ethiopianchristmas #travelbeyond #lalibela
  • our cost of living as full-time travellers came in at $98/day this year (JUST UNDER OUR $100 daily goal) 💃🏻🍾✨ → $$$ per person based on sharing rooms + joint travel costs with my partner— AND YES, THIS IS EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR SPENT ALL YEAR this was the most expensive year I’ve had since starting full-time travel more than 5 years ago (!!), but it was also atypical in many ways... - I had knee surgery in Mexico, which we paid for out of pocket - because of the slow & terrible recovery from said surgery, we had to cancel most of our big hiking plans for the year, which meant extremely little camping and a lot more city time (= expensive) - we splurged on a $5000+ campervan rental in Iceland because I’ve been trying to convince James (successfully!) that we should do van life— some of you will recall that I lived in a van for 1.5 years previously, which I LOVED, and the only thing missing was James 👩🏼‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏻 - I got a new MacBook, a new iPhone, AND we upgraded 2x cameras in 2025 (looking forward to no big upgrades in 2026 😅) I always love chatting travel finance, so by all means— hit me with your questions in the comments! ——— #2025 #fulltimetravel #travelfinance #costofliving
  • another year of prioritising memories > things 🔥 if you’re new here, I’m Brooke 👋🏻 and I’ve been travelling full-time for over 5 years, sharing unique experiences around the world, detailed adventure itineraries, financial breakdowns, and stories from the road. follow @brookebeyond_ for more adventures in 2026! ——— #2025 #2025season #fulltimetravel
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  • an entire year of my full-time travel expenses (365 days on the road!), from flights & hotels to healthcare & entrance fees to SIM cards & Spotify ↯ ** these numbers are a reflection of my PERSONAL spending in 2025— not representative of the absolute cheapest long-term travel style, just intended to show how much I was able to experience this year for less than rent in a major city $7,172 ACCOMMODATION 🏡 apartments = $2,415 🏕️ campsites = $121 🏨 hotels + hostels = $4,446 🛖 mountain huts = $190 $5,167 ACTIVITIES 🎟️ entrance fees + permits = $218 ⛵️ experiences + tours = $4,217 🔥 hot springs + sauna = $733 $8,244 FOOD & DRINKS 🍹 drinks = $2,088 🌮 eating out = $4,999 🧀 groceries = $1,156 $4,807 PERSONAL EXPENSES 🧴 consumables (ex. shampoo) = $981 💊 healthcare = $3,042 🧺 laundry = $69 📲 mobile data = $216 🗺️ subscriptions (ex. Garmin In-Reach, Spotify) = $500 $8,719 TRANSPORTATION ✈️ airfare = $3,826 🚘 car hire = $2,970 ⛽️ fuel + parking = $659 🚕 private transport (ex. Uber) = $635 🚃 public transport (ex. train) = $627 $1,744 TRAVEL LOGISTICS 🚫 change fees + cancellations = $355 🧳 baggage fees + luggage storage = $385 🪪 ID (ex. licence renewal) = $255 💳 credit card annual fees = $448 💰 insurance = $72 🛂 travel visas = $229 = $35,852USD TOTAL LIVING EXPENSES ($98 per day) — #fulltimetravel #travelbudget #travelexpenses
  • HAPPY ETHIOPIAN CHRISTMAS (GENA ገና ) ✞🕯️✨ We were lucky enough to experience these celebrations last January (Christmas falls on the 7th according to the orthodox calendar), and it was truly one of the most incredible travel moments we’ve EVER had 🥹 We only saw 4 other foreigners during our 3 days in Lalibela, and we were welcomed so warmly into the churches, the festivities, and the traditions of Christmas by friendly locals who delighted in the opportunity to share their culture + customs with a couple of curious ferenjis 🤍 ——— #ethiopia #gena #ethiopianchristmas #travelbeyond #lalibela
