Author: Kelsey
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Saving Money On Food On International Trips
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Is it Possible to Save Money on Food While Traveling in an Expensive Country? Big ticket items during international travel tend to be your hotels, flights, and ground rentals, but the cost of food can actually add up to a significant amount. Some countries are quite affordable overall, but their…
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What’s It Like to Travel to Vietnam as Someone From the United States?
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What’s It Like to Travel to Vietnam as Someone From the United States? The Vietnam War ended about 50 years ago, and there are still billions of people on the planet today who were alive to see it happen. As an American, I grew up learning about the war from…
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What to Pack on an International Vacation
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Do You Need a Lot of Extra Items for Your International Vacation? As you pack your suitcases for your upcoming international trip, you may assume that you need a ton of extra stuff that you wouldn’t normally need during a domestic vacation or a road trip. However, you don’t need…
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Where to Splurge On Your International Vacation
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Can You Enjoy a Budget-Friendly Vacation And Still Splurge? I will admit that I’m not the most frugal when it comes to travel. I do love saving money, but not at the expense of my enjoyment of seeing another country. I spend a little more than a budget traveler, but…
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Should You Visit One Country Or Many on Your International Vacation?
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Can You Fully Appreciate Travel With a Packed Multi-Country Itinerary? If you travel infrequently, you may feel that the only way to experience an international vacation is to visit as many countries as possible. You might only get the opportunity to have your passport stamped once a decade. With only…
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Itinerary Tips for First-Time International Travelers
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Should you feel afraid to travel internationally for the first time? The first time you get your passport stamped is pretty fun, but what about all the adventures that come after you leave the airport? Is international travel an activity that requires loads and loads of preparation and information? Or,…
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Travel & Luggage: To Check or Not To Check Your Bags
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Should You Always Carry-On or Is It Okay To Check Your Luggage? One of the easiest ways to save money on your vacation is to use a small bag and carry your luggage on the plane rather than having the airline store it for you during your flight. These days,…
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Using Google Maps and Street View for Your Road Trip
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Can you see where you’re going before you get there? If you use Google Maps, you can definitely see where you’re going before you get there. One of the coolest features on Google Maps is their street view option, which takes you down to street level and allows you to…
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Creating a Relaxed Vacation Itinerary That’s Full of Fun
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Can you book an exciting vacation that’s full of adventure but doesn’t wear you out? If you’re looking to sit on a beach chair for a straight week without any sort of stress, you can certainly book a flight and an all-inclusive hotel and enter a state of pure relaxation…
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Tips for Finding a Great Hotel
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Can You Find a Great Hotel in a Place You’ve Never Been? Booking the perfect hotel for your vacation might seem difficult when you’ve never traveled internationally or a great distance from your home. However, you can find the perfect hotel for your vacation by following some simple and straightforward…