Author: The Wandercents
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How to do Iceland Right – Guide to Our Favorite Adventures
This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more here. Have you noticed that “everyone” is heading to Iceland lately? That’s because it’s a quick and affordable flight from the East coast, it offers some of the…
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Samos – The Best Underrated Island in Greece
This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more here. We knew we wanted to honeymoon in Greece but with so many islands to choose from we felt adrift in the Med. I had already been to…
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The Ultimate Guide: Packing for a Month in a Carry-on
This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more here. Packing for a month in just a carry-on sounds impossible (I need my things!) —until you realize it’s totally doable (and life-changing). No checked bag fees, no…
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Timing is Everything: The Best Places to Travel Between Now and Memorial Day
This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more here. They say timing is everything, and when it comes to travel, that couldn’t be more true. Between now and Memorial Day, there’s a sweet spot where you…
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My Best Tips for Your First Solo Trip: How to (Budget) Travel Alone With Confidence
This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more here. Planning your first solo trip? Inspired by the movie “The Way”, I set out my first adventure traveling alone – walking the Camino de Santiago. If you’re…
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Meet Beast – My Best Backpack for Adventure
Some people travel with a partner or friend. I travel with Beast – my Osprey 55L duffle backpack with zip off front (aptly named “Mini Beast”) and best travel buddy. We’ve been solo traveling around the world together since 2018. We’ve been through dozens of countries and endless adventures together, like our ferry sinking in…
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How to Travel Sustainably: Easy Eco-Friendly Tips That Save You Money
This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more here. Traveling is one of the most rewarding experiences, but let’s be real—our adventures can leave a footprint, and not always the kind we want. Whether you’re hostel-hopping…
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Quepos: The Best of Costa Rican Budget Adventures
This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more here. Costa Rica is one of the friendliest countries you’ll ever visit, and the Quepos region is no exception. Whether you’re drawn to stunning beaches, tropical rainforests, or…
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The Best Packing Cubes – Why I Swear by Eagle Creek
This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more here. Ever tried to repack your backpack in a hostel dorm at 6 AM without waking everyone up? Or spent 10 minutes digging for that one clean pair…
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How to Pack Light and Stay Comfortable for Multi-Day Hostel Backpacking
This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more here. On my first round-the-world backpacking adventure, my best friend wasn’t a person – it was my Osprey backpack, “Beast”. Along with its zip-off counterpart, “Mini Beast”, we…