Trusted Housesitters: Travel the world while petsitting
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1M ago
I have been using Trusted Housesitters since 2019, and completed petsits all over the world! This blog post shares some of my experiences as a pet sitter, and the reasons why I continue to use and recommend Trusted Housesitters. Trusted Housesitters: How to House and Petsit Around the World Trusted Housesitters is a unique service that connects homeowners in need of pet and house care with responsible and trustworthy individuals passionate about travel and animals. It’s a win-win situation, allowing sitters to stay for free in exchange for pet care.  While I had tried Trusted Housesitter ..read more
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SafetyWing: Digital Nomad Travel Insurance
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by thepinkbackpack.com
1M ago
This post describes SafetyWing travel insurance for digital nomads. I have been traveling solo for over 10 years, and living the digital nomad lifestyle since 2018. Traveling full-time as a lifestyle is the ultimate adventure, and I would never trade my experiences for the world, but it definitely has its own unique considerations: like how will you manage your health, or unanticipated emergencies, when you are so far from your home country?  I have personally used SafetyWing for several years because they offer travel insurance designed to meet the unique needs of digital nomads (locati ..read more
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Choosing to Stay
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by thepinkbackpack.com
1y ago
This guest post was authored by Helen Clear Kaunga I am not a Traveller. I tried to be one but I stayed. I guess that makes me a Stayer. It doesn’t sound so romantic does it? Not something I would put in my Tinder profile (if I had one). The first time I came to Mwanza, Tanzania (the place I now call home), I was 23. It was all deliciously romantic; the warm Earth beneath my feet, the ruby sunsets, the mighty, cleansing rainstorms, the giant, creamy avocados, the soft hum of crickets at night. I was also giddy and stupid, in the early throes of love with my (now) husband, so everything had an ..read more
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Bush Walking in Mkuru, Tanzania
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by thepinkbackpack.com
3y ago
Bush Walking in Mkuru, Tanzania This post is sponsored by Tarakwai Safaris The sun hadn’t quite risen over the peak of Kilimanjaro. Its presence was concealed by billowy streaks of ashy grey clouds. The camp was suspended in stillness, but the surrounding savannah had come alive, like a heartbeat, drumming each moment forward. A low hum vibrated through the mist as the honeybees began to stir; though I couldn’t see them against the dimly lit horizon, their presence was strangely comforting. A songbird swooped from a nearby Acacia tree, harmonizing with the chirping crickets and croaking bull f ..read more
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Useful Travel Items: 8 Surprising Things to Bring on your next Trip
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by thepinkbackpack.com
3y ago
Over the years, I’ve come to rely on a few useful travel items that are always in my bag while traveling. In the past year, I’ve transitioned to more of a digital nomad lifestyle so these suggestions definitely reflect that style of travel, but some of these useful travel items might be things you’ve never thought to pack before! I’ve included shopping links for your convenience below. Useful Travel Items: 8 Surprising Things to Bring on your next Trip Extension cord So imagine you are traveling somewhere that requires an adapter to charge your devices. You’ve only packed one or two (because ..read more
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Is Social Media Ruining Travel?
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by thepinkbackpack.com
3y ago
Is social media ruining travel? I realize this is a pretty loaded question…So let me first preface this article with my sentiments of how much I have grown to appreciate the reach of social media. It’s created so many opportunities for me to meet new people, network and collaborate on interesting writing projects, showcase my love for photography and share my adventures. After nearly 5 years in the travel blogging space, it now actually helps to support my travel lifestyle….but, it’s definitely changed how I travel. To be absolutely transparent, sometimes I wonder if it’s ruined travel all to ..read more
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Kythnos, Greece: The Most Underrated Greek Island
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by thepinkbackpack.com
3y ago
The island of Kythnos is part of the Western Cyclades and just a 3 hour ferry ride from Athens. Yet, prior to visiting Kythnos in late 2020, when I moved to the island during the pandemic, I had never even heard of it. Instead, the big daddy islands like Santorini and Mykonos dominate the travel bucket lists of many international tourists. Unfortunately, with their fame comes the expensive prices, crowds and an overall ‘touristy’ feel. That’s why after living on the island of Kythnos for two months, I think it could actually be one of the most underrated Greek islands. Here’s why: Why Kythno ..read more
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Fun Facts about Steph of The Pink Backpack
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by thepinkbackpack.com
3y ago
Want to know a little more about the human behind the Pink Backpack? Read more about this blog, or scroll below to learn some fun facts about Steph — that’s me, hi! Working remotely from an island in Greece! About Steph from The Pink Backpack   I’m currently based in Tanzania.   I have a PhD in health sciences and I used to work in health care as a rehabilitation therapist.   Writing is one of my biggest passions and I journal obsessively. Sometimes I share my writing in my ‘pages from my journal’ series on instagram, though you can find the good stuff on my blog. You might ..read more
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Launching a Business during the Pandemic: My New Virtual Yoga Studio
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by thepinkbackpack.com
3y ago
It’s no big secret that the travel industry has suffered in 2020. The long term impacts remain to be seen, but many travel writers have had to make a pivot to a new niche, new project or new job all together as a result of their incomes and web traffic tanking. My pivot has been a long time coming. The truth is, my lifestyle of constant travel wasn’t sustainable. There were times in the past few years where I was in a new country every month, and while I am so grateful for the countless adventures I’ve had, the constant moving around and juggling so many demands was impacting my health. The p ..read more
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I moved to a Greek island during the global pandemic
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by thepinkbackpack.com
3y ago
2020 has been a year folks. Wildfires; a global pandemic; international borders closed; lock downs; economic crisis; the largest global civil rights movement we have ever seen; more wildfires; Trump; a climate emergency on the brink in Trinidad & Tobago, a genocide in Nigeria, civil war in Ethiopia and of course the US elections. All this and 2020 isn’t even done with us yet. Needless to say it’s been a tough time for many of us. On a personal note, this year has been a time of transition and immense release for me. They say before we can welcome something new into our lives, we need to f ..read more
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