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Seven Places to Go When You’re Lost, Broke, and Ready for Adventure

By Shalee Wanders | Apr 12, 2018

Seven Places to Go When You’re Lost, Broke, and Ready for Adventure   You’re at a crossroad in your life. Maybe it’s a failed relationship, a crappy job, or just a total “over it” outlook on life. You’re ready to go somewhere. You’re not rolling in dough, but you need to escape and figure sh*t…

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How I Snagged a $21 Flight to Australia

By Shalee Wanders | Dec 28, 2017

HOW I SNAGGED A $21 FLIGHT TO AUSTRALIA   I recently had you all guess where I snagged an international flight for $21 on Instagram. I received dozens and dozens of questions from you asking how it was possible once I revealed I was headed to Australia. Australia?! For $21? Aren’t they usually $3,000? Yes,…

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How Much Does it Cost to Travel The World for a Year?

By Shalee Wanders | Nov 6, 2017

How Much Does it Cost to Travel the World for a Year? January 25, 2020 One of the most frequent questions I receive is “how much does it cost to travel the world for a year?” It’s a tough question to answer. When it comes to how to afford to travel for a year, the…

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Budget Van Renovation: How to Renovate a Van For Under $600

By Shalee Wanders | Oct 31, 2016

Budget Van Renovation: How to Renovate a Van For Under $600 January 25, 2020   I’ll always look back and remember that my first home was a van. Nearly two months after arriving back to Michigan from Europe, I am preparing to embark on yet another adventure that will hide me from a mortgage and…

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Everything You Need to Know About the Eurail Pass

By Shalee Wanders | Oct 12, 2016

Everything You Need to Know About the Eurail Pass Updated: March 21, 2020 Gallivanting around Europe is nothing new to young explorers. For those taking the leap to travel Europe for an extended period of time, there is one key element that will make or break the trip. How will they see it all? The…

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How to Travel Europe on a Budget (25 Countries for Under $3,500)

By Shalee Wanders | Sep 6, 2016

How to Travel Europe on a Budget (25 Countries on $3,500) Updated March 23, 2020 Here is a map of everywhere we stopped and traveled to during 90 days with $3,500 each while traveling Europe on a budget:   I think “backpacking Europe” is on a lot of people’s bucket lists. I know it was…

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How to Save for Your First Big Adventure

By Shalee Wanders | Jan 6, 2016

HOW TO SAVE FOR YOUR FIRST BIG ADVENTURE   You’re dreaming of it, right? You want to lie on the beaches of Thailand, skydive over the mountains of New Zealand, picnic next to the waterfalls of Iceland, and camp under the stars of California. You see the photos on Instagram, you read the articles online,…

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How to Conquer Iceland on a Budget

By Shalee Wanders | Oct 21, 2015

HOW TO MAKE ICELAND AFFORDABLE     1. Tent it How cold do you think Iceland is? The answer is not as cold as you may think. Tenting is completely doable in the summer months and will save a traveler hundreds of dollars. Sleeping in a camper van is one of the most common (and…

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20 Tips to Stay Under Budget While Traveling

By Shalee Wanders | Jul 15, 2015

I am completely aware that attempting to stay under budget on vacation is a real pain. However, over the years I’ve learned that it is a lot easier than expected.  Finding out the most convenient and efficient ways to save money on the road will allow for more future travels and less current vacation regrets.…

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