Backpacking Europe in the summer can be overwhelming. Use this guide to avoid the common pitfalls and find out how you can plan a budget-friendly trip around the continent. With tips and tricks for accommodation and transportation, as well as country-specific guides, you’re next Eurotrip will be foolproof!
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6 Cheap Ways to Travel Across Europe
Even with the falling euro, traveling around Europe can still be fairly expensive. However, weaker currencies, the rise of the sharing economy, new bus options, and lots of new budget airlines make getting around Europe quite affordable. Here are 7 ways to criss-cross the continent without breaking the budget.
Is Europe Safe to Visit Right Now?
With the perceived rise of terrorism and immigration issues in the news, many people are wondering if Europe is still a safe destination to travel to. Should you cancel your trip? The unfortunate reality is Europe is still probably safer than America! Find out why you shouldn’t let your fears hold you back.
How to Travel Cheap: 16 Ways to Travel for Cheap or Free
There are so many ways you can travel for virtually free. You don’t need a lot of money to begin. Even if you don’t earn a lot or have debt, there are ways to go overseas still. If you feel that no matter what you do you will never get ahead by saving money, follow this guide to ultimate travel frugality and see the world on the ultra-cheap.
7 Ways to Stay Motivated to Travel
Motivated people can achieve anything they set their mind to. But how does one stay motivated when you are busy working and living life while your family and friends disparage your ideas, you’re overwhelmed planning your trip, or maybe you’re just burnt out from being on the road? Let me show you.
Motivation is not an unlimited wellspring but a battery that has to be kept fully charged. While the idea of travel is always inspiring, sometimes life gets in the way and then suddenly, your eyes are no longer on the prize.
Solo Female Travel: How to Get Over Your Fears
Posted: 02/07/19 | February 7th, 2019 Kristin Addis from Be My Travel Muse writes our regular column on solo female travel. It’s an important topic I can’t adequately cover, so I brought in an expert to share her advice for other women travelers to help cover the topics important and specific to them! In this […]
Norway Travel Guide
When traveling Europe, a lot of people skip visiting Norway because of how expensive it is. While it’s true that Norway is not a budget-friendly destination, it is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, rivaling iconic destinations like New Zealand and Iceland when it comes to natural beauty. To top it all […]
My Favorite Hostels from Around the World
There are a lot of hostels in the world. And, during my many years on the road, I’ve stayed in more than I can count. Hundreds upon hundreds upon hundreds. Some of them have been wonderful. Some of them were just terrible. To help you avoid terrible hostels, we created this page where you’ll find […]
Coronavirus and Travel: What You Need to Know (Plus Resources)
Updated: 2/2/21 | February 2nd, 2021 Since March of 2020, Coronavirus has devastated the world. Millions have gotten sick, hundreds of thousands have lost their lives, and entire economies have been shut down. In just a matter of weeks, entire countries completely locked themselves down and closed their borders to visitors. For the first time […]
How I Research My Solo Travel Destinations
Posted: 01/02/19 | January 2nd, 2019 Kristin Addis from Be My Travel Muse writes our regular column on solo female travel. It’s an important topic I can’t adequately cover, so I brought in an expert to share her advice for other women travelers to help cover the topics important and specific to them! In this […]
7 Ways to Scratch the Travel Itch Without Traveling
When you travel, each day is a rush and for many people, being home may not be as exciting. But you can still have travel experiences even if you aren’t traveling. When you can’t go anywhere, here are 4 ways to have the world come to you.
How to Cope with Travel Mistakes
Last Updated: 7/8/23 | July 8th, 2023 I make a lot of mistakes. Despite years of constant travel to over 100 countries, I can’t believe how often I still make rookie mistakes when I should know better. For example, over the years years, I have: Almost gone to the wrong airport – twice Mistakenly booked two […]