Travel SpendoMeter
< Older | Newer >


Travel SpendoMeter
I was watching Youtube.com and for kicks, did a search,
“Travel Tips Backpack”

I watched, or tried to watch a girl explain how to backpack the world.

She said something like,
“There are many sites that have Travel SpendoMeters that can help you budget your trip.”

---------------------------------
Rangsit, Thailand
Thamasart Rangsit University Apartment Hotel
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Blog of Andy HoboTraveler.com --- Add a Hotel --- Backpack Design Survey --- Backpack
----------------------------------

Being curious, I went and did a few Google.com Searches, however was not able to find one.

Where, I could not find one...

Now, a Travel SpendoMeter would be great, please log in on,
“Cameroon, Africa.”

I would also like to know,
“Tonga, Oceania.”

I can figure out Japan and Korea easy enough.

Ok, I do not know if there really are Travel SpendoMeters worth a hoot, however I have thought about creating one for years. I would do this, I would get on all the Lonely Planets, Roughguides, Footprints, etc guidebooks of the planet.

1. List out the three cheapest room prices per major Capital City in every country on the planet from each of the books.
(Requires a Library)

2. Enter all this into a database, sum and average up the cost on a per country level.

I would have a Travel Spendometer.

Note, she give some budget information, sort of made me laugh, the number one budget cost was not included.
“Beer.”

I do not drink, but I guesstimate the average person spend one-third their daily living money on beer.

People ask me how much it cost to travel in X country, I say,
“Do you drink, if you drink, double this number X.”

Here is the link to the video, all ok advice, sort on the serious side, all you truly need is a Passport, ATM Bank Machine Card, and the will.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_F78_lRl5ek

Well, if one of you out there in never never land know where to find a Travel Spendometer, please post in the comments below, I would appreciate the help.

Do not forget Cameroon, and Tonga, I really do not care about Europe, I know how much it cost,
“Too much for the enjoyment is doles out.”

Travel SpendoMeter

--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Airport Parking
Gatwick Parking
Holiday Insurance
Manchester Airport Parking
-------------------- advertisement ------------------- Hobo Ads ---


< Older | Newer >

/_images/share.jpg

Share on Facebook

Previous Posts

Labor Day USA - Labor Day USAInteresting holiday this Labor Day, always intrigues me, seems like a “One Minute Manager” carry out Holiday.---------------------------------Rangsit, ThailandThamasart Rangsit University ...

Backpack Tailor - Backpack TailorYesterday, I finally made the shell or body of my Windmill Backpack design, I now have one Backpack that is 20 percent finished.I will go to Taiwan on the eleventh of September, I truly ...

Misanthropist Love Travel - Misanthropist Love TravelAre you somebody who hates people; somebody who hates humanity, or who dislikes and distrusts other people and tends to avoid them.If so, then become a traveler, you can avoid ...

Exploring the World Slowly - Exploring the World SlowlyI have now walked over to the same small market here near Thamasart University about 10 times. It is very small with two 7-11's in very close proximity, however this is norma ...

Frog Hearts - Frog HeartsI walked across this pedestrian bridge that spans a 10 lane superhighway and went to the market. What do I find in the midst of the soon to be first world country of Thailand.Frog Hearts, t ...

Newer Posts

Help the Homeless Vagabond in Brooklyn New York - Help the Homeless Vagabond in Brooklyn New YorkWade of VagabondJourney.com need help, he is a Homeless person in Brooklyn, New York, USA.Do you have an extra bed for an aspiring Vagabond writer, who n ...

The Lotus is the Travelers Flower - The Lotus is the Travelers FlowerThe Lotus often called a Water Lily, it is also the Travelers flower.There is a saying,“He who taste of the Lotus will travel and never return home.”------------------ ...

The Word Backpack is a Problem - The Word Backpack is a ProblemThe word “Backpack” is really causing problems, I for years have called myself a Backpacker, however maybe it time to stop using this word.NOTE: If you want a good Long-T ...

Cheap Housing in Korea for 10-15 US Dollars - Cheap Housing in Korea for 10-15 US DollarsA reader of the blog wrote me an excellent way of finding cheap housing in Korea.---------------------------------Rangsit, ThailandThamasart Rangsit Universi ...

Voted Best Commercial in Europe - Voted Best Commercial in EuropeSorry, I have a friend that sends me jokes everyday, this video is too funny video, if you have no children, you need to watch.---------------------------------Rangsit, ...

