Sharing the Wonder of My First Solo Trip, 1973
1:00 01/01/1970
On my first solo trip to Europe, in 1973 — just after high school graduation — I wrote postcards home nearly every day. I packed so much information onto each card that it was a challenge to read...
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The 5 coolest places you’ve probably never heard of
1:00 01/01/1970
As the world becomes increasingly interconnected and international travel all the more common, it can be hard to find new destinations that aren’t totally packed with tourists. If you’re a seasoned...
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7 Unmissable National Parks in Southeast Asia
1:00 01/01/1970
Southeast Asia is known for its warm beaches, plentiful islands, sprawling jungles, and varied wildlife. In addition to being a budget-friendly destination in a perpetual state of summer, Southeast...
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The Most Important Item I Pack: Pacsafe Travelsafe Review
1:00 01/01/1970
The single most important item I pack on my travels is my portable safe: my Pacsafe Travelsafe 12L. For years, I’ve been recommending this product to every traveler I know. Budget, luxury,...
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Stayin’ Alive at the Rick Steves’ Europe 2014 Christmas Party
1:00 01/01/1970
Last weekend, we packed nearly our entire staff onto a party boat and sailed the Puget Sound for our annual Christmas party. The views were breathtaking…and so was the dancing. I just have to say,...
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Do You Have Enough Confidence to Travel? You Should.
1:00 01/01/1970
Wandering Earl You’re ready to travel. You even bought a backpack. You told your friends that you’re taking off within the next few months. You have a general itinerary and you can’t wait to...
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1980s Throwback: Sink Stoppers and “Handwritten” Postcards
1:00 01/01/1970
In the 1980s, hotel sinks didn’t have stoppers in the drains. Why? To stop backpackers from washing their clothes in the room. To get around this, we produced a sink stopper (a little orange...
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Make Screening a Breeze this Winter with These CATSA Tips
1:00 01/01/1970
Whether you’re packing for a winter wonderland with the kids or escaping the cold, these tips from the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) will make getting through airport security a...
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Top 5 ski chalet swimming pools
1:00 01/01/1970
It’s pretty counter intuitive to be packing your thong along with a pair of budgie smugglers for his lordship when you’re off to the Alps, after all you’re going skiing, it’s not a beach holiday...
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A New Beginning
1:00 01/01/1970
Since starting this site in December of 2009 I’ve backpacked solo around Europe, lived the expat life in London and spent time living in Belgium and Ireland while trying to work out what to do...
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