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Traveling to Madagascar – One girl’s Move Across the World

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I’m currently staring at my new 32” suitcase for traveling that arrived yesterday. This has to be the largest suitcase that I’ve owned to date, but I wish it held more. I’m about to move overseas in the next few weeks

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Traveling with Friends: 7 must-haves for choosing your travel buddy

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  How do you choose which friends to travel with? Here are seven things I look for in a travel companion: A desire to travel (not just the thought to travel) Not everyone wants to see the world, or is willing or able to

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Budget-friendly and FUN Things To Do On a Trip…you wouldnt think of

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You can find fun and cheap things to do anywhere you travel if you know where to look. One fun thing that I do everywhere I travel is find a local ice cream shop. There is just something about ice

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How to do your research when planning a trip.

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It is important to get as much information as possible when planning for a trip. Some girls put more time into deciding on their next pair of shoes than planning their overseas trip, but I promise it will be worth your time to do a little extra research.

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4 Ways to Keep Your Clothes Clean on the Road

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When you travel overseas to see the beautiful great unknown, chances are you’ll be hiking on foot a lot. And sweating. But no worries, even when you have to pack light there are a few things you can take with

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5 Great Tips to Avoid Getting Sick When Eating Internationally

Tips for eating internationally and not getting sick

Part of the adventure of traveling abroad is immersing yourself in the culture, which includes the local cuisine.The reason a lot of people avoid many international foods is the fear of getting sick. There is nothing worse than getting sick

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Go for the Gator Meat – Making the Most of International Cuisine

As I looked at the unusual food placed in front of me, I realized IT WAS NOW OR NEVER. I had seen everything from grub kabobs to alligator meat, but this was something completely different. I was staying at a

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The Perfect Clothing Packing List for Europe

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If you’re like us, you like having lots of clothing options for different occasions. The problem is, this has really gotten us into trouble for overseas travel.  We’ve been known to get carried away and pack waaaay to many shoe

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The Top 5 (Unexpected) Ways to Have a Great Trip

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Think back to your last trip – what story do you tell? Chances are, you may have seen a great tourist attraction. What you probably remembered and chuckled about however, are the unexpected things that happened along the way. When

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Turning everyday life into an adventure

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Sometimes you just can’t make it to Tuscany, and you have to make the adventure come to you. I’ve learned you can make life more adventurous by:  1) Making it a priority  2) Not settling for ordinary  3) Planning for

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