When it comes to independent travel, there’s much to do when planning your trip – flights, accommodations, transportation, attractions, etc. All of these pieces are necessary to be sure things go smoothly and you have a great time! There’s a second part of the trip that no one really talks about or prepares you for, […]
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Putting together your international itinerary is only the first step. Next comes the fun part, actually going on your trip! Over the years I’ve discovered some apps that make life on the road much easier. I want to share my favorites with you and I hope you’ll find them as useful as I do. Let’s […]
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Hey, friends! Since I’m asking you to let me help with your independent travel, I think it’s important to share some of my own travel stories with you. I want you to understand how I see the world and the kinds of experiences I focus on when planning trips! I’m currently traveling through London and […]
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Before you can start planning any type of travel, you have to answer the hardest question of all. Where do you want to go? If you’re anything like me, you have a long list of places calling you to explore! When I’m trying to decide where to go next, it’s usually a combination of three […]
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I’ve spent the majority of my time with you talking about how to travel, but I think it’s important for you to also know why I want to help you see the world. Independent travel is so gratifying, but it took a lot of learning and various travel experiences for me to really become an […]
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Figuring out how to plan for an international trip can feel a bit daunting, so let’s start at the beginning! Before you go buying plane tickets and booking rooms, you would probably like to have an idea of how much money you’re going to need to pull off this trip you’ve been dreaming about. Since […]
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Money-Saving Tips for Travel Planning your trip on a budget isn’t too difficult if you know what to look for in flights and accommodations. (Check out the flight courses here!) Saving money while you’re actually on the trip can be a bit trickier since there are so many exciting things to see and do! However, […]
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One of the questions I’m often asked is, “How do I find the really cool places and experiences that may not be in the guidebook?” If you’re somewhere brand new, this can take many different forms, from restaurants where the locals eat to small community markets and events. Here are my top ways to venture […]
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I’ve spent a lot of time talking about how to save on flights recently because they tend to take up a huge portion of the travel budget. Next on the list is finding affordable accommodations. Luckily, it’s not too difficult with the different kinds and booking tools available! Part of choosing the place that’s best […]
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It’s no secret, I love Europe. From the West Fjords of Iceland to the Black Sea coast of Romania. There’s a HUGE variety of amazing places to see and quite a range in affordability as well. Sometimes the whole continent gets lumped together as “unaffordable” because some countries and major cities can be pretty expensive […]
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