Have Recession, Will Travel

If I had a dollar for every time I have heard “credit crunch”, “slowing economy” or “rising fuel/interest rates” over the past few months, well, I would have enough dollars that I wouldn’t need to worry about any of it.

Is there no end to the doom and gloom? A report released this week confirmed what we already know – Aussies are worried about money and are financially worse off today than they were 12 months ago.

And it’s not just in Australia.

In the USA, pop star P Diddy has grounded his private jet, flying “commercial” (First Class, obviously) due to rising fuel costs.

Meanwhile in the UK, the latest victim of the credit crunch is none other than the Tooth Fairy! British milk producer Cravendale has found that the average amount being left under Pommie pillows has dropped from $2.60 to $1.90.

So whether you’re famous or a fairy, the credit crunch affects us all and it’s time to take action.

Travel has always been my indulgence and poor finances have never stopped me travelling before.

In my struggling student days I funded my travels by Earning More. Along with the call centre gig, I stood in a police line up for 10 pounds (You can’t get arrested if you’re unlucky enough to be mistakenly identified. Although even if it were possible, I probably would have risked it for a tenner). I also did a stint dressing up as a leprechaun to promote Irish products (not my finest hour and was broadcast live in front of millions on breakfast tv).

These days, I’m keeping my integrity intact and working on Spending Less. I’ve stopped buying lunch, kicked my 5-a-week habit ($3 cups of coffee) and have joined the local library instead of buying new books.

And while the difference is small, it is a start and I am adamant that a slowing economy will not slow my globe trotting.

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