YOUR COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCE TO FUNDING EXTENDED TRAVEL

The Travel Abundance Accelerator

Build the money plan for a travel reset, career break, or full-time travel life that feels secure, comfortable, and sustainable.

Step 4 of The Travel Freedom Formula

Whether you want to travel for three months, one year, or indefinitely, the Travel Abundance Accelerator helps you understand your numbers, protect your future, and make extended travel feel possible without constant financial anxiety.

This isn’t about guessing what you can afford.
And it’s not about forcing yourself into budget travel that feels miserable.

This is about creating a travel life, or travel break, that gives you freedom without making you feel financially reckless.

You Don't Have To Be Rich To Build A Travel Reset or A Life Of Travel

You’re established. Intelligent. Financially responsible.

You’ve spent years building stability;  a career, savings, assets, and a sense of adulthood you don’t want to abandon just to travel.

But something has shifted.

You don’t want rushed vacations anymore.
You want time. Depth. Flexibility.

Maybe you want a few months away. Maybe you want a year.
Maybe you’re wondering if full-time travel could become your next chapter.

Either way, you want to travel well, not cheaply, and not at the expense of your future.

And yet, one question still lingers:

“How do I afford extended travel without running out of money, sacrificing comfort, or putting my future at risk?”

The Real Problem Isn't Desire, It's Sustainability

You may already know how to budget, save, plan a trip, and find deals. That’s not the hard part. What’s harder is answering questions like:

How do I afford a travel reset without draining my savings?

How much do I really need for three months, six months, a year, or longer?

How do I plan for rising costs, healthcare, emergencies, and the unexpected?

How do I enjoy comfort without overspending?

How do I make financial decisions that still make sense after the trip ends, or five years from now if I keep going?

Without a clear financial framework, even capable people stay stuck because they don’t want to get this wrong. And they shouldn’t.

That’s exactly what this program helps you do: create a money plan for extended travel that feels grounded, flexible, and sustainable.

Introducing: The Travel Abundance Accelerator 

The Travel Abundance Accelerator is a structured, experience-based program that helps you create the money plan behind your travel reset, career break, sabbatical, or full-time travel life.

It’s designed for people who want to:

travel for an extended period without constant financial stress

understand what their version of travel will realistically cost

maintain comfort, stability, and quality of life

adapt as circumstances, prices, health needs, or plans change

feel secure and prepared

This isn’t about extremes. It’s not about backpacking if you hate backpacking. It’s not about luxury travel if that’s not your reality. It’s about choice, resilience, flexibility, and peace of mind.

Whether you’re planning a few months away to reset your life, or building a long-term travel lifestyle, this program helps you make the money side feel less mysterious, less emotional, and much more manageable.

What You'll Gain From This Program

This isn’t just theory. It’s strategy meets structure, so you can stop wondering whether extended travel is financially possible and start seeing what your version could actually look like.

Inside the Travel Abundance Accelerator, you’ll learn how to:

Strengthen your financial foundation for long-term travel

So you’re not just planning the next trip, but preparing for a travel reset, career break, sabbatical, or full-time travel life with more confidence.

Plan for sustainability, not best-case scenarios

Including rising costs, healthcare, emergencies, slower travel periods, re-entry costs, and the life changes that don’t politely ask your permission first.

Reduce ongoing travel costs without sacrificing comfort

So you can travel well without assuming you have to live like a backpacker, chase every deal, or turn “budget travel” into a nail-biting existence.

Think clearly about income, assets, and flexibility

Whether you plan to use savings, work remotely, earn seasonally, pause work completely, or create a longer-term income plan.

Build a version of abundance that prioritizes security and choice

Not excess, hustle, or constant optimization. Just the ability to make travel decisions from clarity instead of fear.

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She really made me think about how & why I spent and saved my money now so that it would help me on the road later in my travels.

I signed up because I want to better understand how to have money coming in while I am traveling. Heather's presentations had easy to read visuals & easy to understand concepts.

She really made me think about how & why I spent and saved my money now so that it would help me on the road later in my travels. The action guides that she provided complimented her class. Having lifetime access means I can brush up on my money skills whenever I need to!

Melissa Hawthorne


Program Overview

Module 1 - Strengthening Your Financial Base

Clarify priorities, optimize spending, and reinforce your runway.

Module 2 - Saving While You Travel

Learn how long-term travelers actually manage expenses sustainably.

Module 3 - Working While You Travel (If You Choose To)

Explore realistic income options without pressure or burnout.