  • our cost of living as full-time travellers came in at $98/day this year (JUST UNDER OUR $100 daily goal) 💃🏻🍾✨ → $$$ per person based on sharing rooms + joint travel costs with my partner— AND YES, THIS IS EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR SPENT ALL YEAR this was the most expensive year I’ve had since starting full-time travel more than 5 years ago (!!), but it was also atypical in many ways... - I had knee surgery in Mexico, which we paid for out of pocket - because of the slow & terrible recovery from said surgery, we had to cancel most of our big hiking plans for the year, which meant extremely little camping and a lot more city time (= expensive) - we splurged on a $5000+ campervan rental in Iceland because I’ve been trying to convince James (successfully!) that we should do van life— some of you will recall that I lived in a van for 1.5 years previously, which I LOVED, and the only thing missing was James 👩🏼‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏻 - I got a new MacBook, a new iPhone, AND we upgraded 2x cameras in 2025 (looking forward to no big upgrades in 2026 😅) I always love chatting travel finance, so by all means— hit me with your questions in the comments! ——— #2025 #fulltimetravel #travelfinance #costofliving
  • another year of prioritising memories > things 🔥 if you’re new here, I’m Brooke 👋🏻 and I’ve been travelling full-time for over 5 years, sharing unique experiences around the world, detailed adventure itineraries, financial breakdowns, and stories from the road. follow @brookebeyond_ for more adventures in 2026! ——— #2025 #2025season #fulltimetravel
  • A colourful look back at 2025— my 5th full year living out of a suitcase (!!!), so many highs (& some unexpected lows 🩼), all with my other half @slatojc Cheers to whatever wild adventures 2026 has in store for us 🍻✨ — #2025 #travelwrapped #2025wrapped #2025season #fulltimetravel
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an entire year of my full-time travel expenses (365 days on the road!), from flights & hotels to healthcare & entrance fees to SIM cards & Spotify ↯ ** these numbers are a reflection of my PERSONAL spending in 2025— not representative of the absolute cheapest long-term travel style, just intended to show how much I was able to experience this year for less than rent in a major city $7,172 ACCOMMODATION 🏡 apartments = $2,415 🏕️ campsites = $121 🏨 hotels + hostels = $4,446 🛖 mountain huts = $190 $5,167 ACTIVITIES 🎟️ entrance fees + permits = $218 ⛵️ experiences + tours = $4,217 🔥 hot springs + sauna = $733 $8,244 FOOD & DRINKS 🍹 drinks = $2,088 🌮 eating out = $4,999 🧀 groceries = $1,156 $4,807 PERSONAL EXPENSES 🧴 consumables (ex. shampoo) = $981 💊 healthcare = $3,042 🧺 laundry = $69 📲 mobile data = $216 🗺️ subscriptions (ex. Garmin In-Reach, Spotify) = $500 $8,719 TRANSPORTATION ✈️ airfare = $3,826 🚘 car hire = $2,970 ⛽️ fuel + parking = $659 🚕 private transport (ex. Uber) = $635 🚃 public transport (ex. train) = $627 $1,744 TRAVEL LOGISTICS 🚫 change fees + cancellations = $355 🧳 baggage fees + luggage storage = $385 🪪 ID (ex. licence renewal) = $255 💳 credit card annual fees = $448 💰 insurance = $72 🛂 travel visas = $229 = $35,852USD TOTAL LIVING EXPENSES ($98 per day) — #fulltimetravel #travelbudget #travelexpenses
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HAPPY ETHIOPIAN CHRISTMAS (GENA ገና ) ✞🕯️✨ We were lucky enough to experience these celebrations last January (Christmas falls on the 7th according to the orthodox calendar), and it was truly one of the most incredible travel moments we’ve EVER had 🥹 We only saw 4 other foreigners during our 3 days in Lalibela, and we were welcomed so warmly into the churches, the festivities, and the traditions of Christmas by friendly locals who delighted in the opportunity to share their culture + customs with a couple of curious ferenjis 🤍 ——— #ethiopia #gena #ethiopianchristmas #travelbeyond #lalibela
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our cost of living as full-time travellers came in at $98/day this year (JUST UNDER OUR $100 daily goal) 💃🏻🍾✨ → $$$ per person based on sharing rooms + joint travel costs with my partner— AND YES, THIS IS EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR SPENT ALL YEAR this was the most expensive year I’ve had since starting full-time travel more than 5 years ago (!!), but it was also atypical in many ways... - I had knee surgery in Mexico, which we paid for out of pocket - because of the slow & terrible recovery from said surgery, we had to cancel most of our big hiking plans for the year, which meant extremely little camping and a lot more city time (= expensive) - we splurged on a $5000+ campervan rental in Iceland because I’ve been trying to convince James (successfully!) that we should do van life— some of you will recall that I lived in a van for 1.5 years previously, which I LOVED, and the only thing missing was James 👩🏼‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏻 - I got a new MacBook, a new iPhone, AND we upgraded 2x cameras in 2025 (looking forward to no big upgrades in 2026 😅) I always love chatting travel finance, so by all means— hit me with your questions in the comments! ——— #2025 #fulltimetravel #travelfinance #costofliving
