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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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Why I Travel

Why I Travel

Why do I travel? I recently read Elizabeth Gilbert’s new story in Condé Nast Traveler magazine, and she inspired me to to write about why I travel and will always continue to travel. Here is a little background on why and how I started traveling:

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Road Trip Guide to Marfa

Road Trip Guide to Marfa

In all of my travels, I’ve never been anywhere quite like Marfa. The quirky West Texas town is road trip worthy. It is a mecca for art and delicious food trucks. Here’s a quick photo guide to the one-stop light town’s highlights:

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A Photo Guide to Nicaragua

A Photo Guide to Nicaragua

I kicked off 2016 with by visiting my 44th country – Nicaragua. It was the perfect place to defrost from winter, eat my weight in papaya, climb colonial church towers and hike volcanos. Check out my top five list:

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Meet Alfred – the Globetrotting Gnome

Meet Alfred – the Globetrotting Gnome

Meet Alfred, the globetrotting gnome! He’s my favorite travel buddy the probably the only gnome who’s been kicked out of the Taj Mahal. Here is the story behind his travels!

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Ten Reasons Why You Should Travel Solo

Ten Reasons Why You Should Travel Solo

After traveling nonstop for over eight years, I prefer traveling solo, an idea that frightens many people. If you have never traveled solo, here are a few reasons to pack your bags and never look back!

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The Myth About Travel & Luck

The Myth About Travel & Luck

Let me let you in on a big secret: Travel has nothing to do with luck. Luck is finding a $10 bill on the sidewalk. If I want to do something, I do it. It really is that simple. Here are three ways you can start doing the things that make you feel alive!

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Hi, I’m Anna — a vagabond writer and photographer with bylines in National Geographic, The Washington Post and AFAR. I’ve been traveling solo full-time for more than a decade and built this blog to help you (and your wallet) make the most of your adventures.

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