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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We’re another family making a bit under $2K but tend to drive old cars, no Starbucks, don’t eat out much, etc.  Most of our family travel is driving a few hundred miles and staying with family. And we do a lot of cheap trips.

For example, our beach trip most years is camping at Assateague for a couple of nights, while eating sandwiches and hot dogs cooked over the fire.  We once did a 5 day trip to Toronto, Niagara Falls & surrounding areas for less than $1,500 for 4 people including everything down to snacks and parking cost. We take the train to NYC at a non-peak time, booking hotel & train tickets months ahead, which saves a lot of money.

That said, every few years we do a bigger trip (out west or overseas). But we still do it on a budget as much as possible.

Most people who aren’t living in poverty/are financially stable could afford to travel a little, even if it’s camping or one night in a cheap hotel, if they prioritize it. The choices aren’t spend $15K for two weeks in Europe, or stay home. [/quote]

This is the way. In the DC area there are so many cheap destinations that just take the tiniest bit of planning (like cheap train to NYC). Plus with kids, they will have just as much fun camping as in Europe. [/quote]

Probably more fun than Europe for many kids. I remember a trip to Italy when I was a kid. In retrospect I was lucky to go, but it didn't seem so at the time. I remember being taken to many museums were there were painting after painting of the crucifixion. I remember thinking that if I see one more painting of the crucifixion I might volunteer to be nailed up there myself. 
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