Tales of a Backpacker
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Hi! I'm Claire, a 30-something food and travel lover who can't keep still! I'm here to help you travel the world on a budget, while still splurging on once-in-a-lifetime experiences. I have proved that women over 30 can travel solo too, and if I can do it, so can you!
Tales of a Backpacker
1w ago
Planning to spend 3 days in Porto Portugal and looking for an awesome Porto itinerary? I’ve got you covered! Porto is a city full of surprises. Often overlooked in favour of its flashier cousin Lisbon, there is something for everyone and I think I actually preferred it over Lisbon. If you’re booking a trip to [...]
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Tales of a Backpacker
3w ago
Looking for fabulous travel gifts for mum? You’re in the right place! I’ve picked out some of my favourite travel gifts for mums everywhere, whether you want Mother’s day travel gifts or something special for a birthday or other celebration for a mum who loves to travel you’ll find it here. This post is [...]
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Tales of a Backpacker
1M ago
Need ideas for things to do on a plane? It can be hard to fill the time on long flights, especially if you’re an active person and aren’t used to sitting still for that long! But don’t worry, I’ve got you covered – after taking flights all over the world (even 16.5 hours from the [...]
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Tales of a Backpacker
1M ago
Becoming a digital nomad isn’t as hard as many people think, but there are a few basics that you need to make sure you get right to ensure you have a safe and successful digital nomad life. Here are ten digital nomad essentials that you definitely need to have! WiFi Surely the most basic of [...]
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Tales of a Backpacker
1M ago
Cancun, Mexico is often associated with high-end resorts, all-inclusive resorts, high-end restaurants and fancy getaways – but backpacking Cancun on a budget is entirely possible. This backpacker’s guide to Cancun will provide you with practical information on how to plan a budget-friendly trip to this beautiful beach destination. We’ll discuss things such as where to [...]
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Tales of a Backpacker
2M ago
The Blue Mountains in Australia is a popular Sydney day trip destination, but my biggest tip for visiting the National Park is to NOT take a day trip from Sydney! The Blue Mountains are well worth spending more time here – several days if you can – in order to make the most of this [...]
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Tales of a Backpacker
2M ago
I’m not a big fan of flying. It’s a means to an end though, and if a long flight means I can go somewhere amazing then I will suck it up in order to get there! Here are some tips for flying long haul, with some useful things that I’ve found to make the whole [...]
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Tales of a Backpacker
2M ago
Perth is a great city to use as a base for exploring Western Australia, and there are lots of Perth day trips you can do to see more of WA without straying too far. Some day trips from Perth are best done as a tour so you can sit back and relax while someone else [...]
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Tales of a Backpacker
3M ago
Despite being one of the most isolated cities in the world, there are lots of cool things to do in Perth in Western Australia no matter what your travel budget might be. I knew Australia was going to be an expensive trip for me so I did my best to save money in Perth while [...]
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Tales of a Backpacker
3M ago
Unfortunately, things can and do go wrong when you travel. There are strict rules around the regulation of travel insurance so I can’t advise you in any way, but here is some information that might help you decide whether to buy travel insurance and which company to choose. Why I Buy Travel Insurance I never [...]
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