Episode Details

In this episode, we’re doing something a little scary: sharing exactly what we spent on some recent vacations. No vague answers — just real numbers and honest thoughts about what felt worth it.

Cassidy breaks down her incredible 13-day Italy adventure through four different cities, while Emily shares what she spent on a Utah desert trip that was basically winter therapy. We're getting into the details of flights, hotels, food tours, e-bike rentals, and yes—even that overpriced airport sandwich.

Whether you're dreaming of your own big trip, trying to figure out realistic travel budgets, or just curious what people actually spend when they're being honest about it, we think this conversation might be exactly what you need to hear.

📌 Time Stamps: 

[00:01:00] Why we decided to share our real travel spending 

[00:02:00] Cassidy's Italy adventure: Rome, Cinque Terre, Dolomites & Venice 

[00:03:00] Flights and transportation breakdown 

[00:07:00] Lodging choices: paying for location vs. saving money 

[00:08:00] Tours, activities, and food: what made the cut and why 

[00:13:00] The comments that proved everyone thinks about money differently 

[00:17:00] Emily's Utah escape: winter escape to the desert 

[00:19:00] Flight sticker shock and why some trips are just worth it 

[00:21:00] Credit card perks that actually saved the day 

[00:24:00] The e-bike splurge that became the trip highlight 

[00:26:00] What we'd definitely spend on again vs. skip next time 

[00:29:00] Small wins that actually added up to big savings 

🎬 Watch Cassidy’s YouTube video detailing her trip's cost here!

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