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What You DON'T Need to Bring Traveling
Note: this list may lighten your bag (or stress load) before you set off traveling. I made the mistakes so you donāt have to. You donāt need excessive amounts of underwear, foreign currency cash, or several books/journals to last you the whole of your journey.
Excessive Amounts of Underwear
Anything over underwear for 1 week is completely unnecessary for backpackers. Before setting off on a 2ā¦
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Skiing in the Dolomites: What to Know Before You Go
I was lucky enough to spend time in the Dolomites this winter skiing at 2 different resorts. It was a family trip and it turned out there was plenty we didnāt know about skiing in Italy, things that would have been nice to know before going. This is mainly written for Americans and Canadians, who have a similar ski culture far from Europe. Pushy people & the unavailability of restaurants in theā¦
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Visiting England: My Route
I took quite an unusual route during my most recent trip to England. My boyfriend is from Northeast England and was home visiting family after a long time away, and before moving to Australia. My spring break happened to exactly overlap with his time at home so I bought a plane ticket to London months ago. The plan was loose and mostly involved meeting the people in his life. However, I ended upā¦
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Packing in a Carry-on: Cold Weather
Hi all! I am headed to England and am packing in only a carry-on and personal item. Since I am spending time in the north and south (with some hiking planned too) I needed to pack clothes for chilly weather, rain, & the outdoors.
Packing for this trip has proven difficult so many items I wanted to bring are bulky, cold-weather clothes or boots. Secondly, I am bringing a few gift with me thatā¦
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Exploring Koh Phangan: Best Places to Go
After exploring this incredible island, Iāve found my top three favorite spots that you absolutely have to check out. Get ready for some serious fun at Diamond Muay Thai, ultimate relaxation at Xantiva, and serene vibes at Bottle Beach.
Diamond Muay Thai: The Best Place to Train
When it comes to unforgettable experiences on Koh Phangan, Diamond Muay Thai is at the top of my list. Whether youāreā¦
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The Best Time to Buy Flights
Many people have told me that itās best to buy your flights far in advance because they are cheaper that way. I have found that to be untrue, and I am writing this post to help you figure out the best time to buy your flights and what to consider during your purchase.
There are 3 things to consider for buying flights at the āperfectā time, especially on a budget. How strict are your travelā¦
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Hanoi: Best Places to Shop in Vietnam's Capital City
I lost all of my luggage out of a bus in Northern Vietnam and travelled into Hanoi to pick up some new items. I needed everything, like EVERYTHING. I spent nearly 3 full days in Hanoi trying to find everything I needed to continue onwards on my trip.
I am a budget traveler and needed to replace many items, so I shopped in mix secondhand markets, vintage stores, and malls. I bought everything Iā¦
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#backpacking#hanoi#shopping#shopping vietnam#travel#travel vietnam#vietnam#vintage hanoi#vintage stores
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Packing Light: Travelling With Only a Personal Item
I only packed 1 personal item for an 11 day trip to Guatemala. It sounds crazy, I know, but budget airlines upcharge for a carry-on and I didnāt want to pay the fee. I made it a goal to only travel with a personal item and did so successfully. I will share everything I brought to Guatemala so that it can be a bit of a blueprint for others wanting to do the same.
The necessities in myā¦
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#central america#gautemala#light travel#packing light#travel#travel needs#travel packing#travel tips#what to bring
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3 Things To Do in Thailand
Thailand offers visitors so much to do and see. In fact, there are so many options that it may be hard to prioritize which ones you should set aside time for. I spent a month and a half around southern Thailand, and my recommendations are:
Train in Muay Thai
Learn to Surf in Phuket
Climb in Krabi
Train in Muay Thai
Muay Thai, also known as Thai boxing, is a specific martial art native toā¦
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3 Must-Need Items When Backpacking Southeast Asia
When travelling through Southeast Asia, there are 3 items I recommend to any traveler: a pack towel, a power bank, and baby wipes. Below you can find more details on why these items are so important to have with you & my personal experience with having (or not having) each.
Pack Towel
Pack towels are crucial for travelling anywhere on a budget. There are 2 main reasons for this:
Not allā¦
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5 Best Things To Do When Backpacking North Vietnam
When considering things to do in Northern Vietnam, there are many recommendations online that can guide you in different directions. I spent a month forming my opinions and favorite places; There are 5 things that topped my list:
The Ha Giang Loop
Explore Ninh Binh by Motorbike
Hike in Cat Ba National Park
Shop in Hanoiās Vintage Stores and Secondhand Market
Eat at Bakeries in Hanoi Cityā¦
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#backpacking#backpacking north vietnam#Backpacking Southeast Asia#backpacking vietnam#Cat ba#Ha giang#ha giang loop#hanoi bakeries#hanoi food#hanoi vintage#motorbike loop#Ninh Binh#north vietnam#things to do vietnam#travel#vietnam#Vietnam travel
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Saigon, Vietnam
I honestly had never considered travelling to Vietnam. To be frank, I really knew nothing about it. In September of 2022, I found a round trip ticket for $1000, and bought it with no further thought.
I honestly had never considered travelling to Vietnam. To be frank, I really knew nothing about it. In September of 2022 I found a round trip ticket for $1000, so I bought it with no further thought. The ticket was bought with my roommate at the time, and she planned on doing the 2-month trip though Southeast Asia with me. We took off in May to land in Saigon, travel north through Vietnam, fly toā¦
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#adventure#airport#culture#food#ho chi minh city#saigon#solo travel#street food#street market#travel#vietnam
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Visiting Antigua
I spent a few days before and after doing the Acatenengo hike in Antigua. People have blogged quite a bit about Antigua, but there are some things that I wish I knew before going. This includes information about the price of food, exchange rates, and things to do.
Cost of Food
First off, the price of food was honestly a lot more than I was expecting. Maybe I had false expectations since my lastā¦
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Above the clouds: hiking Acatenengo volcano in Guatemala
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Hike Guatemala: Acatenengo
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In Guatemala, Volcan Acatenango is frequently visited by tourists for many reasons. I had seen an old friend post pictures on Instagram from this hike years ago, and it had been on my to-do list ever since. Recently, I got the chance to do it. I want to share my experience and recommendations for those curious or planning to do the hike.
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Hiking Acatenengo Volcano in Guatemala: what you need to know
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