Tag Archives: Backpacking

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21 Important Solo Travel Essentials for Your Next Trip

Both packing and traveling alone are skills that require practice. Trust me, nothing is more aggravating than bad luggage or overpacking on a solo trip where you’re 100% responsible for taking care of all your belongings. No one else is looking out for you here. So it’s better to be prepared than not. To tell […]

backpacking eastern europe

Your Ultimate Guide to Backpacking Eastern Europe

Updated: 4 December 2022 I often hear from travelers who want to backpack all over Europe, which is awesome. However, I am also a “slow” traveler in my heart and soul. While Europe is home to excellent train connections and affordable flights, I don’t like the idea of spending a huge deal of time on […]

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Packing Guide: What to Pack for Switzerland in August

If you’re visiting Switzerland in August, you want to make sure you have all your packing essentials ready to go ahead of time. Obviously, you can buy anything you need in Switzerland, especially hiking gear. They have some truly amazing boutique shops that cater to outdoor adventures. So, if you truly forget something, it’s not […]

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9 Reasons Solo Travel in Your 30s is (Still) Incredible

Solo travel in your 30s is incredible. Yes, my friends, the worldly adventures don’t stop once you hit the big three zero. I speak from personal experience here. After turning 30, I decided I wouldn’t slow down my travels, even though I knew I’d still have to go on most of my trips alone. Yup, just […]

staying in hostels as an introvert

Staying in Hostels as an Introvert. Can It Be Done?

Is staying in hostels as an introvert possible? Ohhhh, yeah, this is a loaded question, for sure. I especially see this same question popping up over and over again on popular travel forums – such as facebook groups and subreddits. It’s topic I’ve been wanting to address on this blog for awhile. It’s important for […]