Gadling

And for those people who already pack their lunch, bike/walk to work, eat out no more than 2 times in a given month, have dropped all non-essential utilities to their lowest pay tier, don't drink Any alcohol or smoke, etc.... and are just eeking by? Same recommendation? "Screw it, travel is more important than late charges, having a home to come home to, or a child's education fund."

My family budget is so fixed, that it literally changes by ONLY the amount that the utility bills change. in a given month. While we have the luxury of saving up for travel (Glacier and Canadian Rockies for 2 weeks in July, Kauai for 2 weeks in December), most families I know are digging into savings and running up credit card bills just to keep their heads afloat.

Travel is an important aspect of life, but for the majority it is only sustainable through being frugal at times of economic hardship.

Besides, most Americans haven't a clue what's in their own back yard. Most "travelers" I've met feel like you must travel hundreds or thousands of miles to have an enjoyable vacation. If only they could open their eyes and see that it's possible to have a Fantastic vacation usually within 10~20 mies of home. I don't need to go to France to experience a different culture, I just need to walk into a different coffee shop and met new people in my own home town.

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