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Notes On Sightseeing vs. Experiencing When Traveling

“One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” – Henry Miller I always think it’s interesting when I book trips with friends or family and they immediately go out and purchase guidebooks and make a pre-planned itinerary of activities for us. Those who read my blog know I’m an avid…Read more...
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Solo Traveler’s Guide To Australia

By Leah Rise. This guide to solo travel in Australia contains affiliate links to trusted partners! Australia is known for many things – laid-back beach bums, Vegemite, baby wombats, Russell Crowe and so much more. Mostly people come to see the stunning natural beauty of Uluru, the outback, pristine white sand beaches and of course,…Read more...

My Humorously Painful Story Of Obtaining A Visa In La Paz, Bolivia

I decided to write about my experience trying to obtain a visa in La Paz, because I know it is something many U.S. citizens traveling to Bolivia are curious about, as we technically need to obtain a visa to enter and leave the country. You don’t need to get the visa — which costs $135…Read more...
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How To Hostel When You’re Past “That Stage”

Hostels have a reputation for attracting budget backpackers on gap year looking to have one last hoorah before heading into “the real world.” While I’d argue each hostel has its own unique personality, I understand what my late 20s-30s friends mean when they say they feel too old for the hostel scene. There are many…Read more...

Travel Hacking: How To Travel With Just A Backpack

One question I often get asked is how I can possibly fit all my necessities for three months of traveling into just a backpack. The truth is it isn’t that difficult, as long as you know a few travel tips. 

Choose The Right Backpack Choosing a backpack for the first time can be daunting. Should…Read more...

The Essential Solo Traveler’s Survival Guide

Traveling solo is an experience everyone should have at least once. That being said, to those who have never done it, traveling alone can seem scary. I’m here to tell you once you take that first step to beginning your solo adventure, you’ll be giving yourself a life-changing experience that will allow you to strengthen…Read more...
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Smarter Travel: Tips For Packing Like A Pro

For those who love to travel but hate to pack, this post is for you. With a few simple packing tips, gathering your belongings for a trip won’t seem so daunting. In fact, you’ll be packing like a pro. Learn The Art Of Traveling With A Carry-On True packing pros don’t check a bag. Not…Read more...
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