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I first started working as a full time freelancer in November 2016. I had just quit my boring office job and was on a three week trip to Vietnam with nothing but...
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Let’s be honest: Alaska isn’t exactly a budget destination.But with some creative planning and an ability to trade luxury for a grittier experience, a trip (way) up north doesn’t have to destroy your bank...
After moving to New Zealand, one Californian woman has had to acclimatize to many cultural differences, but she didn't expect one of the biggest changes to center around how she dries her...
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Booking a flight, hotel, and rental car together doesn’t just save you time—it can often save you money, too. But before you make such a significant purchase, it’s important to find the...
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Aside from its breathtaking beauty and being the most populous island in Samoa, Upolu boasts a rather more dubious claim – it’s home to the remotest McDonald’s restaurant on earth. Located some...
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Share The Article Last Updated 21 hours agoSpring has always been considered the season of new beginnings, so for those looking to pack their laptop and explore someplace new and exciting this...
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Our team is known for being chronic over-packers. Despite many of our editors being self-proclaimed minimalists, they also have a lot to say about their luggage always being over 50 pounds. I’ve...
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As we geared up for our adventure to Australia, the witty punchline to the age-old joke, "How do you eat an elephant?" echoed in my mind. This was continent number six for...
By now, you have probably heard of the latest travel trend, slow traveling. Many backpackers and budget travelers enjoy slow traveling – spending a month or two in each place before moving...
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Personal Finance Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. Credit Cards A beginners guide to booking cheap or free travel deals with credit...
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When deciding what to pack for a cruise, you’re really packing for three distinct sub-trips: your cruise ship, which is the equivalent of a large destination resort with a controlled environment; the...
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Travellers from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) plan to increase their spending on breaks and holidays over the next three years and will have more...
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This past June, I took a nine-hour train ride from Santa Barbara to San Francisco on board the Amtrak Coast Starlight, considered one of the country’s most scenic rail routes. The views...
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Frugal strategies — like traveling where the dollar is strong and sampling unsung destinations — help make the most of your budget.While others focus on New Year’s resolutions, my family and I...
Some travelers go to Hawaii, while others go to the “Hawaii of Europe”. Either way, you’re destined to make lifelong memories in paradise. While these two destinations have completely different cultures (and...
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In this article, we will take a look at the Top 25 Hawaii Retirement Alternatives in the World. You can skip our detailed analysis of retirement of the US citizens, and go...
When I think of peak relaxation, my mind goes to two things: breakfast in bed and lounging in a chair on the beach. Both sound pretty nice, right? Well, those two little...
Facebook Pinterest Island destinations are trendy among travelers of all ages. By “travelers,” I mean myself, but I’m sure others would agree. For example, approximately 28 million people visited the Caribbean islands...
