Rich in Experience: Adam Salzman on How to Build Your Gap Year Budgeting Skills

In Episode 2 of Season 10, I sit down with Adam Salzman, founder of AdventureEXP and author of The Suitcase of Life, for a practical conversation about personal finance on a gap year. We unpack why budgeting is really a “priorities list,” how students can build financial confidence through real-world decisions, and how destination work experiences can help young adults earn money while they travel. Adam shares mindset shifts, tools, and systems that make budgeting less intimidating, plus advice for parents who want to support learning without rescuing every mistake. Resources and Links Mentioned: AdventureEXP: adventureexp.com Numbeo: cost-of-living comparisons (numbeo.com) Rome2rio: route planning (rome2rio.com) Nomadic Matt: country budget guides (nomadicmatt.com) Adam’s book: The Suitcase of Life: A Field Guide for Young Travelers, Thinkers and Doers Figuring It Out as They Go Connect with Us: Listen to Gap Year Radio wherever you get your podcasts More episodes and info: gapyearradiopodcast.com Share and follow along: #explorethegapyear