Bethany Bayless is the founder of the blog Wanderlust For Less and has launched a new podcast, The Money Millhouse.
Bethany’s blog tells all about how to travel on a dime- something that everyone wants to do, but struggle actually doing.
[1:13] Bethany, can you tell our listeners about yourself?
· Lives in California
· Has a puppy named London
· Loves to travel
[2:7] So, when you boarded that plane to England and all you had was 2 bags- what was the scariest part?
· The unknown
· Never been overseas
[4:4] Did you have a plan or a job lined up?
· Volunteer job
· Did pay for room and travel
[5:2] If you could go back and know something before all your travels started, what would it be?
· Failure is an option
· Failing is learning
[6:49] Tell us, how was Norway?
· Went in May of 2017
· Want to go back and do it again
· So much to see
[8:25] Travelling is expensive; we all want to do it- how do you afford this?
· Live frugally in everyday life
· Travel in the off peak seasons
· Stay with friends, hostels or Airbnb
· Use flight apps like Hopper
[10:57] You said that you want to hit 30 countries before your 30th birthday. What countries are next on your list?
· Next year- Israel and Jordan
[11:21] You have also started a podcast! The Money Millhouse– tell us about it. Where did the idea come from?
· Conversational money chat
[12:57] What is your favorite thing to talk about when it comes to money?
· Travel
· Frugality
[14:13] Where do you see people making their biggest financial mistakes?
· Credit- there is a lot that we don’t get taught
[15:29] Where has it been the hardest for you when taking control of your finances?
· I’m a born spender
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Value Link Round
[17:8] Why do you think that people don’t achieve their dreams?
· Dreams are so big and there’s not enough consistency
[18:48] Do you have any other books or podcasts you recommend?
· Podcast: Stacking Benjamin’s
· Podcast: How I build This
· Podcast: The Ted Radio Hour
[19:47] Do you have a favorite quote?
· If you fail to plan, then you plan to fail
[20:22] What is the best advice someone has ever given you?
· My friend told me, you are the only one who can say it like you
[21:27] Where can our listeners reach you?
· Wonderlust4less.com
[21:47] Any parting advice?
· One step at a time
