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Coming to terms with the fact that the only certainty in life is that life is uncertain, has completely changed the way I travel! 🌎⁣ ⁣ I can tell ya that the list writer & to-do maker within me is STILL always looking to plan ahead 🤦🏼‍♀️ After a few years of solo travel, travelling with friends & organized tours I’ve experienced different ways of exploring new places. ⁣ ⁣ Even though it can be scary to go off on a whim with little to no plan, I reckon that type of travel is my fave because the possibilities are endless 💫⁣ ⁣ What’s your favourite way to travel? And who else wants to throw a dart at a world map & go on a last minute trip?👇🏽 New Zealand summers 💭 SOUTH EAST ASIA 💦⁣ ⁣ Hands down one of the most beautiful AND easiest places for broke backpackers like myself to travel through😅💸⁣ ⁣ If you’re thinking about planning a trip to Bali, the Philippines or Sri Lanka head to my blog for full itineraries! ⁣ ⁣ What’s in each itinerary:⁣ 🌟 budget hacks ⁣ 🌟 accommodation ⁣ 🌟 activities ⁣ 🌟 must sees & what you can skip⁣ 🌟 day by day guide ⁣ ⁣ Save this post for when you’re planning your trip & feel free to DM me with any questions! ⁣ ⁣ Link in bio 🤩 Who wants to go on a ROAD TRIP? 🚘⁣ ⁣ It’s been a while since my last one & I’m starting to think that road trips are highly underrated! ⁣ ⁣ As a Canadian 🇨🇦 (from Toronto) it’s often easier to explore the US 🇺🇸 via car since we’re so close to the boarder.⁣ ⁣ Not only is it a pretty cheap way to travel but you can stop at different spots along the way 🙌🏽⁣ ⁣ Head to my blog for 6 must do’s for your Toronto to Chicago road trip! Link in bio ✌🏽 What makes you feel most alive? ⚡️⁣ ⁣ For me, it’s hopping in a plane, train, bus or car & heading someplace new.⁣ ⁣ Not knowing what’s in store or what my experience will look like (no matter how many pictures I may have seen) is what keeps me coming back for more! 🙌🏽 ICELAND 💫⁣ ⁣ How long to stay: ⁣ * 1-2 weeks ☝🏽⁣ ⁣ Must sees: ⁣ * Thingvellir National Park ⛰⁣ * Rekjadalur hot springs hike 💦⁣ * Northern Lights 🌙✨⁣ ⁣ Head to my blog to see how I spent $1500 (including flights) for a week in Iceland & save this post to help you plan your trip in the future! ⁣ ⁣ Link in bio 🤟🏽 Have you been utilizing your layovers? 🛩⁣ ⁣ Layovers can be such a great way to explore a new place, even if it’s just a short amount of time ⏱⁣ ⁣ Next time you’re booking a flight, try finding layovers that are at least 10 hours + so you have the opportunity to leave the airport ☝🏽 it’s usually the same price as the original flight route or slightly more expensive so it shouldn’t break the bank! 💰⁣ ⁣ I’ve even extended layovers for up to a week in certain places (ex. 1 week in Switzerland on my way home to Canada from Spain) to work in an additional trip 😏⁣ ⁣ Travel doesn’t HAVE to be expensive! If you’re looking for cheap travel hacks & backpacking guides, head to my blog!⁣ ⁣ Link in bio 😌 ✨SWITZERLAND✨⁣ ⁣ If you haven’t been to Switzerland yet, you’re seriously missing out! 😍⁣ ⁣ Head to my blog for my 1 week backpacking guide PLUS budget tips for saving money in Switzerland (since it’s crazyyyyy expensive💸) ⁣ ⁣ Link in bio ✌🏽 Just about that time of year where I run away to someplace warm again 💭🌞 🌊BALI BACKPACKING🌊⁣ ⁣ Bali is such a beautiful & cheap destination for backpackers! From rice fields to waterfalls, it’s got it all. ⁣ ⁣ Want to know how you can have a luxury trip for only $50 A DAY?! Head to my blog for my itinerary now 🙌🏽⁣ ⁣ Link in bio ✌🏽 Are you scared to take the plunge? 🌊⁣ ⁣ Maybe you’re dreaming of travel but are worried about all of the things that could possibly go wrong .. 