From savings to suitcases : Strengthening love through travel and finance

From savings to suitcases : Strengthening love through travel and finance 

 1. Monthly Financial Discussions

Money is one of those topics many couples avoid, but talking about it regularly has brought us closer. Once a month, we sit down and go through our finances together. We talk about bills, savings, and even our travel budget. This practice has helped us stay honest, avoid misunderstandings, and most importantly reminded us that we are partners working toward the same goals.

We keep a notebook to track all our finances and travel plans,and we use a card for most travel transactions so it’s easier to keep records.

2. Planning Travel Together

Travel requires decisions on where to go, how much to spend, and what to prioritize. Instead of one person deciding, we both take part in the process. It teaches us how to compromise, respect each other’s preferences, and find joy in shared decisions. Every trip feels special because we know we planned it together, from the budget to the little details.I used to do most of the planning but now we share the workload.

3. Building Shared Memories Instead of Just Buying Things

Financial planning is not about restricting ourselves. It is about choosing wisely. For us, that often means spending on experiences rather than just material things. Sometimes both,why not right ? But set your priorities.

Traveling gives us memories, laughter, and stories that last a lifetime. These shared experiences have become the foundation of our bond, much stronger than anything we could buy.

4. Setting Couple Goals

As much as we have individual dreams, we also create financial and travel goals as a couple. Sometimes it is saving for a big trip next year or generally our monthly savings. Having these goals keeps us motivated and makes every achievement feel like a joint victory. It is not just my win or his win. It is ours.

We have 2 different savings,one is our life savings and the other one is our holiday savings. We try not to use our life savings for anything except emergencies. Sometimes, we do borrow some money from our life savings for big transactions. But,we will make sure we pay back, discipline is the key. At least of you must be dicipline so the other person could feel motivated to make this work.

5. Having a Joint Savings Card

One of the best things we did was open a joint card specifically for savings. This is not for daily spending, but for bigger things we dream about such as vacations, home projects, or long term plans. It gives us a sense of accountability and excitement, knowing that every contribution is building toward something meaningful we will enjoy together.

6. Choose the right partner 

If you are not married, this is perhaps the most important advice I can give to young girls and boys out there. When I got married, I wasn’t 100% sure if my husband was ‘perfect’ for me. But what I knew was that he is a good man.

Over the years, I have come to appreciate not just his kindness, but his dedication. He works equally hard to make our life together smooth and happy, from planning our finances and making our travel experiences meaningful.He shows up consistently, puts in effort, and cares about my happiness as much as his own.Choosing the right partner is about finding someone to will walk beside you, not just in love, but in effort,respect and shared dreams.