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
6d 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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3w 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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1M 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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2M ago
Travelling and working around the world as a digital nomad gives you unparalleled freedom and adventure, but it also comes with unique risks and challenges. Unfortunately, things can and do go wrong when travelling, so I like to be prepared and get insurance for my all of my adventures. In this guide, I’m focusing on [...]
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2M ago
It can be hard knowing what to buy for a solo traveller. If it’s for their travels, then something small and useful is always appreciated, but I also love getting travel jewellery or cute travel gifts to enjoy when I’m at home. So to help you find the perfect gifts for solo travellers, I’ve picked [...]
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2M ago
Peruvian food is famous all over the world, and for good reason. I loved the food in Peru and had great fun trying lots of traditional Peruvian dishes throughout my travels there. I spent around 2 months in Peru and ate some incredible food, from meaty beef heart skewers to fresh ceviche and even guinea [...]
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3M ago
If you’re planning a solo trip this year, I’ve got some excellent suggestions for you. I asked some of my fellow female travel bloggers to share their recommendations for the best places for solo female travel in 2024, which I’ve included alongside some of my own suggestions from past trips and some of my bucket-list [...]
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4M ago
If you are a digital nomad coming to live in Barcelona for a few weeks or months, a coliving space can be a great way to make friends and be part of a community instead of renting an apartment alone. I was researching Barcelona coliving spaces for a month-long stay in Barcelona and came across [...]
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5M ago
I have been recommending GetYourGuide for booking tours and activities for years now, but it occurred to me that some of you may not have heard of the company or know much about how GetYourGuide works. So, in this article, I’ll go into detail about why I use GetYourGuide to book activities and tours in [...]
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5M ago
Are you planning to visit Cancun as a solo traveller? Cancun is one of the best places to travel alone in Mexico this Cancun solo travel guide will give you all the information you need to know about visiting Cancun solo. You’ll get tips for the best things to do in Cancun for solo travellers [...]
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