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Feeling Lonely While Traveling? Here Are Some Ways To Cope

Picture it: you are in another country, traveling by yourself. You have had a great time so far, seeing so many different things you had always dreamed of seeing. But you start to feel out of place. You see everyone around you talking to their groups of friends or people squeezing in together to getContinue reading “Feeling Lonely While Traveling? Here Are Some Ways To Cope”

Activities in the Twin Cities That Are Free Or Cheap To Do

I remember when I first decided I was going to move to Minnesota. I was excited and nervous, all at the same time. Of course, I had heard the horror stories about the cruel winters, but I didn’t care. Something was calling me there. And honestly, the first winter I was here, was the calmestContinue reading “Activities in the Twin Cities That Are Free Or Cheap To Do”

3 Ways To Save Money While Traveling

If traveling was free, you would never see me again. I have probably said this a thousand times and meant every single word. But that’s not the world we live in so I work to fund my travel addiction. I am definitely a budget-conscious traveler and try to find the best deals before booking anything.Continue reading “3 Ways To Save Money While Traveling”

Why Being Shamed For Traveling Alone As A Woman Needs To Stop

You can’t contain your excitement! You just booked your first solo trip and can’t wait to embark on the adventure ahead of you! You tell your friends and family and at every turn, you are met with exhausted questions and statements, “Isn’t that dangerous?” “Are you meeting someone there?” “Women can’t travel alone.” And myContinue reading “Why Being Shamed For Traveling Alone As A Woman Needs To Stop”

How To Get Through Airport Security Like A Pro With 5 Easy Steps

Every time you take this journey, this is the part you dread. It’s one of those things that you have to do in order to get where you are needing to go. You think that this torture will never end, but you see the light at the end of the tunnel. Then you see theContinue reading “How To Get Through Airport Security Like A Pro With 5 Easy Steps”

Hostel Etiquette: Dos and Don’ts

There is a first time for everything. Your friend has recommended one of those dormitory room-type places and you are thinking it might be a good idea. Whether it is the way they are talking it up or that it is one of the only places available in your price range, you are considering stayingContinue reading “Hostel Etiquette: Dos and Don’ts”

Name Changes on Airline Tickets

Oh no! It has happened to you. A thing you have dreaded since you heard it had happened to a friend of yours. You check your passport, you check your airline reservations; the name on the reservation and the name on the passport does. not. match. Panic starts to set in. Your friend described thisContinue reading “Name Changes on Airline Tickets”

Traveling by yourself for the first time? Here are 4 places to consider

One drunken night with friends, you decide that you all need to go on the trip of a lifetime! Needing to go somewhere exotic like Costa Rica or maybe a Mediterranean getaway? As time goes on, one by one, your friends start dropping like flies. One doesn’t have the money, another can’t leave work, andContinue reading “Traveling by yourself for the first time? Here are 4 places to consider”