our cost of living as full-time travellers came in at $98/day this year (JUST UNDER OUR $100 daily goal) 💃🏻🍾✨ → $$$ per person based on sharing rooms + joint travel costs with my partner— AND YES, THIS IS EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR SPENT ALL YEAR this was the most expensive year I’ve had since starting full-time travel more than 5 years ago (!!), but it was also atypical in many ways... - I had knee surgery in Mexico, which we paid for out of pocket - because of the slow & terrible recovery from said surgery, we had to cancel most of our big hiking plans for the year, which meant extremely little camping and a lot more city time (= expensive) - we splurged on a $5000+ campervan rental in Iceland because I’ve been trying to convince James (successfully!) that we should do van life— some of you will recall that I lived in a van for 1.5 years previously, which I LOVED, and the only thing missing was James 👩🏼‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏻 - I got a new MacBook, a new iPhone, AND we upgraded 2x cameras in 2025 (looking forward to no big upgrades in 2026 😅) I always love chatting travel finance, so by all means— hit me with your questions in the comments! ——— #2025 #fulltimetravel #travelfinance #costofliving
our cost of living as full-time travellers came in at $98/day this year (JUST UNDER OUR $100 daily goal) 💃🏻🍾✨ → $$$ per person based on sharing rooms + joint travel costs with my partner— AND YES, THIS IS EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR SPENT ALL YEAR this was the most expensive year I’ve had since starting full-time travel more than 5 years ago (!!), but it was also atypical in many ways... - I had knee surgery in Mexico, which we paid for out of pocket - because of the slow & terrible recovery from said surgery, we had to cancel most of our big hiking plans for the year, which meant extremely little camping and a lot more city time (= expensive) - we splurged on a $5000+ campervan rental in Iceland because I’ve been trying to convince James (successfully!) that we should do van life— some of you will recall that I lived in a van for 1.5 years previously, which I LOVED, and the only thing missing was James 👩🏼‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏻 - I got a new MacBook, a new iPhone, AND we upgraded 2x cameras in 2025 (looking forward to no big upgrades in 2026 😅) I always love chatting travel finance, so by all means— hit me with your questions in the comments! ——— #2025 #fulltimetravel #travelfinance #costofliving
our cost of living as full-time travellers came in at $98/day this year (JUST UNDER OUR $100 daily goal) 💃🏻🍾✨ → $$$ per person based on sharing rooms + joint travel costs with my partner— AND YES, THIS IS EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR SPENT ALL YEAR this was the most expensive year I’ve had since starting full-time travel more than 5 years ago (!!), but it was also atypical in many ways... - I had knee surgery in Mexico, which we paid for out of pocket - because of the slow & terrible recovery from said surgery, we had to cancel most of our big hiking plans for the year, which meant extremely little camping and a lot more city time (= expensive) - we splurged on a $5000+ campervan rental in Iceland because I’ve been trying to convince James (successfully!) that we should do van life— some of you will recall that I lived in a van for 1.5 years previously, which I LOVED, and the only thing missing was James 👩🏼‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏻 - I got a new MacBook, a new iPhone, AND we upgraded 2x cameras in 2025 (looking forward to no big upgrades in 2026 😅) I always love chatting travel finance, so by all means— hit me with your questions in the comments! ——— #2025 #fulltimetravel #travelfinance #costofliving
