Category: United Kingdom
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Hidden London, the city that you need to see
London, as many great cities are, is full of your typical tourist spots, and one can spend plenty of time hitting museum after museum, and visiting royal sights. Yet, there is a lot more to see in London, such as unique and vibrant culture in the pubs and waterways that…
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Summer School
Some of you may or may not know, but I am working on my master’s in International Journalism. As a result I haven’t been blogging so much lately. So attached is my summer work, a documentary on geek culture in Fort Collins, Colorado. ENJOY!
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Consider Scotland for your next adventure!
If you love and live in Colorado it can be hard to find somewhere as beautiful to vacation in. Not to sound snobby but when sights like this are in your backyard, it’s sometimes hard to be blown away other places. Yet I have been to Europe quite a few…
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Little Fish, Big Pond- from country girl to world traveler
It was strange to think that someone in their 60s could just be experiencing these things for the first time. Yet, when I think about how strange the mid-west and western United States could be for people, it’s kind of a weirdness that is unique to that part of the…
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How to Travel Without a Fortune, Resources
Parts I, II, III Based on my travels to Europe, and planning other trips these are my favorite websites/organizations. Many of these are good to look at to help decide on budget and time you are wanting to spend places. General: Orbitz, Expedia, Kayak Airfare: Kayak, Cheap Flights, Frontier, Ryanair, Aer…
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How to Travel Without a Fortune, Part III
Read Part I and II BREAK DOWN- 1 month travel- budgeting for Europe $40- travel guides (or FREE with apps, but I always suggest books unless you know an area) $1000-$2000 plane tickets, depending on how much you’re moving around and where you’re going $500- extra travel- buses, trains, metro…
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How to Travel Without a Fortune, Part II
Read Part I Here. 3. Decided where you’re willing to stay. Or better, decide how you can stay. Hostels are great if you don’t mind sharing a room with numerous people, which can be noisy, hot, uncomfortable and busy. The best reason is that you have a kitchen to cook meals.…
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How to Travel Without a Fortune, Part I
It’s a common misconception that traveling is far too expensive for the average person. Which it can be. But it doesn’t have to be. True Story Bro. In total I have taken three trips to Europe, and have only spent a total of $12,000- which you may say “holy shit”…