there's a fella that has funded his around the world bicycle trip using balloon sculpture to both break cultural barriers, make friends and a little money.

get a manual balloon pump and learn to operate it theatrically, you'll do fine!

I also met a couple from South America in a 1920's town car, driving the entire Pan Am and up to Alaska. They were partially funding their trip by selling a self published story about the dreams to travel, their adventures with the car, and believing in making things happen.

a lot of these types of extended, extreme low budget trips do go on faith and reliance.

Not necessarily on the handouts of others, but on the guidance and assistance and offers from others to lead you thru.

Pan your prospects. And, Wash those dishes!