our cost of living as full-time travellers came in at $98/day this year (JUST UNDER OUR $100 daily goal) 💃🏻🍾✨ → $$$ per person based on sharing rooms + joint travel costs with my partner— AND YES, THIS IS EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR SPENT ALL YEAR this was the most expensive year I’ve had since starting full-time travel more than 5 years ago (!!), but it was also atypical in many ways... - I had knee surgery in Mexico, which we paid for out of pocket - because of the slow & terrible recovery from said surgery, we had to cancel most of our big hiking plans for the year, which meant extremely little camping and a lot more city time (= expensive) - we splurged on a $5000+ campervan rental in Iceland because I’ve been trying to convince James (successfully!) that we should do van life— some of you will recall that I lived in a van for 1.5 years previously, which I LOVED, and the only thing missing was James 👩🏼‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏻 - I got a new MacBook, a new iPhone, AND we upgraded 2x cameras in 2025 (looking forward to no big upgrades in 2026 😅) I always love chatting travel finance, so by all means— hit me with your questions in the comments! ——— #2025 #fulltimetravel #travelfinance #costofliving
our cost of living as full-time travellers came in at $98/day this year (JUST UNDER OUR $100 daily goal) 💃🏻🍾✨ → $$$ per person based on sharing rooms + joint travel costs with my partner— AND YES, THIS IS EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR SPENT ALL YEAR this was the most expensive year I’ve had since starting full-time travel more than 5 years ago (!!), but it was also atypical in many ways... - I had knee surgery in Mexico, which we paid for out of pocket - because of the slow & terrible recovery from said surgery, we had to cancel most of our big hiking plans for the year, which meant extremely little camping and a lot more city time (= expensive) - we splurged on a $5000+ campervan rental in Iceland because I’ve been trying to convince James (successfully!) that we should do van life— some of you will recall that I lived in a van for 1.5 years previously, which I LOVED, and the only thing missing was James 👩🏼‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏻 - I got a new MacBook, a new iPhone, AND we upgraded 2x cameras in 2025 (looking forward to no big upgrades in 2026 😅) I always love chatting travel finance, so by all means— hit me with your questions in the comments! ——— #2025 #fulltimetravel #travelfinance #costofliving
our cost of living as full-time travellers came in at $98/day this year (JUST UNDER OUR $100 daily goal) 💃🏻🍾✨ → $$$ per person based on sharing rooms + joint travel costs with my partner— AND YES, THIS IS EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR SPENT ALL YEAR this was the most expensive year I’ve had since starting full-time travel more than 5 years ago (!!), but it was also atypical in many ways... - I had knee surgery in Mexico, which we paid for out of pocket - because of the slow & terrible recovery from said surgery, we had to cancel most of our big hiking plans for the year, which meant extremely little camping and a lot more city time (= expensive) - we splurged on a $5000+ campervan rental in Iceland because I’ve been trying to convince James (successfully!) that we should do van life— some of you will recall that I lived in a van for 1.5 years previously, which I LOVED, and the only thing missing was James 👩🏼‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏻 - I got a new MacBook, a new iPhone, AND we upgraded 2x cameras in 2025 (looking forward to no big upgrades in 2026 😅) I always love chatting travel finance, so by all means— hit me with your questions in the comments! ——— #2025 #fulltimetravel #travelfinance #costofliving
