How can we afford to do all this traveling? We are very economical. Usually, we stay in hostels. Generally not in the dorm rooms but in private rooms, but we save a lot of money this way. Now, it's time to mention one disappointing thing: Aer Lingus lost our luggage. It was eventually delivered to us, but it certainly set a dreary tone at the start of the trip which I was resolutely determined to overcome.