Module 4 - Sustaining Full-Time Travel Long-Term

Prepare for changes, transitions, and the long game.

Advanced & Bonus Modules

Cover topics like rising costs, luxury on a budget, and overlooked savings strategies — designed specifically for mid-career travelers.

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What Makes This Program Different

You don’t need more inspiration.
You need experienced guidance and a complete framework.

This program is built for:


Mid-career professionals,

not 20-something backpackers

People who value comfort, stability, and foresight


Travelers who want depth and longevity, 

not extremes.

Meet Your Guide - Heather Markel

After 25 years in corporate, Heather knew she needed more than another vacation. She needed space. Perspective. A real reset.

In 2018, she took a planned career break to travel, expecting it to be a pause from her old life. Instead, it became the beginning of a full-time travel lifestyle that has so far taken her across 45+ countries and 6 continents.

But this wasn’t a reckless leap.

Heather learned how to make long-term travel work in a way that protected her comfort, her financial security, and her future. She learned what to plan for, what to watch out for, where money gets wasted, and how to make travel feel sustainable instead of stressful.

The Travel Abundance Accelerator distills the systems, decisions, and frameworks she has used to fund and sustain extended travel, so you can create a travel reset, career break, sabbatical, or full-time travel life with more clarity and confidence.

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Is This Program Right For You?

This program is a strong fit if:

You want to travel long-term for a career break, sabbatical, or even full-time
You care about comfort, security, and sustainability.
You want clarity instead of constant financial worry.
You’re done piecing together free advice.

This program is not about:

rushing into travel.
quitting your job without a plan.
extreme frugality or hustle culture.

You'll Be Confident You Can Afford Long Term Travel.

Your Investment: $177

(Or 2 payments of $97)

Total value of program + bonuses: $7,600

What's Included:

The full Travel Abundance Accelerator training system. ($2,000 value)
Lifetime access to all modules + future updates (at no additional fee!)
Special discount on a private, live Q&A call with Heather. ($1,400 value)
Custom expense-tracking spreadsheet (priceless!)
Private client portal for training and materials 

Bonuses

Advanced travel savings module ($500 value)
How To Navigate  Rising Travel Costs bonus module ($900 value)
Affording Luxury On A Budget module ($500 value)
Money mindset and preparation training
($500 value)
Budget builder challenge and action guides 
($800 value)
Full-time travel resource library, with all future updates included ($1,000 value)

10% of all proceeds go to Evertreen.

You Can Start Learning These Strategies Immediately!

Still Wondering If It's Right For You?

You don’t have to commit to a life of endless travel.

You just need a plan that allows you to choose how, when, and where you go, with financial confidence and clarity.

Whether you're preparing for:

A 6-month sabbatical
A mid-career or midlife reinvention
A flexible remote lifestyle
Or early semi-retirement abroad

The Travel Abundance Accelerator gives you the tools, frameworks, and support to make it real, without sacrificing security or your standards.

Questions? We've Got You Covered

Is this only for full-time travelers?
No. The tools work whether you’re traveling full-time, part-time, or seasonally.
Can’t I just research this on my own?
You won't find some of this content anywhere else, and it saves you hundreds of hours of trial and error, frustration, and gives you a proven system built from real experience.
Will this work if I’m not American?
Yes! The principles and strategies apply globally, though you may want to check country-specific details as needed.
Is it too late to start this at 45 or 60?
Absolutely not. Many of my students are making this shift because they want more from life in the second half. It’s never too late to rewrite your story.

Scroll down to the FAQ section for even more commonly asked questions!

Affording A Travel Reset Or Long Term Travel Has Never Been Easier!

Here's What Some Of Our Past Students Had To Say:

If you're serious about packing up and becoming a digital nomad...You'll be blown away -- and then gone away -- in no time

I signed up for the Travel Abundance Accelerator because I was hoping to get clarity around how much money I would need before I take off, and also how to go about saving and earning money while traveling. Well, Heather delivered that and so much more!...

Lori Carey


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I signed up for the Travel Abundance Accelerator because I was hoping to get clarity around how much money I would need before I take off, and also how to go about saving and earning money while traveling. Well, Heather delivered that and so much more!

It would have taken me hours, days, months to do the research to find all the information Heather gave us, and still I wouldn't have had the real-life experience that she brings in this course.

Heather showed up with an organized, thorough program that was jam-packed with ideas and tips I had never even thought about. It was quite the bang for my buck.

She opened my mind to so many possibilities, so many ways to make my dream of travel become a reality. She even gave me coaching around my business that has helped me make more money, and also ideas on how I can take my business "on the road."

