Tag: solo trip
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My 48-Hour Iceland Stopover Experience: Reykjavík, Southern Coast, & Midnight Sun
A full detailing of my experience including costs, transportation, and more. Iceland had always been one of my dream destinations, but with it being such an expensive country, visiting always seemed unrealistic. However, earlier this year I took a trip to the UK with my family. I decided to leave a week earlier than them…
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My 5-Day San Francisco Itinerary
Nowadays, San Francisco gets a bad rap, but it’s filled with so much important history and has an extraordinary landscape that you certainly don’t want to miss. From delicious foods and a diverse culture to stunning views of the Bay and Pacific Ocean, San Francisco is a very unique city. This itinerary is based on…
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My 9-Day Thailand Itinerary
Welcome to my 9-day Thailand itinerary! To preface, this itinerary mainly focuses on the Bangkok and Chiang Mai regions. If you want to visit any beaches or islands in the southern part of Thailand, I’d recommend budgeting at least 14 full days in the country. I unfortunately did not have time to visit the south,…
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Meeting Elephants in Thailand: My Experience at Elephant Nature Park
Visiting the Elephant Nature Park in Thailand was quite honestly one of the best days of my life. Prior to travelling to Thailand, I knew I wanted to visit an elephant sanctuary. I did a lot of research to determine which organization was the most ethical, and Elephant Nature Park seemed to be the best…
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Top 10 Things to Do in Chicago—According to a Chicago Tour Guide
From the infamous Bean and deep dish pizza to professional theatre and incredible museums, there is an endless amount of things to do in Chicago. Before we get into specific things to do, as a resident (and tour guide) of Chicago, my first recommendation when visiting the city is don’t stay downtown the entire time.…
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4 Tips on How to Choose a Hostel
Decisions are hard, especially when there are so many options to choose from. The same can go for choosing the right hostel for your stay in a foreign place, but there are many ways to help you narrow down your choices and choose a hostel that’s the best fit for you. First of all, why…
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Thailand Sleeper Trains: My Experience
When in Thailand, there are two primary ways to travel long distance from one city to another: fly, or take the train. I chose the latter. Despite loving to travel, I’m not a big fan of flying. To avoid that and experience something new, I decided to take a sleeper train from Bangkok to Chiang…
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5 things I learned on my first solo trip
I did quite a bit of research before deciding which country would be the destination for my first solo trip. Of all places I could’ve gone, I chose to travel to a country on the opposite side of the world: Thailand. I was elated for my first trip alone, but as the flight drew closer…
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