I love hostels. Even after over nineteen years traveling the world, I still stay in hostels because they’re the best way to meet people and the cheapest accommodation option in much of the world. But what makes a good hostel? And how do you avoid a bad hostel? After staying in over a thousand hostels […]
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We all want to travel more. Whether a vacation, career break, gap year trip, there’s some trip we are always thinking about. One of the things that keeps a lot of people from achieving that dream is money. Saving money to travel can be an uphill battle but travel is not as expensive as you
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I love to eat. In fact, eating is one of my favorite activities, and also one of my favorite aspects of traveling. Food is such an integral part of so many cultures that to skip out on meals when you travel is to miss out on a part of the travel experience. I’m always disappointed
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Finding the money for travel is one of the biggest challenges people face when it comes to taking a trip. It can take years to save up for that dream trip! And, when people finally save up enough and hit the road, what do most of them end up doing? They throw money away on
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Travel insurance: It’s not the most exciting topic, is it? I mean, who wants to think about hospitals and missed flights when you’re dreaming of sipping a mojito on a white sand beach or hiking through lush, green mountains? But here’s the thing: it’s also the one thing we always pack, right alongside our passports
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Hoping to plan the perfect family getaway? Looking for travel ideas for kids, parents and grandparents combined? Imagine a trip where grandparents get to see the world through their grandkids’ eyes, parents get a break from their daily grind, and kids create memories with the entire family that they’ll remember forever. Multi-generational family vacations are
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Last updated:October 26, 2024 Dreaming of gathering the whole clan in one amazing location? A family reunion can be a blast, especially when it’s set somewhere unforgettable! After our family of four (that’s me, Micki, my hubby Charles, and our two teens) learned about Charles’ nephew planning a wedding in Mexico, I started to dream
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From volunteering on a remote island to working on a yacht, there are so many cool ways to live and work abroad. Just picture yourself working as a guide in a far off destination, being an au pair jet setting around Europe, or teaching English in a country you only read about in books. Teaching
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Last updated:June 17, 2024 Ready for a family adventure that’s all about laughter and discovery? Hiking is one of our family’s favorite ways to explore the great outdoors, make unforgettable memories, and get our kids legs moving. Whether you’ve got a baby in your arms or a teen eager to hit the trails, having the
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Ready for an adventure that mixes work and TravelZoneUK? Check out my handpicked list of the coolest, under-the-radar spots for remote workers. Whether you’re already a digital nomad or just itching to make your living room view a little more scenic, I’ve got you covered. I’ve visited most of the places on this list, working
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