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My Experience on a Seine River Cruise
One of the more popular things to do in Paris is a Seine River cruise. It’s actually a really good deal for a tourist activity in a major city, usually…
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Hanoi’s French Quarter Walking Tour Review
There are tons of tours and walking groups in Hanoi, and sometimes it can be difficult to find one that’s actually GOOD. That’s why it’s so important to read reviews…
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Backpack vs. Suitcase for Long-Term Travel
Part of planning a life of constant travel is figuring out how you’re going to carry all your stuff with you. Should you bring a backpack? WHICH backpack is best?…
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Packing List for Perpetual Travel (Solo Female Cozy Budget Style)
Packing for a short trip is much different than long-term travel, and this post has the answers for you on what to bring and what to leave behind. Learn from…
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How to Make a Travel Junk Journal
Keeping a journal is one of the best way to retain memories of a place and time in your life. A travel journal is even more special because it’s focused…
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Exploring Père Lachaise Cemetery, Paris, France
Père Lachaise Cemetery (Cimetière du Père-Lachaise in French) is a popular tourist destination for people wanting to visit certain celebrities’ grave sites. It was established in 1804 and is the…
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What to See in Rouen, France
After staying in super expensive Paris for a few days, I needed to get somewhere more affordable. I figured somewhere outside of the main metro area would be cheaper, and…
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5 Unusual Items to Pack for Long-Term Travel
Packing for long-term travel is stressful, and despite the many packing lists out there it’s still hard to know what to bring for YOUR trip. Everyone has different needs and…
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Walking Around Montmartre, a Bohemian Neighborhood | Tour Review
When I was visiting Paris in 2022, I went on quite a few tours. Some were self-guided, and some were with a tour guide. It’s great to have some guidance…
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A long weekend in Amiens, France: Jules Verne’s final residence
Amiens is a small-ish city of 132,000 people located about 75 miles north of Paris. It’s famous for a few things, including having the largest gothic cathedral in the country…
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3 days on the Kinabatangan River, Borneo
One of the most-recommended things to do on Borneo is the Kinabatangan River Cruise. The reason for that: it’s one of the best ways to see wild animals! Unlike some…
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Exploring the Mozu Tombs in Japan
The Mozu Tombs in Japan are a group of mounds just south of Osaka, about 45 minutes away by train. I took a day trip down there the last time…
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Packing Lists, Asia, Central America, Destinations, Europe, Mexico, North America, South America, Travel Diary
90+ Active Facebook Groups for Travelers
Facebook Groups, for better or worse, are where the majority of travel forums have migrated to. FB groups are one of the best places to find information, support, travel tips…
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50+ BEST Phone Travel Apps for Digital Nomad Life
Smartphones have made traveling easier than every before, but with that comes uncertainty about WHICH travel apps to download. Like, what exactly will you need when you’re going traveling for…
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From Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur by Causeway Link Bus | Overland Travel
Taking the bus between cities in Malaysia is super easy and CHEAP– though not without its own difficulties. This time I went from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur on a…
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Travel Diary, Barbados, Destinations, Europe, France, North America, Portugal, Spain, Trains, Planes & Rideshares
Transatlantic with Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas, November 2022
I had such a good time on my first transatlantic cruise from Florida to England that I decided to book another one going the other way, from Barcelona to Barbados.…