Tales of a Backpacker Blog
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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 Blog
3M ago
Are you planning to visit Costa Rica as a solo female traveller and looking for some tips and advice? You’re in the right place! Costa Rica is the ideal destination for solo travellers who want a mix of adventure and relaxation and a fantastic place to get close to nature. I spent 10 days exploring the [...]
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Tales of a Backpacker Blog
3M ago
I must admit, when I think about delicious cuisine in Europe, Hungarian food doesn’t automatically spring to mind. However, there is some incredible food in Budapest to enjoy, and I loved trying out all the traditional Hungarian dishes I could find. If you are wondering what to eat in Budapest, get your taste buds going [...]
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Tales of a Backpacker Blog
3M ago
It can be hard knowing what to buy for road trippers. If they’re on the road for work then practical gifts are more useful than cute and funny gifts, but if they love to hit the road with friends or family then something useful but fun is always appreciated! So to help you find the [...]
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Tales of a Backpacker Blog
3M ago
If you’re heading to England’s capital city this winter, you’ll need to know what clothes to wear in London during the winter as the weather isn’t the best! But with these tips and advice, you can plan what to pack for London and keep warm and dry as you explore. Here’s what to wear in [...]
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Tales of a Backpacker Blog
4M ago
One of the best road trips in Australia is the drive in between Perth and Broome. This road trip largely follows the coastline of the state of Western Australia, although there are also some detours inland. While it’s a long drive between the two major destinations (over 2000km!) there’s no shortage of awesome experiences along [...]
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Tales of a Backpacker Blog
5M ago
If you want to know how to start housesitting, I’m here to tell you everything I have learned about housesitting and petsitting, including my top house sitting tips for finding assignments, how to bag your perfect house sit, and how to have a successful sit while you’re there. Read on for the beginner’s guide on [...]
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Tales of a Backpacker Blog
5M ago
I don’t want to scare you, but unfortunately, bad things can and do happen, so it’s best to be prepared for them. That said, I don’t think that travelling alone is any more dangerous than living and working in my own city – I use most of these solo travel safety items wherever I am [...]
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Tales of a Backpacker Blog
6M ago
I adore Venice, and it always surprises me when people say that they don’t like this incredible city. However, when I press them further it becomes clear that they didn’t have the best experience because of some common tourist mistakes. Unfortunately, these mistakes can ruin a trip, so to help you to avoid them here [...]
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Tales of a Backpacker Blog
7M ago
Housesitting is a great way to travel the world on a budget, as you get free accommodation in exchange for caring for someone’s home and pets – but it’s not always the easiest way to save money while travelling! I have done several housesits for friends of mine, and decided to try TrustedHousesitters to do [...]
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Tales of a Backpacker Blog
7M ago
Accommodation is often one of the most difficult aspects of digital nomad life and finding places to stay in each new destination can be exhausting! If you’re not sure what kind of digital nomad housing is out there or are wondering which is the best digital nomad accommodation for you, I’ve got you covered! In [...]
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