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Day Trip Packing List

Day excursions, while short-lived, can be a refreshing break from everyday life so make sure you have everything you need on your day trip packing list.  Just the mental, and sometimes physical, distance from routine can make a day trip

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Is Travel During the Off Season Worth It?

We are in the prime time for summer vacations, but travel during the off season has its own benefits.  Lower costs of accommodations and attractions, lower travel expenses, and fewer tourists are all reasons why you might favor travel in

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Five Things To Do Before Studying Abroad

Studying abroad was a life changing experience for me.  My perspective on the world shifted, slowly over those months.  I returned to the U.S.A. with a different understanding of who I was and how I, and my home country, were

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Five Favorite Travel Apps

There are a multitude of travel services, sites, and apps out there.  In this post, I focus on apps which can be utilized best while you’re on the move.  Here are the five I find the most useful when traveling:

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Ten Things To Do Before Your Trip To Make It Easier

Trips, especially vacations, are better if filled with relaxation!  Here are ten things you can do before your travels to make them go more smoothy, and hopefully be more relaxing. Use Google Maps street view to see what your hotel/hostel

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How to Pack the Essentials for a Weekend Trip

Previously I covered how to pack efficiently.  Now, here’s how to pack for a weekend trip! With a busy schedule, it can be difficult to travel for long periods of time.  But sometimes a weekend trip can be just as

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How to Pack Efficiently for a Trip

Whether you’re going on a weekend trip or living abroad for six months, there are some basic tips for packing in the most efficient way possible.  #1 Tip: Saving space is the name of the game! Here are the ones

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How to Travel Alone Successfully

I firmly believe you should never be deterred from traveling just because no one you know can go with you.  So here are my tips for traveling alone, or How I Ended Up in Lisbon. When I lived in Rome,

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