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Backpacking Europe: Should You Get a Eurail Pass?
A Eurail Pass is something that many backpackers use in order to travel through Europe cheaply by train. When planning your trip, it can get confusing understanding all of the different passes and figuring out which one you should get, if any. Here are some tips to figuring out if you should get a railpass for…Read more...
How to Explore Your Own City as a Tourist
People, even travelers, often take for granted the city that they live in. When studying abroad in Sydney, Australia, I went sightseeing and made sure to have unique experiences everyday. My roommates and I even decided not to get a TV because we were afraid it would keep us from exploring. When talking to locals,…Read more...
24 Hours in Sevilla, Spain
Sevilla, Spain, is an exciting place to explore either solo or with a group. While there are many sites to see, the streets are not terribly winding and confusing and you will be able to wander aimlessly, finding shops, tapas restaurants, parks, castles, and more. Bring a map and a card with your hostel’s information…Read more...
A Picnic Turned Hostile in Rome, Italy
Picnicking. Is there any better way to meet people when backpacking through Europe? My friend Lindsay and I loved buying random items at the market; cheeses, meats, crackers, fruits, wine, and then heading over to one of the piazzas or parks to mingle and people watch. Tonight was the perfect night in Florence, Italy. Not too…Read more...
Biking and Rafting in Yangshuo, China
Yangshuo, China, is a great place to visit if you want to get out of the big cities and experience some outdoor beauty while still feeling like you’re near civilization. While this is a big tourist destination (I stayed on what is known as “West Street” because so many Westerners go there), its smaller town…Read more...
Drums, Dancing & Palm Wine In Kokrobite, Ghana
For those traveling in Ghana, Africa, who want to get out of the big, noisy capital city of Accra, Kokrobite is a beach paradise located less than an hour away. The village is easily accessible by tro-tro from Tema Station, Kaneshie Market, or anywhere else you see people hailing a car. Kokrobite can provide both a perfect day trip or…Read more...
Backpacking Europe: Route Planning & Train Schedules
Planning a Backpacking Route Through Europe I remember when I was planning my solo backpacking adventure through Europe the most difficult thing for me to figure out before-hand was the train schedule, especially when I wanted to check to see if particular sections of my route were doable or if I would reach a particular…Read more...
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