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Oh, The Places We’ll Go: A Travel-Fund DIY

February 1, 2012 By radmegan 26 Comments

I know it’s not really that cool to talk about money publicly, but I have no problem telling you that I’m not rich. I’m not even in the neighborhood of “comfortable”. Anything I have, I worked my butt off to get. And since I’m also not great at saving my money unless there’s a goal that I can see, I decided I needed to invent a piggie bank that would help me save up for something that’s very important to me: travel.

I might not have the latest clothes, or fully functioning electronics, but I have a brain full of memories from my travels all over the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Bahamas, England, The Netherlands, France, The Czech Republic, Italy, Germany, Austria, Norway, New Zealand and Australia. What my travels have taught me, is that I need to see more. There are so many places to go, people to meet, and lessons to learn. When I am traveling, I feel alive. 
But darn it. Travel can be expensive. 
So to be able to afford another vacation, I decided I needed to keep my eye on the prize. And what better way to see the world, than by saving your dollars IN a globe. I converted one of my globes when I got home from last summer’s travels, and the bank has worked so well for me, I wanted to share it with you here.

First, you need to start with a metal ruler, an X-ACTO knife or utility blade, a roll of clear tape and a paper, or cardboard globe. My method of conversion will not work for glass or metal globes. Begin by identifying the seam in your globe, (typically running along one of the longitudinal lines somewhere in the Pacific Ocean of your globe) and choose any other longitudinal line as your starting point. (Cutting along the seam could weaken the overall integrity of the globe.)

Next, take your ruler, and place it along one of the latitudinal lines of the globe, and gently score it with your blade. Continue scoring until you break through the cardboard. 
Gently slice three sides of one of your globes grid squares. 
 
Fold a 2-inch piece of tape halfway over itself, and then place it, sticky side down, directly onto the inside of the “door panel” you just created.
This will act as your very discreet pull-tab when you want to stuff your globe full of loot!
And when the door is closed, it is hardly visible at all!

Unless you are forgetful about closing the door on your new travel piggie bank!

Loose change will fit into the globe just as well as bills, however, stuffing your globe with coins will make it more obvious that it has been converted if someone gives your globe a spin! Also, tucking away bills will help you reach your travel goals a LOT quicker than saving coins. 

Place your globe somewhere that you will see it every day, so that you have a constant reminder to hold onto your dollars! 

And when you are ready to buy your plane ticket, you can EASILY remove all of the money you saved in your globe with the aid of a bent wire coat hanger! No need to smash this piggie bank to retrieve your funds- it can be used over and over again. 







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  1. Vivian Leigh says

    February 1, 2012 at 11:50 am

    I LOVE your photos and what a great idea! Where did you travel in NZ? I lived and travelled there for a year. Fun times.

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  2. radmegan says

    February 1, 2012 at 11:56 am

    Thanks Vivian! I love love love New Zealand! I wish I could live there!! I went all over the north island a few years ago! I would LOVE to visit the south Island! Where did you live/travel? Here are my pix from the trip! http://www.flickr.com/photos/radmegan/sets/72157603940570141/

    xoxo
    Megan

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  3. Vivian Leigh says

    February 1, 2012 at 12:31 pm

    I went over in 2008 and came back in 2010! I lived in Queenstown on the South Island and Wellington on the North. I was lucky enough to have been able to do road trips around BOTH islands. Thanks for the pics, Megan!

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  4. radmegan says

    February 1, 2012 at 4:39 pm

    WOW! That’s an awesome trip! How fun that you got to see so much of the islands! The people of NZ were just so nice it was intoxicating! I hope that any of the friends you made in Queenstown faired ok in that horrible earthquake last year! What a tragedy.

    Are you planning any upcoming travels? (With the savings from your DIY travel piggie bank- haha)

    Thanks for sharing!

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  5. Blakenetizen says

    February 1, 2012 at 9:47 pm

    Thats an AWESOME Idea!

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  6. radmegan says

    February 1, 2012 at 9:56 pm

    Thank you!! :)

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  7. Amy O'H. says

    February 2, 2012 at 4:17 am

    So clever! Great idea!

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  8. Vivian Leigh says

    February 2, 2012 at 5:31 am

    Yes indeed! This summer we’re headed over to Denmark and parts of France to visit family and friends I made when living in New Zealand. YAY!

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  9. carolinesrad says

    February 2, 2012 at 7:34 am

    I love this Megan – I pinned it and called it “globe-y bank”. Super cool idea!

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  10. Bee And San says

    February 3, 2012 at 2:13 am

    Really Cute Idea!!

    beesandsans.blogspot.com

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  11. Florence Tour says

    February 3, 2012 at 6:52 pm

    this post is great for that presents nice idea.

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  12. ktorama says

    February 5, 2012 at 7:03 pm

    Dear Rad Megan-This is a brilliant idea! Thanks, K.T.

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  13. wendyvee says

    February 6, 2012 at 4:25 pm

    Very cool idea!

    BTW, I LOVE the elephant on your shelf! Does he have a story?

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  14. Katie says

    February 6, 2012 at 6:58 pm

    This is pure genius! I too feel alive when I’m traveling. I absolutely LOVE this idea. I don’t have all the designer duds that my other family members have–drive an old (paid off car) and sacrifice the little things in life just so I can travel a few times each year. I have the experience and culture that no one else in my family has and I’m proud to say that no one can take that away from me! I LOVE this idea!!! Yippe for saving for travel fund!

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  15. Flights to Accra says

    February 10, 2012 at 4:44 am

    Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not.

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  16. Julia Anderson says

    February 11, 2012 at 5:21 am

    Travel’ is the name of a modern disease which became rampant in themid-fifties and is still spreading. The disease – its scientific name is travelitis furiosus – is carried by a germ called prosperity. Flights to New York

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  17. Sarah says

    February 15, 2012 at 3:46 pm

    Very cool idea! =) I don’t know you, but my husband is from NZ- you can come and stay with us when we move back to the South Island someday. =)

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  18. Carole says

    February 29, 2012 at 10:38 pm

    Great post. You might be interested in the ten best places I have visited in New Zealand http://caroleschatter.blogspot.co.nz/2012/01/top-ten-places-i-have-visited-in-new.html

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  19. Molly says

    March 15, 2012 at 10:17 am

    This is such an awesome idea! I have to say, making things that follow your trends of aspiration can be motivating and very inspiring. Like every time you look at that globe, you’ll be reminded of how badly you want to go to the places you’ve planned, therefore, keeping you on track with savings and things like that. Awesome post, thanks so much for sharing!

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  20. Laurenann says

    June 6, 2012 at 1:18 pm

    This is so creative! I love it! My fiance is currently digging through the closet for the X-acto knife and our globe will soon be getting a make-over as our extra honeymoon fund. My only question is whether the cardboard hinging part of the door has held up since last summer? I feel like it could weaken and tear off over time, but I’m not sure how sturdy the cardboard of a globe is. Thanks so much for the idea!

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  21. Shantha says

    March 22, 2014 at 2:53 pm

    Hi! Super cute idea, I’m thinking of trying it out. However, before I start, I just wanted to ask one question; how do you get it out with a wire hanger? I tried figuring it out myself, but I can’t see how.

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  22. Helen M says

    March 19, 2015 at 7:56 pm

    globe is wonderful idea … thanks do much for sharing …

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    April 11, 2016 at 8:54 pm

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