When we travel, the idea is to go somewhere new, somewhere exciting, and where we are going to be pushed out of our every day bubble to experience how others around the world live. If you want to truly experience a new place though, you need to learn how to travel like a local, otherwise you’re just spending money to be in a new place, but comforted by touristy, safe, and familiar experiences. Of course there is always a time and a place for classic tourist activities, but there should be a balance, to truly experience all that a place has to offer.
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The Pro’s of Traveling in the Winter
Most people think that winter is a time of dark, short days, cold weather, and gloomy atmospheres. While some of these stereotypes may be true, it doesn’t need to be the time to hibernate and dream about summer days and traveling the world. Traveling in the winter actually has many pro’s to it, and not as many con’s as you might think, if you approach it with the right attitude. Below is a list of my top five pro’s of traveling in the winter.
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Things to Know Before Visiting Spain
Spain is an amazing country, that has so much history and culture to explore and experience. There are some things that you should know though before you visit Spain. Of course these are mostly stereotypes (that we found to almost always be true), but still things you should be aware of before you go. From their eating habits, to their way of living life, the Spanish, like every culture, is unique and has it’s own way of doing things.
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How To Cook In A Hotel Room
While you are traveling, especially if you’re staying in a hotel room, eating out in restaurants can get tiring, and expensive! Sometimes you just wish you could cook a meal and stay in for the night, but how do you do that when you stay in a hotel? Well, there are actually a lot of meals you can prep right in your room, using the basic items that are already there! Here are my top five tips for cooking in your room and helping you save money in the process!
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What To Do During A Layover
Lets admit it, airports can be boring and stressful! They aren’t a place where most people would like to waste their free time. Unfortunately, when you’re flying, you may find yourself with hours of extra time in an airport. Whether you have an intentional layover, or your flight is delayed, etc. it can be hard to come up with things to do during a layover. Below are my top ideas for how to burn through that time, and what to do during a layover!
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How To Hide Money While Traveling
While traveling is a blast and you will probably have some of the most memorable moments of your life, it can be riskier than your average day to day life. Of course I don’t mean to imply that you will be mugged or pick pocketed every time you go on a trip, but there are more chances for accidents. Whether you are taking in all the sites and simply forget your wallet or lose a card somewhere, or you are unfortunately robbed, it is always a good idea to have your money hidden to avoid thieves, and back up incase your wallet goes missing.
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