That first music festival experience remains etched in your memory forever. Sunburns, barefoot dancing, ice cold beverages raised to the chords of your favorite song . . . Especially in Australia and New Zealand, festival culture is a recognized part of national identity. If you’re here on a working holiday visa, it’s worth your savings […]
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My Long-Term Travel Packing List: A Collapsible Backpack
With so little space in a backpacker’s portable closet, every item must be picked, purchased and stashed wisely. The right travel packing list is key to a light bag and a successful trip. It doesn’t matter where you go, as long as you’re prepared for the journey. Like a baby opossum clinging to its mother, […]
A Broke Girl’s Guide to International Camping
Sleeping bags and roasted marshmallows never sound as attractive as Egyptian cotton sheets and room service gelato. But when it comes to saving money and extending your travels for a few extra months, international camping can be far more appealing than you think. From the most basic tent-in-the-woods experience, to “glamping” (camping with a few […]