Category: Europe
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The Very Best Destination for Your First Solo Trip
Choosing the destination well for your first solo trip is important, especially as a female traveler or fellow free spirit. No pressure, but it can make the difference between having a great time alone or getting home safely. Or it might be your only solo trip ever. Best make it rock. Here’s the #1 Trailheaders…
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Luxurious Lido, the Budget-Friendly Beach of Venice
Thanks to a last-minute travel buddy and an over-booked hostel, I ended up finding a silky-sand beach near Venice, Italy on a backpacker-friendly budget. You might be under the mistaken impression that Venice is all about pungent canals, overpriced-everything and couples-only romance. I hope this post changes your mind, because Venice is high on my…
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Recommending Rome, Especially for First-Time Travelers
I am often asked, “What is your favorite city?” and it’s a question I cannot answer. I find likable, laudable traits of every place I visit. But when asked, “What European city would you recommend most?” the answer comes easily, and it’s Rome, Italy. The Eternal City has so much to offer for all, from budget backpackers to…
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8 Guys You’ll Meet as a Backpacker and What You Can Learn From Them
There was a time when I’d walk to Winnemucca, hula-hoop through Honduras and kayak to Kenya to find The One. Globe-trotting romances are often fleeting, but they can still enhance your own world. Whether you’re packing a bag right now or just dreaming of international budget travel, here is a sampling of men you’ll meet…
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Lift Lilt: My Eurotrip Elevator Speech
Attending networking events and meeting lots of new people lately, I’ve honed my elevator speech (lift lilt in Euro parlance, perhaps?) answering, “So what do you do?” Everyone should have an elevator speech to sum up who you are/what you do in a few sentences, in case you’re ever in a brief situation with a…