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5 Travel Jobs You Haven’t Thought Of

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…or maybe you have but it doesn’t hurt to contemplate them again. These days so many people are talking about blogging and writing as ways to fund your travels.  Like the saying goes “Nice work, if you can find it.” Travel blogging can eventually pay but certainly don’t expect for it pay off quickly. Some [...]

February 27, 2011 8 comments READ MORE →

Misadventures

No trip is executed perfectly, especially if you’re going the independent route. What may seem like a straightforward task abroad can easily become a whirlwind experience. That’s not necessarily a bad thing though, as the term misadventure implies. I’m sure we’ve all heard the quote “Focus on the journey, not the destination,” I couldn’t agree [...]

August 24, 2010 1 comment READ MORE →

What is a Gap Year?

After being involved in, taking part in or working in the Gap Year Travel industry all my life, I decided to help people who want to take a Gap Year by setting up my new website: I Wish Gap Year. I visit schools & colleges, giving advice to parents and students on all aspects of a [...]

June 28, 2010 2 comments READ MORE →

Wednesday Wanderlust: June 23, 2010

While my little travel blogging heart wishes that I could be in the big city for TBEX this week, I’m stuck in Nice. Poor me. Honestly, though, not a day goes by without me thinking how gosh darn lucky I am that this is my home (if only for six months). I’m still a bit [...]

June 22, 2010 2 comments READ MORE →

Finding Your Travel Style

Travel caters to all walks of life. You can choose to go the bare bones route, or you can splurge at every opportunity. It’s all up to your budget. Where do I categorize myself? // Probably somewhere in between. Well, that actually depends on my reason for travel. If I’m backpacking, something draws me towards [...]

June 1, 2010 3 comments READ MORE →

Review: Kelty Redwing 3100

Several years ago I purchased a Kelty Illusion 3500 Backpack for Ladies at Bass Pro Shops and reviewed it on my personal blog, One Girl, Her Backpack and a Passion for Travel.  I was so in love with this backpack and took it everywhere I possibly could.  I literally lived out of this bag and [...]

May 19, 2010 6 comments READ MORE →

Kelty Contest

Win a Kelty Redwing 3100 Backpack THIS CONTEST HAS ENDED. DON’T WORRY, WE’LL HAVE ANOTHER ONE SOON! How to enter: Tweet this message: I entered to win a Kelty Redwing 3100 Backpack from @DIWYY – enter here: http://bit.ly/keltycontest Then come back to the DIWYY website and fill out the form below telling us how you [...]

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May 19, 2010 9 comments READ MORE →