Travel Advice

Why You Need Travel Insurance

Why You Need Travel Insurance

The key to insurance is simple: You insure what you can’t afford to pay yourself. Unlike health insurance in the United States, travel insurance is very affordable and one of the most important things to purchase for any trip!

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Travel Safety Tips: What to Pack

Travel Safety Tips: What to Pack

As a woman who travels solo most of the time, I am always thinking about my safety. I wanted to share a few tips for things to pack for safety along with how to stay safe online. Check out the post for five things I pack for every trip at home or abroad.
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What to do about Lost Luggage & Broken Suitcases

What to do about Lost Luggage & Broken Suitcases

2023 has been the year of luggage woes for me. After more than two decades of travel, my luggage was lost for the first time. For the tips about what to do about lost checked luggage and damaged luggage, check out my latest post.
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Six Travel Hacks for Fall

Six Travel Hacks for Fall

I keep a running list in a note on my phone about the random things that make my travels easier, cheaper and less stressful. Now, I’ve started a series where I share these with you. Travel is more chaotic than ever. Here are six ways help fall travel go smoother!

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My Top 5 Travel Hacks

My Top 5 Travel Hacks

I keep a running list in a note on my phone about the random things that make my travels easier, cheaper and less stressful. I picked five of my favorite ones to share with you here. If you like this, let me know, and I’ll continue the series in future blog posts!

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8 Ways to Make Money While Traveling

8 Ways to Make Money While Traveling

Whether you’re looking to move abroad completely or go for a short stint, there are multiple ways to make money while traveling. Here’s eight awesome ways include six I’ve done myself!)

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How to Find the Time to Travel

How to Find the Time to Travel

The great paradox of life is the relationship between time and money. An abundance of one usually leads to a shortage of the other. I’ve talked about money in previous posts. Now, let’s chat about TIME. Here’s four ways to carve out a few weeks or a year to travel!

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How a Family Spent a Year Traveling

How a Family Spent a Year Traveling

In 2014, Rob and Cath McGuinness sold their house and spent 10-months traveling with their teenage daughters. Cath discusses their trip and shares some advice that every traveler needs to hear.

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A Guide to Working Abroad

A Guide to Working Abroad

The easiest way to both fund and extend your travels is to WORK ABROAD. Whether you are 18, 68 or a family of four, there are options for YOU. Check out my detailed guide for options and plenty of resources to help you find the best option for you!

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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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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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