E90: The Climbing Backpackers - How to go on your dream climbing adventure for £10 a day!
Mar 27, 2024
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Nettie & Dave, The Climbing Backpackers, embark on a budget adventure climbing across Asia for £10 a day. They share tips on budgeting, unconventional climbing gear solutions, farm stays, financial sustainability for travel, and embracing uncertainty. The podcast explores budget-friendly climbing in non-Westernized places, navigating expensive locations like Tonsai, unique product sales, simplicity in travel joys, logistics of budget travel, and food exploration on a tight budget.
Living on £10 a day is achievable for dream climbing adventures, proving financial constraints don't hinder exploration.
Exploring lesser-known climbing sites and engaging with local climbing communities enhances the adventure experience.
Balancing climbing expenses with cultural immersion requires adaptability, resourcefulness, and a willingness to venture off the beaten path.
Deep dives
Challenging Themselves on a Shoestring Budget
Nettie and Dave have embarked on a unique journey through Southeast Asia, blending climbing expeditions with budget travel, aiming to spend under 20 pounds a day. Their adventure showcases a mix of climbing pursuits across India, Thailand, and Malaysia, with a focus on frugality and proving the possibility of affordable, dream climbing trips without extensive savings.
Immersing in Climbing Communities and Local Spots
Their experiences reveal a strong emphasis on engaging with local climbers and exploring lesser-known climbing sites. By connecting with climbing communities and identifying hidden gems like Perler in Malaysia, Nettie and Dave showcase the rewards of venturing beyond tourist hubs, fostering cultural immersion and unique climbing opportunities.
Budget Conscious Living and Resourceful Traveling
Managing visa restrictions, adapting to varying visa policies, and navigating public transport through platforms like Rome2Rio demonstrate their strategic approach to budget travel. While encountering delays and challenges, such as a bus arriving five hours late in India, their resourcefulness and adaptability shine through in making the most of diverse travel experiences.
Balancing Adventure and Comfort in Unpredictable Travel
The duo maintains a balance between adventure and comfort by embracing the unpredictability of travel while seeking out climbing challenges and local interactions. They strive to capture the essence of climbing expeditions intertwined with budget-conscious explorations, highlighting how the journey unfolds harmoniously between thrill-seeking climbs and budget-savvy travel decisions.
The Significance of Local Climbing Communities
Engaging with local climbing communities during travels offers a unique experience, allowing for a shared passion for climbing while connecting with people from diverse backgrounds. Climbing trips provide a sense of commonality and camaraderie, bridging cultural differences through a shared goal of conquering rocks. The sense of community transcends language barriers, fostering quick connections and friendships, even in unfamiliar settings.
Challenges of Budgeting and Cultural Adaptation During Travel
Managing a travel budget poses challenges when balancing climbing expenses with cultural experiences like visiting temples. Adapting to different cultures involves navigating language barriers, especially in places like India where communication may rely on basic words and gestures. Preferences for local, non-touristy spots highlight a desire to immerse in authentic environments while facing cultural adjustments and unexpected situations like language misunderstandings on public transportation.
Something very different for you all this week. Nettie & Dave a.k.a The Climbing Backpackers are on an adventure climbing across Asia. They might be on their dream climbing trip but they're also setting out to prove that just because you don't have a huge chunk of savings that doesn't preclude you from living an adventurous lifestyle. To prove the point they are living on a budged of just £10 ($12.5 or €11.7) per day!
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