France is one of those countries that everyone dreams about – from the romance of Paris to the countryside in Provence and the glitz of the French Riviera. The best way to mentally prepare and get excited for your French vacation is to read these books to read before visiting France! You’ll find tons of WWII books set in France, but there are so many others as well! I’ve organized these in both WWII books, as well as non-WWII books, depending on your preference! There are thousands of amazing fiction books set in France, but these are just a few fun ones to start your list. Headed to Italy on…
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Travel First Aid Kit: 6 Clutch Things You Should Have
When you’re traveling, the last thing you want to think about is getting injured or ill. But, things happen. So it’s a good idea to take at least the basics – like these 6 things that are the best for a travel first aid kit. If you’re looking for a full round-the-world first aid kit, you can find that as well. Or, I also have specific recommendations for an India first aid kit. But the thing with these items is that they’re small, easily packable, and can be hard to find when you need them. I didn’t include things like bandaids or Tylenol/Paracetamol. Why? Because those things are easy to…
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The Best GoPro Accessories for Travel
There are many reasons to travel with a GoPro, and one of the main ones is the number of awesome accessories for them. With accessories for just about every activity you can think of, which are the best ones for GoPros for travel? Here are just a few you should consider taking along on your next trip. 1. GoPro 3-Way Selfie Stick In my opinion, the GoPro 3-way selfie stick is THE best travel accessory for your GoPro, bar none. If you’re traveling alone, it has a number of angles where you can take a semi-natural seeming picture with you in it – and without the selfie stick in it.…
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9 Reasons to Travel With A GoPro
A GoPro is one of the best cameras to take traveling with you for many reasons. They’re small, adaptable, generally high-quality and an all-around great asset. When you’re planning for long-term travel, or even just a fun trip, here are 9 reasons you should take a GoPro in your bag. 1. GoPros are incredibly versatile cameras With modes for photos, videos, hyperlapse and more, GoPros can fit into a number of different spots in your arsenal. 2. GoPros are small and easy to pack No matter where you’re traveling or what you’re doing, space is probably an issue. The awesome thing about a GoPro is how small it is. It’s…
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What It Actually Takes To Quit Your Job & Travel The World
It seems everyone dreams of quitting their job to travel the world, but what does it take to actually do so? Depending on your personality and risk tolerance, it can be fairly complicated. But it can be done! 1. Figure Out Your Money Situation Yep, money comes first. One of the more annoying things to figure out, but alas – the world does run on money. You’ve got a number of options for the best way to handle money – savings, having a plan to work abroad, etc. Make sure you’ve thoroughly investigated each one. Saving Money to Travel the World There are lots of pieces of advice on how…
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6 Ways to Visit Lake Como on a Budget
Lake Como is an absolutely incredible place to go in Italy, but it’s not one that’s renowned for being cheap. However, if you’re careful with it, you can get the most out of your visit to Lake Como while on a budget! 1. Lake Como Accommodations on a Budget The first key for Lake Como is to figure out how to get your accommodations while on a budget. AirBnBs are plentiful in the area, with some more expensive than others (as with all things). One key for any place is that you can frequently get discounts of 20% or more if you’ll stay for either 5+ nights, or a whole…
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Great Books to Read While Visiting Key West and the Florida Keys
The Florida Keys and Key West have been the home of many great authors, and are a great place to relax – so what better to do than find some fun beach reads for the Florida Keys? Key West is an incredible literary town, with a rich tradition of some of the world’s most revered writers calling it home. Combine that with the island lifestyle “where the weird go pro,” Key West and the Florida Keys are the perfect place to grab a great book and enjoy! Hemingway Books to Read in Key West A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway One of the most immortal classics by Hemingway himself,…
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7 Budgeting Tips for Long-Term Travel
Long-term travel is a dream come true, but budgeting for it is a significant undertaking. When you’re budgeting for long-term travel, you have to have a plan for how much money you need, and a plan for when you get home. These budgeting tips for long-term travel are here to help you make sure you don’t get into a budget bind while you’re abroad. See how much I spent on my four-month round the world trip. 1. Plan Your Budget by Day By City or Country Before you leave for your trip, it’s a good idea to build a spreadsheet with the places you think you’ll go, and a rough…
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How To Plan A Round-the-World Trip
There are no shortage of logistics when you’re planning any sort of trip, but when you’re thinking about how to plan a round-the-world trip, there are even more. So when it came to planning my four-month round-the-world trip, I knew I was in for some major planning. Here’s a recap of how I planned my round-the-world trip, with some lessons I learned from hindsight as well. Put The Big Rocks In First You know the story about putting the big rocks in first in life? It’s equally applicable when you’re planning a big trip. For me, the big rocks were the key things I wanted to do. Everything else could…
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Visiting Europe In the Summer: What You Need to Know
School’s out, the sun’s out – it’s summer! You finally have a few weeks to take the dream vacation to Europe. Before you go, make sure you’re prepared for what to expect from summer in Europe. 1. Air Conditioning Is Not Used As Much As in the US Europeans, in general, are much more tolerant of the heat than in the US. If you must have air conditioning, make sure to double check that your hotel offers it – and definitely check if you’re using AirBnB. For places that have AC, know that it won’t be turned down quite as much as it would in the US. I heard many…
