Author: Lydia
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A Dream Come True: Solo Backpacking in Europe

For as long as I can remember, visiting Paris was my dream. Last August, I would have never thought that one year later, I would be about to spend a month in Europe backpacking alone. But there I was – a 19-year-old girl in France – living out the trip of her dreams, with once-in-a-lifetime…
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FOOD GUIDE: Washington D.C.

Washington, d.c. has some really great food. The city has a plethora of good Ethiopian food, East coast specialties like bagels, pizza and seafood, and tasty Middle Eastern cuisine. But for me, a bread addict, the standout food spots are definitely the FRENCH BAKERIES scattered throughout the city. I love love love boulangeries (that were…
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How to Find the Best Meal of Your Life When Traveling

The ultimate guide to navigate the food scene in ANY city: by a self-proclaimed foodie 🙂
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Gabby Boucher on Traveling Without Money or a Plan:

“I still kind of… have no idea what I want to do with my life,” the twenty-seven year old confesses with a laugh. “And I’m so fine with it.”
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Travel Packing Essentials

Adventures around the world means comfort is sometimes a necessary sacrifice. There will be situations where you will wish that you had that one thing but forgot to bring it. I got you. As someone who’s been in many of these situations, I’ve learned to pack very specific items before any trip. The following list…
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Zoe Cachion on Taking Two Gap Years in Hawaii

“Anything that you want to do in your life,” Cachion urged, “You one-hundred percent have to go for it.”
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What to Do When Your Parents Don’t Want You to Travel

At the end of the day, it is only up to you, and you only, to decide whether to place what others want or expect of you above your own best interests.