💭⁣ ⁣ Head to my blog for 13 common travel fears & how YOU can overcome them!! ⁣ ⁣ Link in bio ☺️ With spooky season here and thriving, I figure there’s no better time to share one of the scariest experiences I’ve had while travelling 💀⁣ ⁣ As someone who’s always loved driving, I seriously never gave renting a scooter a second thought 🏍 I ended up crashing into a tree and injuring myself pretty seriously!⁣ ⁣ Read more about my experience, dealing with the damages and how to rent a scooter safely if you choose to do so! ⁣ ⁣ New blog linked in bio 🤟🏽 Looking for some travel inspo? 💫⁣ ⁣ Despite popular beliefs, travel doesn’t have to be far away! It’s easy to get into a routine and forget about checking out places near home. I do it far too often but I’ve been putting in MUCH more effort this year to get out and do things! ⁣ ⁣ With just a wee bit of research you can probably find some pretty neat places just around the corner from home.⁣ ⁣ Since I’ve been lacking in the travel department lately I headed to Mono Cliffs Provincial Park this week for a beautiful autumn walk with some friends 🍂 & to take pictures for my thrifting/vintage page @vitalvintageco (shameless plug 😏 will be doing a giveaway at 500 followers so keep an eye on that!) ⁣ ⁣ Anyways ... back to travel. It doesn’t HAVE to be expensive! You can travel nearby and still have memorable experiences. For any & all budget travel info head to my blog. Link in bio as always 🤙🏽 Hostel ☠️ horror ☠️ stories ..⁣ ⁣ With Halloween creeping around the corner, I’ve been thinking about my craziest & scariest situations while travelling & staying in hostels.⁣ ⁣ Don’t get me wrong, I love hostels & think it’s a great way to meet people BUT.. I’ve encountered a few less than ideal situations while staying in them. From critters 🐀 to arrests 👮🏻‍♂️, I think it’s safe to say I’ve just about seen it all! ⁣ ⁣ Read about my experiences on my blog. Link in bio 👊🏽 Feeling thankful 🍂 #CanadianThanksgiving Summers in Canada are too short 💦 What’s one thing that isn’t fun about backpacking? ⁣ ⁣ BUDGET AIRLINES 😒⁣ ⁣ During my last backpacking trip I ended up on quite a few budget flights to save money while getting to and from different islands 🐚⁣ ⁣ Between cancelled flights & other mishaps, I’ve come to discover the WORST airlines out there! ⁣ ⁣ Link in bio for the 4 budget airlines to avoid & 1 surprisingly good one 😮☝🏽 Don’t get me wrong, solo travel is great but I’ve also had so many amazing times travelling with friends 🌟⁣ ⁣ When my best friend flew across the world 🌎 to visit me in Australia I had the best time showing her around & then travelling a bit together! ⁣ ⁣ One of my favourite memories from her visit was just hanging out at the beach & catching up after not seeing each other for nearly a year. ⁣ ⁣ Do you prefer travelling alone or with friends? And what’s your favourite memory you’ve shared on a trip with friends? Leave a comment below! 👇🏽⁣ ⁣ Oh and happy belated birthday to the gal who spent a full day on multiple planes to see me 💕 Ready to go chase some more waterfalls 💦 HOW TO: find paid internships abroad 📝⁣ ⁣ Interning abroad is such a good way to travel and live in another country, while still building up your resume & breaking into your field 👊🏽⁣ ⁣ Here are some ways you can find PAID💰internships abroad! ⁣ ⁣ 🌟TIMING ⏰- apply to jobs before you leave home so you aren’t scrambling when you’re in an unfamiliar place ⁣ 🌟CONFIDENCE 😎- own your skills & be confident in interviews even if you don’t know everything! Practice makes perfect⁣ 🌟WORK YOUR WAY UP 📈- you may have to start with an unpaid position for a few months until you have experience to get work that’s paid but don’t worry, it won’t take long! ⁣ ⁣ Want to know more? Head to my blog for 8 more tips to finding paid internships in another country 🌎⁣ ⁣ Link in bio ☝🏽

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