One guys solo adventure around the world

Itchy feet and planning

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After 2 (and a bit) months of living in Madrid, and being stagnant; recovering from travel burnout… I’m beginning to feel that...

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Whats the best backpack for long-term travel?

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I originally drafted this post early in 2010, before I had even started to travel. My initial advice was this: go to an outfitters, ask...

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What I’m Packing for Europe

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Last minute packing… gotta love it. Two days before I left for Turkey, I packed my backpack for the first time. To see the backpack I...

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Choosing the right Backpack for your trip

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Before I left for my trip, I’d been reading lots on what backpack to buy, as well as checking out all the local outdoor and travel...

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Last Minute Things

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With 2 days left, I am officially feeling anxious, excited, and nervous. You know, that sick in the stomach feeling you get before you step...

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Renting out your Property to Travel

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Before you leave for your big trip, if you’re a homeowner, you have several options: sell up rent out your property leave your...

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Itinerary: Anzac Day 2011

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A shift in departure dates has meant a shift in itinerary. Sure, I’d still like to end up in Munich, for Oktoberfest this year; and...

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Where Have You Been?

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Some of you may be wondering where have I been these last 5 months. Well, the truth is, I temporarily sold out. Remember my last few posts,...

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Quit Your Job and Travel

Posted by in featured, Inspiration, Preparation | 13 comments

Mondays. You know, the day we all dread. You get up at the crack of dawn to get into the office, and join the hoards of drivers taking the same route. Traffic is bumper-to-bumper and moving at a snails pace. You look at your life and wonder what you're doing, where you're going, if you are taking the right path.

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Visa Application: Biometric Data Confirmed

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I had my appointment for the collection of my biometric data at the British Consulate office today. It felt very much like a "Get Smart" episode.

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