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 is … [Read more...] about My Solo Travel Promise
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The Cost of Traveling in Australia: The Rest
This 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 in Australia Since everything is so spread out, … [Read more...] about The Cost of Traveling in Australia: The Rest
How to Spend a Layover in Frankfurt
Three years ago I had a layover in Frankfurt between volunteering in Thailand and sailing in Croatia. I had no idea what to do in the airport for 8 hours, so I placed my bag in storage and took the train into central Frankfurt. Unfortunately, I was there at 6 am, so nothing was really open. And … [Read more...] about How to Spend a Layover in Frankfurt
The Cost of Traveling in Australia: Eating and Drinking
This post is the third post in a series about the cost of traveling in Australia, this time about eating and drinking and how to keep it cheap. Keep reading next week for the budget guide to tours and activities. Think eating and drinking in Australia is as simple as "putting another … [Read more...] about The Cost of Traveling in Australia: Eating and Drinking
The Cost of Traveling in Australia: My Budget
Initially this was one very long 2,000+ word post, but now I've broken it down into many posts to avoid overwhelming readers. I will continue this series for the next few weeks, breaking down the costs of accommodation, living expenses, food and drinks and the overall cost of traveling in … [Read more...] about The Cost of Traveling in Australia: My Budget