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Hiking Mount Kosciuszko – Complete Guide

Here is my complete guide to hiking Mount Kosciuszko, located in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales, Australia! I just came back from a weekend in Kosciuszko National Park of southern New South Wales.  Most people visit this part of Australia in winter for skiing and snowboarding at resorts like Perisher and Thredbo.  But …

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Budget Travel Guide To Semuc Champey, Guatemala

Budget travel guide to Semuc Champey, Guatemala. How to visit without a guide for as cheap as possible! Semuc Champey is one of the most beautiful places in Guatemala. It is located in the middle of the jungle, where the natural world flourishes free from the constrictions of humankind. Well, almost free. As Semuc Champey …

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African Safari Photo Diary

African Safari in South Africa: my best photos and memories.  The four-wheel-drive bounds along the dirt path, dodging potholes and boulders along the way. We all jolt around in our seats, but the crisp winter air blowing through the windowless vehicle keeps us cool and calm. Suddenly, the driver slows down the car and comes …

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7 Free Things To Do in Alicante, Spain

7 free things to do in Alicante, Spain. Perfect for budget travelers! Alicante isn't a super popular tourist destination in Spain compared to places like Barcelona or Madrid. But it's one of my favorite places I've visited in Europe! This coastal city is so unique, interesting, relaxing, and overwhelmingly gorgeous. I spent a few days …

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My Experience Skydiving In Wollongong, Australia

Here is a detailed recap of my experience skydiving in Wollongong, a coastal city just south of Sydney in NSW Australia! This year I crossed skydiving off my bucket list!  I’ve been wanting to skydive for at least 10 years, but I always put it off because it’s expensive.  Honestly, it’s probably one of the …

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Porters Pass and Centennial Glen Hike, Blue Mountains

A complete guide to the Porters Pass and Centennial Glen Hike in the Blue Mountains near Sydney, Australia! This is one of the most underrated and magical hiking trails in the Blue Mountains! It's definitely up there on the list of my favorite hikes in the Blue Mountains, and that's saying something because I come …

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Are Hostels Safe? FAQs + Tips From Personal Experience

Wondering, “Are hostels safe?” Here is my ultimate guide to hostels, why I love them, and how to find the best ones! Hostels are a staple for any budget traveler.  I stayed in my first hostel back in 2015 on a weekend trip to Brussels, Belgium.  Since then, I’ve stayed in over 40 hostels across …

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Is Worldpackers Safe? Personal Experience + Work Exchange Tips

If you’re wondering, “Is Worldpackers safe?”, I’m here to share my own personal insights, experiences, and tips for trying a work exchange through this platform! Work exchanges are one of my favorite ways to travel! I’ve talked about this many times on this blog, but I am so passionate about this topic. For anyone who …

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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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50 Budget Travel Tips: How To Travel The World Cheaply

Wondering how to travel on a budget? Here are 50 budget travel tips to help you explore the world for less. Surprise! Another article about budget travel! If you can't tell, this is the topic I am most passionate about. So many people are hesitant to travel because they think it's too expensive. With this …

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