Heather has a direct, warm way of delivering a massive amount of information. There is no fluff, just the good stuff. She will not waste your time. If you are serious about packing up and becoming a nomad, I highly recommend Travel Abundance Accelerator. You'll be blown away -- and then gone away -- in no time.

I feel that all my questions on every aspect of affording full-time travel have been answered

I was looking for details on how to make my dream of full-time travel a reality. I wanted to benefit from someone else's experience with all aspects of full-time travel, instead of having to learn everything on my own the "hard way."...

Susan S.


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I was looking for details on how to make my dream of full-time travel a reality. I wanted to benefit from someone else's experience with all aspects of full-time travel, instead of having to learn everything on my own the "hard way."

I purchased the Travel Abundance Accelerator because of Heather's extensive knowledge and personal experience with worldwide travel as a full-time nomad. Heather's passion for and commitment to this lifestyle and sharing it with others shines through. I don’t know of anyone else doing what she is doing, so it was a no-brainer for me.

Now that I’ve completed the program, I feel that all my questions on every aspect of affording full-time travel have been answered, plus I've gained knowledge about topics and issues I didn't know enough to even ask about. With her depth of experience, Heather has anticipated everything a full-time traveler would need to know and laid this out in easy to follow guides and tools. The program is appropriate for all full-time travelers, regardless of budget or destination.

Heather's level of motivation and caring in sharing her knowledge and experience with others exceeded my expectations. It's like having your own personal cheerleader behind you as you take each step. You get support for your goals and reassurance that you're not crazy for wanting to pursue this lifestyle.😊 The program isn't stagnant. Heather continues to keep the material up-to-date and relevant as travel trends change and evolve.

I highly recommend this course if you are at all serious about living your passion of travel or just want to learn how to afford different lifestyle possibilities.

I’m on my way to selling everything and actually hitting the road now and wanted to learn how to enjoy the journey and decrease my costs....

Kim Ingram


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I signed up for the Travel Abundance Accelerator for many reasons. I live in my tiny RV full time on my own land and travel short distances from time to time. I’m on my way to selling everything and actually hitting the road now and wanted to learn how to enjoy the journey and decrease my costs.

I knew that Heather had been on this journey herself for a while now and would know how to guide me along the way.

The teachings were full of great tips and information and Heather makes time to answer each of our questions and made the trainings available in categories that I could go back to if I forgot anything. This part was very valuable to me! I highly recommend this course if you are at all serious about living your passion of travel or just want to learn how to afford different lifestyle possibilities.

She has given me the tools and knowledge to move forward with confidence!

I thoroughly enjoyed Heather's comprehensive Accelerator and learned so much....

Karen G.


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I thoroughly enjoyed Heather's comprehensive Accelerator and learned so much.

Heather provided a lot of helpful details that will be invaluable during my travels. She explained the information in a very understandable way and worked through the material step-by-step in her videos. She even provided additional updates in a bonus video which added to my knowledge base and was much appreciated.

As a result of this program, I feel so much more self-assured as I plan for my full-time travel lifestyle. She has given me the tools and knowledge to move forward with confidence!

Great work, Heather!

I feel mentally and emotionally much better "equipped" and less doubting.

Luisa Kostrzewa


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Great work, Heather! Your experience and passion is so visible and so valuable - thank you for sharing it with the world! You show that it's possible to fulfil the dreams - not always easy, yet feasible. While working with your course, I feel mentally and emotionally much better "equipped" and less doubting. I'm on my way 🙂

A Little Reminder About These Amazing Bonuses! -->

Advanced Strategies Module Makes This The Course That Pays For Itself

Starting today, you can learn less well-known strategies such as...

A great way to save on accommodations, and I'm not talking about loyalty points!
How to save almost 50% on your Trusted Housesitting membership, EVERY year (nope, this isn't with the referral code from a friend)
Surprising truths about saving on food costs
Tricks to save on your travel costs
Creative ways to save on tours and tourist sites

This is the module for anyone that thinks they know all the tips and tricks - I thought I did for my first few years of travel! I'm humbled to say, there are many strategies I didn't know.

This module, alone, will help you save so much money, you'll more than pay off the price of this entire course!

AND, Another Module Helps You Afford Luxury Travel On A Budget

Because, if you're a little older, you may not want to travel as a backpacker. BUT, if you're traveling on a budget, how can you afford luxury travel? This module is made for you! You'll learn easy-to-follow strategies to travel in style.

AND, Still More! New Module Added - How To Afford Full-Time Travel With Rising Prices!

