Knowing that I will not be able to travel overseas in the next two years or so is rather depressing. So, I tried to look for some consolation in my photo albums. This led me to the question of how much these travels had cost me, which led me delving into my personal financial records.

The years in which D and I have crossed the oceans and continents were 2017, 2013, 2011, and 2010. I moved to Belgium in 2008. The annual expenditures of these years were completely off the charts. And most of the time, we did not even have to stay in hotels?! That can only mean that plane tickets are outrageously expensive!

International travels can cost me anything from €3000 to €6000 per year, where a big chunk of it goes to buying lousy economy class plane tickets. And do not get me started on all the planning, organizing and preparations! Nevertheless, the weeks of unique experiences, family, friends and memories do made up for the high price I have to pay for international travels. Still worth it…