our cost of living as full-time travellers came in at $98/day this year (JUST UNDER OUR $100 daily goal) 💃🏻🍾✨ → $$$ per person based on sharing rooms + joint travel costs with my partner— AND YES, THIS IS EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR SPENT ALL YEAR this was the most expensive year I’ve had since starting full-time travel more than 5 years ago (!!), but it was also atypical in many ways... - I had knee surgery in Mexico, which we paid for out of pocket - because of the slow & terrible recovery from said surgery, we had to cancel most of our big hiking plans for the year, which meant extremely little camping and a lot more city time (= expensive) - we splurged on a $5000+ campervan rental in Iceland because I’ve been trying to convince James (successfully!) that we should do van life— some of you will recall that I lived in a van for 1.5 years previously, which I LOVED, and the only thing missing was James 👩🏼‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏻 - I got a new MacBook, a new iPhone, AND we upgraded 2x cameras in 2025 (looking forward to no big upgrades in 2026 😅) I always love chatting travel finance, so by all means— hit me with your questions in the comments! ——— #2025 #fulltimetravel #travelfinance #costofliving
our cost of living as full-time travellers came in at $98/day this year (JUST UNDER OUR $100 daily goal) 💃🏻🍾✨ → $$$ per person based on sharing rooms + joint travel costs with my partner— AND YES, THIS IS EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR SPENT ALL YEAR this was the most expensive year I’ve had since starting full-time travel more than 5 years ago (!!), but it was also atypical in many ways... - I had knee surgery in Mexico, which we paid for out of pocket - because of the slow & terrible recovery from said surgery, we had to cancel most of our big hiking plans for the year, which meant extremely little camping and a lot more city time (= expensive) - we splurged on a $5000+ campervan rental in Iceland because I’ve been trying to convince James (successfully!) that we should do van life— some of you will recall that I lived in a van for 1.5 years previously, which I LOVED, and the only thing missing was James 👩🏼‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏻 - I got a new MacBook, a new iPhone, AND we upgraded 2x cameras in 2025 (looking forward to no big upgrades in 2026 😅) I always love chatting travel finance, so by all means— hit me with your questions in the comments! ——— #2025 #fulltimetravel #travelfinance #costofliving
our cost of living as full-time travellers came in at $98/day this year (JUST UNDER OUR $100 daily goal) 💃🏻🍾✨ → $$$ per person based on sharing rooms + joint travel costs with my partner— AND YES, THIS IS EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR SPENT ALL YEAR this was the most expensive year I’ve had since starting full-time travel more than 5 years ago (!!), but it was also atypical in many ways... - I had knee surgery in Mexico, which we paid for out of pocket - because of the slow & terrible recovery from said surgery, we had to cancel most of our big hiking plans for the year, which meant extremely little camping and a lot more city time (= expensive) - we splurged on a $5000+ campervan rental in Iceland because I’ve been trying to convince James (successfully!) that we should do van life— some of you will recall that I lived in a van for 1.5 years previously, which I LOVED, and the only thing missing was James 👩🏼‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏻 - I got a new MacBook, a new iPhone, AND we upgraded 2x cameras in 2025 (looking forward to no big upgrades in 2026 😅) I always love chatting travel finance, so by all means— hit me with your questions in the comments! ——— #2025 #fulltimetravel #travelfinance #costofliving
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our cost of living as full-time travellers came in at $98/day this year (JUST UNDER OUR $100 daily goal) 💃🏻🍾✨ → $$$ per person based on sharing rooms + joint travel costs with my partner— AND YES, THIS IS EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR SPENT ALL YEAR this was the most expensive year I’ve had since starting full-time travel more than 5 years ago (!!), but it was also atypical in many ways... - I had knee surgery in Mexico, which we paid for out of pocket - because of the slow & terrible recovery from said surgery, we had to cancel most of our big hiking plans for the year, which meant extremely little camping and a lot more city time (= expensive) - we splurged on a $5000+ campervan rental in Iceland because I’ve been trying to convince James (successfully!) that we should do van life— some of you will recall that I lived in a van for 1.5 years previously, which I LOVED, and the only thing missing was James 👩🏼‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏻 - I got a new MacBook, a new iPhone, AND we upgraded 2x cameras in 2025 (looking forward to no big upgrades in 2026 😅) I always love chatting travel finance, so by all means— hit me with your questions in the comments! ——— #2025 #fulltimetravel #travelfinance #costofliving
