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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What I call DIY or Independent travel is exactly what it sounds like; travel you plan together and execute on your own. Traditionally, our choices for putting together complex travel plans consist of hiring a travel agent to do it or buying a guidebook, doing some internet research, and winging it. I’d like to see […]
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“How do I find good prices on international flights?” I get this question often when talking DIY travel with friends or clients. Now I want to share with you what I’ve learned over the years! I’ve even created a free e-course to get you started. (Click here to check it out) There are multiple ways […]
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Alright, it’s almost ready! I really want to teach you how to put together your own international trip without emptying your bank account. Thanks to your feedback, I’m starting with a course all about finding the best flight prices possible for your trips. Hopefully you’ll discover that travel is totally accessible and you don’t need […]
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Happy Memorial Weekend, friends! How many of you are getting out and seeing something new? You probably don’t even have to leave your neighborhood. Go try the coffee shop you’ve never visited or the restaurant you’ve been meaning to try! This is my challenge for you this weekend: go do something new or visit a […]
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I started keeping a travel journal in 2015 for my six week solo trip. Sometimes I’m surprised what comes out as I’m writing and what I learn as I make my way through the world. I thought it might be fun to do a series of blog posts that are different entries from my travel […]
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