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15 Tips for Traveling in Europe on Your Own

A trip to Europe is the most important part of your recovery. But it is not. Some prefer to go through an agency for specific all-inclusive tours. Others like to be adventuresome in thinking about their journey. I prefer this to enjoy the scene more. I enjoy the experience of interacting with locals and the […]

Five of the Most Unusual Vacations

With the varied and limited time-off options in the American workplace today, vacationing has become a year-round activity. Unlike nations like France, where it seems the entire country closes down during the month of August, in the United States, vacation time is thought of by most employers as an inconvenience and is slotted whenever it […]

Backpacking Europe 101: Plan, Pack, and Survive Your First Backpacking Trip

So you’ve saved every penny you’ve earned for the last year and a half in your piggy banks, and after borrowing another three grand from your parents, you’ve decided to buy that plane ticket and head off to Europe for a month. If you’re anything like I was at this point you’re just about wetting […]

How to Plan a Backpacking Trip #1: Inspiration and Saving Money

For some people, backpacking through Europe is a once in a lifetime experience. For others, it’s a regular summer activity. No matter which of these groups you will eventually fall into, planning a backpacking trip for the first time can be daunting, especially if you are planning on traveling alone. I’ve been there and I’ve […]