Mexico, Guatemala and El Salvador - this month involved a couple of DIY border crossings and a big activity but with some cheap food options and a 11 day stint in our favourite Guatemala hostel, we managed to come in under budget, yet again.
Six Steps to Using a Budget App Effectively When Travelling
There was no way we were going to be able to manage on a budget of £15 a day without knowing exactly where ever penny or peso was going, so we turned back to the budget app that kept us honest when we saving for this trip - MoneyWise.
Our First Six Months on £30 a Day - Did We Manage It?
We set out on this trip determined to spend, on average, no more than £30 a day between us. Regardless of country, lifestyle and drinking opportunities we wanted to prove to you, and ourselves, that living on a strict budget needn't mean you can't see the world.
So, did we manage to stick to our budget in the first six months?
What We Spent | Month Five
Mexico has many wonderful cheap things for travellers: music around every corner, delicious street food and wonderful beaches. One thing it does not have however, is cheap long-distance transport.