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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Organizing Your Reservations Using a travel itinerary organizer can help keep all your reservations and timelines organized for your next trip. With flight, accommodation, and transportation dates and times running through your head it helps to put everything in one place. Using a Travel Itinerary Organizer When I travel I don’t rely solely on […]
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“How do you afford to travel so often?” This is the question I get most often when someone finds out about my travel lifestyle. All the time I hear, “You’re so lucky!” While I am incredibly fortunate, I still pay for all of my travel out of pocket. I have a standard office job, but […]
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Getting Started with DIY Travel It can be a little scary to try something new. We were so used to it as children, but as adults, we shy away from new experiences sometimes because it’s uncomfortable. It’s uncomfortable to admit that you have no idea what you’re doing. It’s uncomfortable to work through the challenges […]
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Why Travel is Important You don’t have to go halfway around the world to benefit from travel, though there is a multitude of positive outcomes from visiting other parts of the globe. Simply visiting a new destination, even if it’s close to home, provides the opportunity to step outside of your everyday life and put […]
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