Right now there’s a lot of people my age or younger who are resigning themselves to staying in their own countries for work or are too scared of traveling because of some idea that it is incredibly expensive. That’s a total lie.
I’ve studied abroad through my University and paid the same amount I would at my US university.
I’ve backpacked across Europe with the money I saved from a part time job in high school.
I’ve found work in Australia with marketing and now teach English in Japan. 
I am not special. Anyone can do this and with this blog I hope to encourage others to not just learn about how to travel cheaply and where, but also help them WANT to travel.
The world is an enormous place with tons of things to experience and great friends to meet. I honestly, believe that if everyone traveled more and saw more of other people’s cultures and viewpoints, it could help spark all kinds of innovation.
To quote the adorable movie, “UP!”: ADVENTURE AWAITS! (This is actually hanging in my wife’s and my house)
barefootglobal 
hello! really enjoyed this post! looking forward to reading more from you 🙂
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Jonathan – I came across this in our Blogging101 group. I LOVE THIS BLOG!! Such an awesome idea! I love how your categories are broken down by country, and the photos are so good. This topic – and what you want people to take away from reading it – is why blogging is so cool. Kudos to you!
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Wow, thank you so much. I’m glad you like it! I totally agree – blogging is just so good to express those views!
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Your stories are very interesting and touching too. I can imagine how much most young people, even older would learn if they mingled a little more. Sometimes it is not so much the fear of making changes and how to manage them, but what to do if those changes do not work. You have encouraged and reminded me to include in my diary one of the things I really want to do this year, be a barefoot for education traveler. Thanks.
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Absolutely! It is really nerve-wracking and takes a bit of risk taking, but totally worth it. Thanks so much for the feedback!
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Oh my goodness this is so interesting! I am in the uk and really want to study uni in the usa!! But my school is really bad at that kind of thing!
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Haha, mine was as well. I had to do a lot of independent research for programs and scholarships. USA schools are pretty expensive but there are TONS of scholarships out there, especially for international students. I mean I found one once that would give you $1,000 USD for writing an essay on how you would survive a Zombie Apocalypse…I mean what? haha.
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Yes I have done loads and loads of research – I just can’t seem to understand the say the american system works – i rally hope i can figure it out and look because i think it would be a great experiencce!
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Thanks also!!
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Yeah the American system is super strange in comparison to the rest of the world. There’s a lot of red tape and other nonsense. It would definitely be an awesome experience though. Anywhere in particular you’re interested in?
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Yes definitely california – UCB or UCLA?
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Ooo. Both awesome choices in beautiful locations.
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Yes i thought so! It is just getting it all sorted and doing it and sitting the extra exams! (i can’t use the exams i do in school here i must sit the basic sat and another exam on top. But if i do it it will be worth it – i’m sure! Just need to figure it out!
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For sure. All the hard work would pay off. Especially with those schools lol
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Oh wow! You’ve travelled quite a bit!
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Haha thanks. I was really inspired by a guy I met who had visited 135 countries…like what the heck? There are only like 196 in total haha. Had to chase after such a crazy dream.
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OMG! That’s incredible! Did you hear about the British bloke who visited 201 countries (I thought there was only 196 too!)? Amazing story!
Do you have a Twitter or Instagram attached to your blog?
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WHAT? 201? Must look this up now! Oh and yeah haha, I do have a Twitter and Instagram attached. I’m still trying to figure out this theme design but they’re at the very bottom of the webpage.
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hehe let me know when your other social pages are up so I can follow you on there too!
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Will do! Just shot your pages a follow, as well.
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Twitter @ailz01 and Instagram rheacollections
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Twitter @RummelJa Instagram jrummay
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Also…your blog is AMAZING!
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Aww thanks for support, that’s so nice of you =)
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Glad I found you. Great story and awesome adventures! Well I call myself a cheap traveller 😉 😀
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Thanks! I’ll make sure to keep them coming. Cheap travelers can still see a lot :).
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Indeed they can. Happy travels 🙂
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Thanks for following and liking my blog! I am now following yours, it’s great!
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From one barefooter to another..why wear shoes…well gonna have to soon as back to Uk for a wedding..mmm..I digress..love your post and the detail makes me feel as though I am there….So glad I joined blogging 101 as have read so many amazing blogs that I probably wouldn’t have..yours included. Great blog.
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Ooh. Yeah thats probably a shoes event. Or at least sandals. I totally feel the same. Im excited to be here to meet so many great storytellers!
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I can’t believe you brought the up painting with you to Japan!
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Of course we did. Will be taking that all over the world
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Of course we did! We’ll be taking that all over the planet!
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