My top travel tips based on 10 years of experience! Including ways to save money, how to pack, travel insurance, safety, and more.
Worldpackers vs Workaway? Here is my detailed comparison of the two work exchange platforms, as I have used both multiple times! Work exchanges are my absolute favorite way to travel. They are great for budget travelers looking to save money. And more importantly, they are the easiest way to have interesting experiences abroad. I’ve already …
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Why a work exchange is the cheapest way to travel, and the most interesting and fun! Including the best organizations for work exchange, and some tips for volunteering abroad. One of the questions I encounter often among young people is "How do you afford to travel?" Others include "What is the cheapest way to travel?" …
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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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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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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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20 places to travel in your 20s, whether you want affordability, parties, hikes, culture, nature, or everything else in between! I recently turned 30! As crazy as that feels, I’m enjoying reflecting on this last decade of my life. It was around age 20 that I really caught the travel bug. So when I look …
How to stay healthy while traveling: find balance and maintain a healthy lifestyle while traveling the world. I honestly can't decide which of the following two options appeals to me more. A morning full of hiking and smoothies followed by an afternoon gym sesh and a huge salad with protein. A day of movies, books, …
Here are my favorite tips for how to exchange money abroad, based on personal experience. Once you’ve planned a trip abroad, booked the flights, and let excitement fill your soul, it’s time to work out some logistics. How do you get money while you’re overseas? What bank accounts and cards should you have? How do …
Travel Hacks for Europe: The best packing and planning tips for a trip to Europe. It's no surprise that I love Europe. I will never pass up an opportunity to come back to this small yet diverse continent. And with every visit, I discover something new. I've been giving lots of travel tips to friends …
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Moving abroad in 14 simple steps: how to feel prepared and excited about moving to another country! Moving abroad is an exciting and daunting adventure. If you’ve always wanted to move abroad, but you’re not sure where to begin, hopefully this article will be helpful! It can seem overwhelming to move to another country. But …
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