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Best Free and Cheap Things to Do in Sydney

By on May 8, 2013 in Australia, backpacking, cheap, food, free, hostels, hotels, Sydney

Tweet I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again: Australia is expensive. Sydney is certainly no exception and is likely more expensive than any other city in the country. While the US dollar is nearly even with the Australian dollar, it will take you much more of those dollars to buy the same items. But [...]

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The Best Study Abroad Resources

By on March 25, 2013 in backpacking, student, travel

Tweet One of my regrets from college is that I never studied abroad. I went back and forth about it, but realized I wouldn’t be able to focus on the actual “study” portion of the equation, instead getting travel A.D.D. with so many destinations at my disposal. In the end, I decided to travel with [...]

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Travel Product I Love: Cool Cat Pro

By on March 6, 2013 in backpacking, review

TweetAs someone with short hair who doesn’t take the time to style it, I’m always looking for something to keep my hair out of my face. I have a number of headbands, but I was excited to check out the Cool Cat Pro, which I had seen advertised in running magazines. It has all the [...]

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Planning Your College Break Trip

By on March 4, 2013 in backpacking, student, travel

TweetWith spring break upon us, I decided that this is the perfect time to help my readers plan a short getaway while on break from school. If you have any additional tips, feel free to leave them in the comments! If you’ve decided that you want to make travel a priority in college, taking advantage [...]

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Photo Friday: Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany

By on March 1, 2013 in backpacking, Europe, Germany, Munich

Tweet I dreamed about visiting this castle for as long as I’ve wanted to travel. A few years ago when I applied to be a tour guide for BusAbout, I was given King Ludwig II of Bavaria, “The Mad King,” as my topic. I waxed poetic about his dream castle that was never completed, how [...]

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My Solo Travel Promise

By on February 27, 2013 in backpacking, nightmares, RTW, travel

Tweet I have a secret that I am ashamed to share, but I feel like I have to. I hear the terrible news about female travelers getting murdered, beaten or raped abroad. Their names are seared into my memory. I think, and others vocalize, “How did they get themselves into that situation?” As if it [...]

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What’s In My Toiletries Bag?

By on February 25, 2013 in backpacking, fashion, packing

Tweet A Traveler’s Beauty Kit by caroline-eubanks featuring aveda haircare I’ve talked about what I bring in my carry on bag and even my backpack, but what do I bring in my toiletries bag to keep myself looking decent? I have a low key beauty regimen at the best of times, typically no more than [...]

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Travel Product I Love: Trekr Travel Washcloth

By on February 20, 2013 in backpacking, review

TweetTrekr makes a travel washcloth that I’ve been using for the past few months, ever since I tested it out before bringing it in my carry on bag to San Francisco. So what makes this travel product worth loving? Firstly, it rolls up nice and tiny like you see below, taking up hardly any room. [...]

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The Cost of Traveling in Australia: The Rest

By on February 7, 2013 in Australia, backpacking, travel

TweetThis post is the final post of a series about the cost of traveling in Australia. It will cover everything else you could possibly need to know, including living expenses, transportation, shopping and other thrifty tips. Transportation Since everything is so spread out, Australian flights can be a nightmare. Getting from Sydney to Alice Springs [...]

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Travel Product I Love: Pacsafe Slingsafe GIII Backpack

By on February 6, 2013 in backpacking, review

Tweet The Pacsafe Slingsafe GIII arrived on my doorstep and I thought it was a mistake. But it was really a Christmas surprise from Brooke, my editor at Her Packing List! I had so much fun checking out the features and took it to work with me every day. There are dozens of great pockets [...]

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