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I’m Not Lost: How Travel Helped Me Find Myself

“Not all those who wander are lost” – J.R.R. Tolkien Being 27, unmarried with no kids, and working from home as a blogger traveling solo all over the world, people tend to size me up as someone who hasn’t yet found herself. “She’ll settle down eventually.” “She just needs to figure herself out.” “Don’t worry,…Read more...
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How To Plan And Save For An Epic Adventure

As someone who has taken many long-term trips, I’m often asked how I go about planning and saving for such an adventure. While I’m the type of traveler who typically enjoys planning a trip without planning, there are some facets of the trip that should always be planned out. Decide Where You Want To Go…Read more...
inca trail

Notes On Making Long-Lasting Travel Friendships

“Excuse me, where are you staying?! I’m looking for somewhere to sleep.” I turned around to find a young man about my age, 21 at the time, standing there with a giant backpack on. We were at a money exchange in Munich, and his shaggy appearance, the bags under his wide eyes and his quick…Read more...
el chalten

Why You Should Choose A Destination You’ve Never Heard Of

There are a number of travel tips that are widely talked about, like eating street food and staying in hostels to save money, using CouchSurfing to meet locals, and opting for local restaurants over venues with English-speaking menus for a more budget-friendly and culturally immersive experience. One tip I feel is important but isn’t discussed…Read more...
the open road

How To Plan A Trip Without Making Plans

After reading a title like that, you’re probably wondering how such an oxymoron could be possible. If you’ve never traveled without a plan before, it is one of the greatest ways to take a vacation; however, even when going on a trip without an itinerary, there is still a bit of pre-departure research that is…Read more...
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THE NEW STRATEGY FOR PROFITABLE TRAVEL BLOGGING

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