Today we are chatting with Sonia (@careyontravels) a seasoned traveler and speaker at the October virtual summit. Sonia shares her extensive travel experiences, focusing on trip planning and budgeting. She talks about the importance of budgeting for travel, the need for flexibility in planning, and the significance of understanding major expenses and daily budgeting. Sonia also discusses travel insurance, hidden costs in car rentals, and lessons learned from her travel experiences, providing valuable insights for travelers of all kinds. In this episode, you will learn: Planning should start with determining the destination and budget. Flexibility in planning allows for better experiences. Leave a buffer in your budget for unexpected expenses. Travel insurance is crucial, especially for pre-existing conditions. Car rentals can have hidden fees and conditions to be aware of. Understanding major expenses helps in effective budgeting. Daily expenses can be planned later in the process. Researching rental conditions can prevent surprises....and more! You can find Sonia here! https://www.instagram.com/careyontravels You can get your VIP ticket Goodybag for the October Bougie in a Backpack Virtual Travel Summit here , where you can check our Sonia's session! https://bougieinabackpack.thrivecart.com/bougie-vip-goody-bag-oct24/ You can sign up for our FREE January Summit here! https://bougieinabackpack.thrivecart.com/bougie-jan-2025-free-summit/ You can find our FREE Travel Beginner's Blueprint Here : dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/457913/90732056966858389/share Want to submit a question or comment to our Bougie Mailbag? You can do so here: forms.gle/Hb3iAbCfsK5BWnii8 Be sure to join our facebook community: facebook.com/groups/bougieinabackpack Find us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bougieinabackpack/ https://www.instagram.com/travelmackenzie https://www.instagram.com/pennywisetraveler