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another year of prioritising memories > things 🔥 if you’re new here, I’m Brooke 👋🏻 and I’ve been travelling full-time for over 5 years, sharing unique experiences around the world, detailed adventure itineraries, financial breakdowns, and stories from the road. follow @brookebeyond_ for more adventures in 2026! ——— #2025 #2025season #fulltimetravel
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A colourful look back at 2025— my 5th full year living out of a suitcase (!!!), so many highs (& some unexpected lows 🩼), all with my other half @slatojc Cheers to whatever wild adventures 2026 has in store for us 🍻✨ — #2025 #travelwrapped #2025wrapped #2025season #fulltimetravel
A colourful look back at 2025— my 5th full year living out of a suitcase (!!!), so many highs (& some unexpected lows 🩼), all with my other half @slatojc Cheers to whatever wild adventures 2026 has in store for us 🍻✨ — #2025 #travelwrapped #2025wrapped #2025season #fulltimetravel
A colourful look back at 2025— my 5th full year living out of a suitcase (!!!), so many highs (& some unexpected lows 🩼), all with my other half @slatojc Cheers to whatever wild adventures 2026 has in store for us 🍻✨ — #2025 #travelwrapped #2025wrapped #2025season #fulltimetravel
A colourful look back at 2025— my 5th full year living out of a suitcase (!!!), so many highs (& some unexpected lows 🩼), all with my other half @slatojc Cheers to whatever wild adventures 2026 has in store for us 🍻✨ — #2025 #travelwrapped #2025wrapped #2025season #fulltimetravel
A colourful look back at 2025— my 5th full year living out of a suitcase (!!!), so many highs (& some unexpected lows 🩼), all with my other half @slatojc Cheers to whatever wild adventures 2026 has in store for us 🍻✨ — #2025 #travelwrapped #2025wrapped #2025season #fulltimetravel
A colourful look back at 2025— my 5th full year living out of a suitcase (!!!), so many highs (& some unexpected lows 🩼), all with my other half @slatojc Cheers to whatever wild adventures 2026 has in store for us 🍻✨ — #2025 #travelwrapped #2025wrapped #2025season #fulltimetravel
A colourful look back at 2025— my 5th full year living out of a suitcase (!!!), so many highs (& some unexpected lows 🩼), all with my other half @slatojc Cheers to whatever wild adventures 2026 has in store for us 🍻✨ — #2025 #travelwrapped #2025wrapped #2025season #fulltimetravel
A colourful look back at 2025— my 5th full year living out of a suitcase (!!!), so many highs (& some unexpected lows 🩼), all with my other half @slatojc Cheers to whatever wild adventures 2026 has in store for us 🍻✨ — #2025 #travelwrapped #2025wrapped #2025season #fulltimetravel
A colourful look back at 2025— my 5th full year living out of a suitcase (!!!), so many highs (& some unexpected lows 🩼), all with my other half @slatojc Cheers to whatever wild adventures 2026 has in store for us 🍻✨ — #2025 #travelwrapped #2025wrapped #2025season #fulltimetravel
A colourful look back at 2025— my 5th full year living out of a suitcase (!!!), so many highs (& some unexpected lows 🩼), all with my other half @slatojc Cheers to whatever wild adventures 2026 has in store for us 🍻✨ — #2025 #travelwrapped #2025wrapped #2025season #fulltimetravel
A colourful look back at 2025— my 5th full year living out of a suitcase (!!!), so many highs (& some unexpected lows 🩼), all with my other half @slatojc Cheers to whatever wild adventures 2026 has in store for us 🍻✨ — #2025 #travelwrapped #2025wrapped #2025season #fulltimetravel
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A colourful look back at 2025— my 5th full year living out of a suitcase (!!!), so many highs (& some unexpected lows 🩼), all with my other half @slatojc Cheers to whatever wild adventures 2026 has in store for us 🍻✨ — #2025 #travelwrapped #2025wrapped #2025season #fulltimetravel
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