Reader Submitted Comments | Deleted Comments (0)

Dan said on Thursday September 4th, 2008 09:26:00 AM

Hi Andy, I know this isn't exactly a "travel spendometer", but you might want to check out Tripbase.com's personalized destination finder at http://www.tripbase.com/destination_finder.do . It gives you destination recommendations based on your preferences and budget. It also gives you the option to pick between a "Budget", "Midrange", or "Luxury" style trip. After you've set your preferences, Tripbase will give you recommendations for the best destinations, as well as the money you can expect to spend per day, the price of the budget hotels and more. Andy, for you, I might recommend clicking on the "Hide Popular Destinations" button. That will give you less well known destinations.


Andy HoboTraveler.com said on Thursday September 4th, 2008 05:14:00 PM

I checked the Tripbase.com thing, more or less uses the hotel prices of the popular destinations.I did Africa, only destinations it would give were Egypt and Morocco.It is easy to find out a budget price on any country. I need a guidebook though, only the guidebooks give the true prices of hotels. The internet is still only for the expensive hotels.Sometime Hostelworld.com will give on the very popular countries, they do not have good pricing on the cheaper countries, mostly only for Europe.


Ryan Garou said on Friday September 5th, 2008 02:13:00 PM

It sounds like this could make for a worthwhile addition to Hobo Hideout :)


Andy HoboTraveler.com said on Friday September 5th, 2008 06:35:00 PM

Yes, we can add the SpendoMeter feature easily when the site is populated with hotels.We will also allow people to surf only within a price range, or specific hotel specification.Say you a hotel, only between 20 and 50 dollars and a swimming pool, the site can be made to allow you do only see those hotels.


Leave a Comment
Name:
Email:
Your Email must be valid for the comment to be approved
OR Comment with an Anonymous Email
Webpage: (optional)
Comment: No HTML needed, insert the complete link including http://www. And it will be automatically converted to a live link
Example: http://www.hobotraveler.com/blogger.html See an Example

Verification: 1 + 3 =
New Comment Alert:
Select this option to receive an Email when a new comment is posted in this post

< Older | Newer >


Read Pro Travel Tips

Advertise Here

Top Ten
Articles:
Enslaved by Love
Cultural Manners

Travel Tips
Make Backpack Lockable
Repair Zipper

I am adding many Travel Tips here, please go to this link to read: Top 10 Travel Tips

Suggest Your Favorite?
Where is Andy?
http://maps.google.com/staticmap?center=14.74168,-91.16091&markers=14.74168,-91.16091,blue&zoom=5&size=180x194&key=ABQIAAAAfp8c5tMBMLVWvBTSWXH8OhQlREVctmONxgkH0315vhjrAxrW6BQl0m5X0MS5yVS81vjEqao8cQaZRA
Country Index
 
  2010
  2009
  2008
  2007
  2006
  2005
  2004
  2003

Mobile Office

Send Andy Vote
Comments
Comments Delelted

Choose Country
for Andy
Vote Now
Comments Current Vote
First Vote and Comments
Rules


Read all Readers Comments
Read More Recent Comments

wanderlust0girl says - Ha ha Good article Andy, thanks. ...

Andy HoboTraveler.com says - Why do I need to benefit from giving a ...

Andrew says - If your idea appears to originate from ...

tommy t says - I love to receive advice, but only if ...

clipper says - To give advice: Ask a question T ...

Chuck WoW says - Andy ponders....... I have learned nob ...

Egyptian Girl says - I know that's a bit late but see ...

Phil says - Hi Andy. Great blog. I had to re evalu ...

Donate Call
Experienced Travelers Live Here
--- Where Tourist become Travelers ---
|Mobile Office | Submit Hotel | Submit Link | Jobs with HoboTraveler.com | Directions  | Advertise Hotel for Free | Submit URL | References | Permission to use Photos | Hotel Jobs |
HOME TRAVEL JOURNAL  WRITE FOR HOBO NEWSLETTER BUY GEAR VIDEOS DAILY PHOTO MISSION PRESS ABOUT CONTACT
HOBO? HOBO PROFILES BIO OF ANDY REVIEW:  GEAR  |  BOOKS  |  HOTELS by COUNTRY ADVERTISE SITEMAP SUBSCRIBE
  a life less normal...       go Pro --- go Hobo Login
Travel Tips | Top Travel Blog | Travelogue | Retire Overseas  | Travel Journal | Travel Blog | Professional Travelers | Earn Money to Travel | Top Travel Blog | Traveler | Manners | Travel Safety | Student Travel | Travel Insurance | Around the World Plane Ticket | Culture | Adventure Travel  | Responsible Travel | Offshore Investing
Volunteer for Hobo and Help Travelers           Hobo Travel Site Investments
© 2000-2010 HoboTraveler.com All rights reserved.