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Travel Story: Living in Hotels Full-Time on a Weekly Budget of $500 with Ashley McCurdy

49m · Travel Possibilities · 28 Jun 04:00

My guest this week is Ashley McCurdy. 

After losing her job, she got rid of my apartment in Los Angeles to travel the world and live in hotels (usually Marriott) full-time and vlog about her experiences on her YouTube channel.

In 2020, she stayed 103 nights at Marriott properties for $4356, a $42 nightly average which included properties like the Ritz Carlton in Cancun & W in Midtown Atlanta.

She is passionate about teaching others how affordable travel can be while sharing her experiences as she continues to travel, eat, explore, and live in hotels full-time for $500 per week.

Want to learn more about Ashley?

Ashley's Instagram

Ashley's Website

Ashley's YouTube Channel

Ashley on Clubhouse

If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Ashley (@insearchoftraveler) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. 

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