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Budget Travel, Europe, Guides + Itineraries, Solo Travel, Tips, Planning and Packing, Travel

Solo travel hostel guide to europe

In my opinion, solo traveling is one of the best ways to travel! Sadly, many people miss out on the joys of traveling solo because of safety concerns or fear of being lonely on the road. Fortunately, there are plenty of tips you can follow to stay safe while solo traveling and many ways to meet friends in new countries! One of the most surefire ways to meet fellow travelers is by booking a hostel stay. If, like many people, you automatically recoil at the word "hostel," I'm about to change your mind. Keep reading for my solo travel hostel guide to Europe! **Th[...]

Australia, Budget Travel, Travel

Your Quick Guide to Traveling Australia’s East Coast

The East Coast of Australia is filled with picture perfect images that entice people from all over the world to come and visit this big, beautiful country. With everything to offer from city life and sea-side villages to mountain ranges and wild rain forests, the east coast has become the most popular backpacker route within Australia. Along the way you will meet people from all walks of life, all nationalities, all ages and all abilities ticking off this bucket-list trip and they are all doing it differently. Because there are so many ways of exper[...]

Australia, Budget Travel, Travel

Sydney: Coogee Women’s Baths and the Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk

It's been three months since I stepped off the train in Sydney, greeted by a friend I had met in Ecuador last year who was kind enough to take me in and show me around her hometown for my first weekend in the city. Since then, I've eased into a normal kind of life again and haven't really felt very inspired to write. But, with only eight days before I toss my bags on a bus and begin my journey up the east coast of Australia, I think it is finally time to update you all with what life has been like for the first few months of this year!After an amazin[...]

Budget Travel, Peru, South America, Travel

How To Visit Machu Picchu on a Budget

Despite being one of the world's most famous ancient sites, you can absolutely visit Machu Picchu on a budget. Hidden high within the Andes, the sheer size of Machu Picchu combined with architecture that would have been seemingly impossible in the times of the Inca civilization (particularly in its mountain-top location), is both beautiful and mysterious. It's no wonder why thousands of people from around the world come to take it in every year. There are a number of different ways to visit but this guide is geared towards people who want to Machu Picchu on a[...]

Budget Travel, Tips, Planning and Packing, Travel

Travel More: 5 Steps to Afford More Adventure In Your Life

There is a misconception that traveling can only be for the top 2% of the world - that you need to have a lot of money or that travel is expensive in itself. I absolutely hate being asked how I afford to travel so much. Not because I don't like talking about money (I do), but because the people who are asking usually aren't the ones who are actually interested in making it happen for themselves. The question usually comes from people who say it as a backhanded compliment. I will say that no, it's not available to everyone but for the average middle-class person, i[...]

Barbados, Budget Travel, Caribbean, Tips, Planning and Packing, Travel

How To Travel To Barbados on a Budget

Barbados is known for its white sandy beaches and being the birthplace of Rihanna. What it's not known for is its affordability. The Caribbean isn't a popular place for those on a backpacker budget, as many are drawn to the extreme budget prices seen in Southeast Asia or South America, but the Caribbean is home to some of the most beautiful islands in the world and shouldn't be missed just because it seems a little pricy. Here are some traveler tips to make the most of your time in Barbados without breaking the bank: Shop Local Food prices in the supermarkets can[...]