20 Best Day Trips From Rome, Italy

Here are 20 of the best day trips from Rome! Rome is one of the most amazing places to visit in Italy. It's the capital city, the birthplace of a fascinating ancient empire, and a cultural hub. There are so many iconic sights in Rome, from the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain to Vatican City, …

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Is Worldpackers Worth It?

Is Worldpackers worth it? Here are my thoughts on work exchanges with Worldpackers based on personal experience! Worldpackers is one of the most well-established websites for finding work exchanges. Workaway, WOOFing, and even traditional job search websites like Indeed are other common places to find work exchanges online. But Worldpackers is growing in popularity. And …

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Is Cape Town Safe? Safety Tips From Personal Experience

Is Cape Town safe for tourists? Here is my personal experience with safety in Cape Town, and why it actually became one of my all-time favorite travel destinations! Cape Town is one of the coolest cities I've ever visited. Never before have I been able to go day hiking, sunrise hiking, wine-tasting, sightseeing, biking, penguin-spotting, …

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25 Best Things To Do In Phoenix, Arizona

A list of the best things to do in Phoenix, Arizona including some general travel tips and advice to help you save money! I had an absolute blast exploring Phoenix, Arizona! This was my first taste of the US Southwest and I was blown away by the landscapes, hospitality, weather, and food. So I've compiled …

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Transylvania, Romania: The Ultimate Budget Travel Guide

The ultimate budget travel guide for Transylvania, Romania - A gorgeous area of Eastern Europe! Transylvania sounds like a fictional place. Like Madagascar or Tasmania, it sounds like the name of a fairy-tale land from a book or a movie. Believe it or not, Transylvania is a real place that you can travel to! (As …

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Sedona 2 Day Itinerary: Weekend Trip From Phoenix

My top tips for the ultimate Sedona 2 day itinerary - perfect for a weekend trip from Phoenix! I recently had the most amazing weekend in Sedona, Arizona! This charming mountain town in Central Arizona is truly breathtaking, and it makes an epic weekend trip from Phoenix. Driving into Sedona, I couldn’t stop smiling as …

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22 Solo Travel Tips: How To Travel The World Alone

22 solo travel tips for anyone who is looking for advice about traveling the world alone! Traveling the world alone is intimidating, but also intriguing. Many people dream of traveling alone, but are too nervous to actually do it. What is it that holds us back? Is it the TRAVELING part? Being in a foreign …

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21 Best Day Trips From Boston, Massachusetts

Here are my favorite day trips from Boston, ranging from cities and charming seaside towns to national parks, state parks, and more! Because I was born and raised in Massachusetts, I've spend much of my life exploring New England. Though exploring my home didn't excite me as much as going overseas, I have grown to …

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Flume Gorge, New Hampshire: The Ultimate Hiking Guide

Everything you need to know about hiking Flume Gorge, New Hampshire, a gem of the White Mountains! On my most recent trip home to the USA, I visited Flume Gorge in New Hampshire for the first time. It was MAGICAL! I was so blown away by this beautiful spot. And I couldn't believe I had …

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Volunteering In The Wild Coast Of South Africa

My experience volunteering in the Wild Coast of South Africa in September 2019, a beautiful place also known as the Transkei.  The “Wild Coast” of South Africa is accurately named. It’s a place where cows are more common than cars, where turquoise circular mud huts house the locals, and where kids can run free without …

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