Final Expenses Before I Leave

When I first started this website, I broke down my expenses based off of my flights and my camera purchase. Since then, I have completed the list of items that I needed and have a total pre-trip expense report.



Flights are my largest expense because I had to book all of those. I already had the majority of the items I needed except for the flights and clothes and I also purchased a new camera.

So here is a break down of what I spent on each category.

Electronics Camera $518.39
Laptop Charger $16.90
Adapter Plug $4.13
Mini Surge Protector $12.95
2 Extra Batteries for Camera $31.02
32 GB SD Card $17.32
Nikon Lens Cap $7.59

Total: $608.30

Gear Wallet $6.98
TSA Locks $14.02
2L Platy Bottel $12.95
Coolmax Adaptor Liner with insect Shield $57.95
Backpack Rain Cover $11.99
Packing Cubes $29.50

Total: $133.39

Clothes Merino Wool Socks $13.83
Columbia Arcadia Rain Jacket $41.90
Tank Tops $11.88
Smartwool Socks $31.90
2 shirts $80.00
2 Shorts $90.00
Capri $55.00
2 panties $40.00

Total: $364.51

Beauty/Bath Veet Facial Hair Cold Wax Strips $3.52
Soap Holder $0.97
Eyeliner $5.94
Tweezers $2.47
Hairbrush $1.06
DryLite Towel Large $36.95
DryLite Towel Small $7.00

Total: $57.91

Health World Nomads $253.00
Ibuprofen $1.76

Total: $254.76

Chinese Visa Actual Visa $140.00
Service Agency Fee $40.00
Shipping (Back) $6.00
Visa photos $12.95
Shipping Cost (To) $5.60

Total: $204.55

Flights Myrtle Beach to New York $17.50
New York to Iceland $264.00
Iceland to Bergen $93.80
Oslo to Amsterdam $68.11
Paris to Barcelona $39.10
Barcelona to Rome $39.10
Rome to Frankfurt $51.91
Istanbul to China $422.00
Hong Kong to Bangkok $106.00
Phuket to Kuala Lumpur $29.03

Total: $1,130.55

Total: $2,753.97

(This list does not include prices on items I already had or items I received for Christmas).

My goal at the beginning was to not spend more than $2,500 on my pre-travel expenses. After using Christmas gift cards and receiving help from my family, I was able to come just under that goal. I know I could have probably spent less by hunting down those hard to find bargain deals or using some of my own clothes instead of purchasing new ones. But I chose to purchase new clothes based on the fact that they are quick drying, cooling and great quality. I plan on hand washing my clothes every few days and they are going to be put through a lot throughout my travels. I needed to be sure I purchased higher quality material to last me my trip. So, now I have my bag packed and all my gear ready to go. It's just time to get on my flight :) 4 More days!