Transit Trekkers

A Couple of Transit Geeks Take on South America


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How We Saved 50% of Our Salary to Go on the Trip of Our Dreams

Many people dream of traveling the world but too many view money as a barrier. If you want it bad enough and you put your mind to it, you can save the money you need to stand on top of the world. This post details our money saving tips for travel and what actions we took to save enough to take our dream trip. We’re hoping a little inspiration will get you there too!


So how did we save enough to fund our adventure? …Keep Reading!

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Itinerary

We are starting in Peru!

We booked our one-way tickets from Los Angeles, California to Lima, Peru for $381 each (thanks Skyscanner!). This moment was exciting as we had been tracking flight prices for awhile and booking the flight really made things feel real. We leave April 1st (no April Fools joke) and have yet to book a return flight. Secondly, we reserved a four-day Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu about six months in advance as the spots fill up quickly. This trek to ancient ruins is one of our most anticipated adventures and part of the reason we want to kick-off in Peru. …Keep Reading!