Stretch your travel budget with smarter planning, real savings hacks, and $75-a-day global travel strategies.

Can you really see the world for just $75 a day? Can you cut travel costs without sacrificing comfort or experience? Meghan Coyle and Sally French discuss planning a trip for less than $75 per day with Matt Kepnes, aka Nomadic Matt. But first, they break down the latest travel headlines, including Uber’s new rental car delivery service and expanded shared rides from airports, Royal Caribbean’s launch of a private beach club in Nassau, The Bahamas, and major Amazon Prime Day travel deals like cruise discounts and free kids' fares.

Then, Matt joins Sally to discuss how financially savvy travelers can explore the world on a $75-a-day budget without roughing it. They cover how inflation has shaped modern budget travel, which global regions deliver the best value per dollar, and how to save big on food, lodging, and activities without sacrificing meaningful experiences. Matt also shares underrated travel tips, from asking locals where they eat to using Facebook groups to find budget-friendly accommodations and community.

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Resources discussed in this episode:

The Best Prime Day Travel Deals 2025 https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/travel/best-prime-day-travel-deals-2025 

In their conversation, the Nerds discuss: budget travel, how to travel cheap, best budget destinations, travel rewards credit cards, Amazon Prime Day travel deals, travel points, saving money on travel, Southeast Asia travel, budget Europe travel, affordable international trips, cruise deals 2025, Uber Rent with car delivery, airport Uber hacks, Royal Caribbean beach club, travel credit card perks, Airbnb rooms vs hostels, home exchange travel, tourism office tips, travel Facebook groups, digital nomad tips, affordable family travel, saving for travel, how to find cheap flights, best countries for budget travel, how to track travel expenses, remote work travel tips, hostel tips, Southeast Asia backpacking, five block rule travel tip, international travel cost breakdown, and affordable beach vacations.

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