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Interview with the (solo) Traveling Granny

Interview with the (solo) Traveling Granny

The Travel Tuesday Interview series starts with the Traveling Granny, Merrilee Davis. The 68-year-old has been traveling solo for four years. She talks about her recent adventures and solo travel.

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Travel Tuesday Interview Series

Travel Tuesday Interview Series

Welcome to my Travel Tuesday Interview series! In this series, I interview a wide-vareity of inspiring travelers to deconstruct their journeys (both the highlights and struggles). They also share tips and advice from their experiences!

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The Real Cost of Travel

The Real Cost of Travel

How much does it REALLY cost to travel? I breakdown ALL of my expenses (ranging from accommodation to beer to pay toilets) from my seven-month adventure in Latin America! It’s probably cheaper than you think!

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Travel Safety 101

Travel Safety 101

Despite what my mother and the news say, the world is actually a safe place. I have traveled solo to five continents since 2002; safety is always my top concern. Here are a few tips to help manage your fear and stay safe!

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How to Prepare for Long-term Travel

How to Prepare for Long-term Travel

Since 2008, I have been on the road non-stop working mostly as a freelance photographer. I’ve visited 43 countries and lived in five. Here are a few tips about how to get ready for your own long-term trip!

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In Print: The Denver Post (Viewfinder Travel Column)

In Print: The Denver Post (Viewfinder Travel Column)

I am very excited to be the new monthly travel columnist for The Denver Post! My column, Viewfinder, will run the last weekend of every month in print (Sunday)  and on the web (Friday). The column explores my adventures and struggles as a full-time vagabond. My first...

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The Greatest Adventure of My Life

The Greatest Adventure of My Life

Teotihuacan Pyramids near Mexico CityThe greatest adventure of my life started last week. I flew to Mexico City to begin a journey through Central and South America. There’s no set plan or time frame except to check a few things off my bucket list: Patagonia, the salt...

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