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Let's face it: Europe is not exactly a “cheap” part of the world to travel in. Especially when most people dream of visiting cities like London and Paris and Amsterdam and Rome – all great cities, of course, but definitely not easy on the travel budget. So what if you really want to visit Europe, but can't quite afford the price tag of those famous capital cities? Well, good news! There are some cities in Europe – some major, capital cities – that are still affordable. Check out my list of 5 cities in Europe that are both budget-friendly AND really cool: Budapest Hungary's capital is a fantastic city. It actually used to be two separate cities — Buda and Pest — located on two sides of the Danube River. Today, the cities are combined into one, but you can still feel the different vibes depending on which side of the river you find yourself on. Budapest is known for its architecture along with its wallet-friendly prices. Great affordable things to do: Visit Castle Hi

While in Jamaica don’t miss the famous Dunn’s River Falls. These iconic falls are one of the top sights in the entire country. Here you can climb the falls, go to the beach, or just relax in one of the many natural pools in the falls. There are several waterfalls in Jamaica but Dunn’s Falls is the best. Here is our guide to visiting Dunn’s River Falls. Guide to Visiting Dunn’s River Falls Jamaica Dunn’s River Falls is different than most waterfalls in the fact that you can actually climb the waterfalls. The falls are 180 feet high and 600 feet long  that lead out the Caribbean Sea. This type of waterfall is called a travertine waterfall and there are few in the world and the only one in the Caribbean that empties into the sea. Dunn’s River Falls is a living natural wonder. The falls are continuously growing and reshaping. calcium carbonate from the river and travertine rock are deposited as the water flows over the falls. The result is hundreds of small dome-shaped cataracts or

I've always had a thing for mountains. Call it a love, call it an obsession, call it whatever you want — I get SO excited when I'm around snow-capped peaks. So when my friend Stephanie from Twenty-Something Travel invited me to join her for a leg of a relay road trip that would have us exploring the Canadian Rockies, there was no way I could say no. The Great Coast Road Trip (sponsored by Coast Hotels) is a really cool concept — it's a massive road trip stretching across western Canada and all the way down into California. For about 5 days at a time, bloggers drive around in a bright purple Coast-branded car, exploring a specific part of either Canada or the U.S. Once they are done, they hand the car off to someone else, who continues on the adventure. Steph and I got the “Peak to Peak” leg of the Great Coast Road Trip. And, spoiler alert: I think it was one of the very best legs. I'll be writing more about driving through national parks, feeding grizzly bears,

Posted : 3/9/16 | March 9th, 2016 Every month, Kristin Addis from Be My Travel Muse shares advice on solo female travel. It’s an important topic I can’t adequately cover, so I brought in an expert to share tips for other solo female travelers! Here she is with another awesome article! Mozambique isn’t a country on the typical backpacker trail. It’s rumored to be difficult and dangerous and very few solo travelers visit. But, much like the rest of Africa, it’s misunderstood and prone to fall victim to stereotypes. Before I went to Africa, and Mozambique in particular, people told me to “be careful.” Yet I came to find that once I got to Mozambique, most of what I heard was wrong. Yes, it was somewhat difficult to travel through, with long bus journeys and overfilled minivans. And yes, I had to keep my wits about me because that’s always important when you travel solo. But for the most part the beaches were beautiful, the piri piri seafood was delicious, and the fact that it’s no

MAUI HOSTELS:  Best Overall  |  Best for Solo Travelers  |  Best Cheap Hostel  |  Best Party Hostel   Interested? PIN NOW, read later! If you are traveling to Hawaii, you are probably aware that it’s absolutely beautiful – but also absolutely expensive! If only there were a way to lower the costs of traveling to Hawaii…. I bring to you – our Insider Guide to the best hostels in Maui! If you are traveling Hawaii on a budget, the best way to cut down your travel costs is by staying at a hostel. Much cheaper than hostels, the best hostels in Maui will plug you in with other travelers, and help you save a boat ton of money. But undortunately, there aren’t a ton of hostels in Maui, and they have a reputation for getting booked quickly. Which is exactly why we wrote this guide to the best hostels in Maui! With the help of this insider guide, you’ll be able to find a hostel in Maui that fits your travel style, and book it to make sure you are guaranteed to save money on this otherwi

Updated : 03/17/20 | March 17th, 2020 I haven’t been this excited to be somewhere in a long time. Sure, I was excited for Iceland. And Morocco. And that trip to the Caribbean last year. Okay, I’m excited a lot , but I haven’t been this excited in a long time. When I touched down in Bangkok a few days ago, I saw in the airplane window a reflection of a wide-eyed and bushy-tailed guy seeing a place for the first time all over again. That guy was me. I was home. For years, I’ve dreamed of getting back to my roots, slinging my backpack over my shoulder, and traveling without a plan again. However, life always seemed to get in the way and trips got delayed. “Something” always came up. It was easy to build a routine and enter a comfort zone. Days ticked by and, before I knew it, years have passed and the list of things to see got longer and more daunting. After months of talking about it, here I am, back in Southeast Asia, actually doing it. It’s finally real! I am back in Thailand,

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