Travel Smarter, Spend Wiser: Real Costs. Real Adventures.

We’re Shay and Yohann—world travelers, financial nerds, and spreadsheet enthusiasts.

After exploring 40+ countries over the past two decades—including several years living in Asia—we kept noticing the same gap in travel content: people shared where to go but not what it actually costs to enjoy it.

That’s why we started Know Your Travel Costs—to help you experience the world while staying informed and in control of your spending.

Why We Created Know Your Travel Costs

Travel planning often lacks real numbers. We're here to change that.

Our blog and destination guides break down the true costs of activities, food, transport, and accommodations—so you can plan confidently, not blindly. We also provide detailed travel itineraries based on real experiences to help you get the most from every trip.

Financial Freedom Made Our Travels Possible

When we’re not planning our next trip, we’re probably working on a spreadsheet.

We’ve spent years learning about personal finance, saving, and investing—not through windfalls or financial certifications, but through simple, consistent habits.

We know a travel lifestyle can feel out of reach. That’s why we also share financial planning insights and tools that helped us get here.

Tools That Help You Take Control

Our most powerful planning tools are the Excel spreadsheets we use daily—to track spending, map out investment growth, and make informed decisions.

We now offer these templates to help you:

Visualize your financial future
Stay on track with travel savings
Plan for long-term freedom

Start Your Journey

Whether you’re planning a trip or a lifestyle, we hope our experience can save you time, money, and stress.

👉 Ready to plan smarter? Browse our resources.