Originally Posted by
Burton
Sounds like you had a good time!
It's not normally the 'no camping' thing that discourages most people from what is essentually credit-card-touring , it's the cost per day. Your travelling costs are pushing $100/day, mostly for food and lodging. That cost vs what it costs to stay home - is the reason many people simply don't travel. (and is also the reason the tourist industry is such big business).
Good points. I cycled in China for less than $300 a month in 2011. I went pretty cheap but at that price I rarely camped, instead staying at budget guesthouses most nights that cost from 2-5 dollars a night. Meals were around $0.50 - $1 at most basic restaurants which is where I primarily ate. I had at least 2 beers a night for that price as well so even at that low number there is plenty of room to go cheaper. I dont think I could afford a very long credit card tour in the USA and it is primarily in expensive western countries where camping becomes "Essential."