Wondering how this lifestyle is possible when eggs cost $15/dozen?! I just added a new module full of strategies and mindset shifts to handle this with confidence!

Possibly the greatest full-time travel eBook ever - INCLUDED!

Choosing where to go, when you can go anywhere, is overwhelming! Included in your purchase is the eBook that breaks down all the ways you can choose your next, and best, destination!

Get access to Travel Abundance Accelerator Now!

The value of this program is $7,600, but you can get it for only $177! That's like paying peanuts for a seat in first class for a long-haul international flight! Grab it before the price increases.

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Travel Abundance Accelerator

Here's a reminder of what you get:

Entire Travel Abundance Accelerator training which will change how you relate to money ($2,000 value)
Advanced Money Saving Strategies. ($500 value)
Luxury Travel On A Budget. ($500 value)
Bonus training on Mindset you need for full-time travel ($500 value)
Bonus training on Affording Full-Time Travel With Rising Prices ($900 value)
Money tracking spreadsheet. (priceless!)
Private client portal to access all recordings and training information. ($200 value)
Access to entire Build Your Budget Challenge training program. ($800 value)
Discount on a live session with Heather, including Q&A. ($1,400 value)
Full-time travel resource library, including all future guides at no extra charge. ($1,000 value)

Only $495 $177 for a limited time!

(with one time payment option)

Before You Enroll: The Travel Abundance Accelerator is designed for people who already understand their financial baseline and are thinking about long-term sustainability.

If you’re still unsure how much travel costs or when you could realistically begin, the Freedom Funding Blueprint may be a better starting point.

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Got A Question? FAQ's Are Here

What if I’m not sure whether I want a travel reset, part-time travel, or full-time travel?

This program is designed for people who know they want more travel, more freedom, and more flexibility, even if they don’t yet know what shape that will take.

You might be planning a 3-month travel reset, a 6-month career break, a sabbatical, seasonal travel, part-time travel, or a full-time travel lifestyle. You don’t need to have the final answer before you begin.

In fact, understanding the money side often helps you make that decision.

Inside the Travel Abundance Accelerator, you’ll learn how to look at your numbers, estimate your travel costs, think through savings and income options, and create a plan that supports your comfort, security, and future.

The goal isn’t to force you into full-time travel.

The goal is to help you see what’s possible, what’s realistic, and what version of travel makes sense for your life.

Is this program only for Americans?

Absolutely not! While some strategies are more relevant to certain geographies, the bulk of the strategies discussed in Money For Travel Bootcamp work for any nationality. It's more about how to maximize on saving money, and anyone can put the tips into action!

How is this any different than all the free blogs and videos I can watch on this topic or using AI to research?

Free blogs and youtube videos explain some of the many ways you can earn money to travel full-time. They’ll help you with travel hacks, most of which you probably already know.

What they don’t do is explain all the other ways to afford the travel. Because it’s not enough to figure out an income, or knowing a few well-known travel hacks, you need to know some of the lesser known ways to save money, and a lot more about saving money, both before you go, and while you travel. You need to understand the different travel buckets for your money, and you need to know how to not only stay on track with your budget, but also, how to modify things if your budget changes.

AI is also great for giving you a laundry list of strategies, but none of these free tools helps you IMPLEMENT the information.

This course helps you understand and implement the included strategies, and is regularly updated.  

I've been traveling full time for a while, will I benefit from this program? 

While you no doubt know a lot about how to afford full time travel, if you're running out of money and wondering what else you can do to prolong your travels, you are likely to learn some great tips.

How is the Travel Abundance Accelerator different from the Freedom Funding Blueprint or Aligned Income Activation?

Each program serves a different purpose.

Freedom Funding Blueprint helps you understand what travel realistically costs and whether it’s financially possible for you.

Aligned Income Activation helps you decide if you need income while traveling and what kind fits your life.

Travel Abundance Accelerator focuses on long-term sustainability; traveling comfortably, adapting over time, and feeling financially secure.

If you’re still figuring out whether you can afford travel, start earlier in the Academy.
If you’re committed to travel and want to do it well over the long term, this program is designed for you.

What is the refund policy?

You get immediate access to all the materials and all the bonus content. If you don't feel it's of value, please feel free to request a refund within 7 days of purchase by emailing Heather. 

How long do I keep my access to the program?

Provided you don't cancel in the first 7 days, you have lifetime access to the program!

I have another question not listed here. What should I do?

Send an email to Heather at heather @ heathermarkel.com. She'd be happy to answer your questions!

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