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The Best Tips for Traveling While Working a 9-to-5
I love traveling – obviously. But traveling while working a 9-to-5 job can be really challenging. Over the past four years, though, I’ve been able to visit over 15 countries while working full-time. So, I’ve compiled a list of the best tips for traveling while working a full-time job that I’ve picked up. 1. Travel Locally I strongly believe that no one has to go far to find beautiful places. Explore your city or state, or travel to places for just a few days that are only a few hours away. Of course, depending on where you live, this may extend to just a city over or, if you’re in…
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The Ultimate Travel Guide to Barcelona
Barcelona is one of the most diverse and vibrant cities I’ve ever visited. Though it’s not the capital of Spain, it might just offer a richer experience for travelers than Madrid. From its one-of-a-kind Gaudí architecture all over the city to its stunning beaches, there’s sure to be something for every type of traveler. To help you navigate your trip, I’ve written this in-depth guide to Barcelona, based on everything I learned on my trip there. How to Get to Barcelona Getting to the city from the airport The trip from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Barcelona is much simpler than it is in most big cities. There are several…
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14 Great Tips for Staying Safe as a Female Solo Traveler
As a woman who likes to travel solo, I’ve had my fair share of scary situations abroad. Luckily, over the past years, I’ve picked up a couple of habits that help me not only stay safe, but also give me peace of mind while traveling on my own. In this post, I’m sharing my best tips for staying safe as a female solo traveler. 1. Stay in touch with loved ones Before you leave on your trip, share your itinerary with a few people you trust. Tell them where you’re staying and what you’ll be doing when. Keep them updated while you’re on your trip. Check in with someone at…
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How to Stay Healthy while Traveling
Staying healthy while traveling is one of the most important things to make sure that you have a good trip. One of the worst things that can happen while you’re in a foreign country is getting sick. Unfortunately, if you don’t take the right precautions, it’s bound to happen. Constipation, diarrheoa, jetlag, heat-related illnesses, and respiratory sickness are just a handful of the common ‘traveler’s sicknesses’. Usually, it is a result of being exposed to a new environment that is foreign to your body. It can also be due to a lack of nutritious foods, as well as dehydration. It is really important to have somewhat of a routine, or…
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How to Survive Long-Haul Flights – 13 Top Tips
I absolutely love to travel – but I think it’s time to address the part I like the least – the actual travel. Specifically, long-haul flights. Because let’s face it, there is nothing glamorous (or fun) about being crammed into a tiny space next to a bunch of strangers with no way to sleep comfortably for hours on end. As someone who lives quite far away from her family, I regularly end up on a plane for 10+ hours, wishing I could just teleport. It is essential to prepare yourself properly for long-haul flights, and can be intimidating when it’s your first time. Luckily, over the past couple of years,…
