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Workaway Alternatives for Work Exchanges - Group of people sitting down and laughing together
5 Workaway Alternatives to Consider for your Work Exchange
Free Things to do in Miami Florida - A Florida Beach
Free Things to do in Miami Florida
Me and My Campervan - Why 2021 is the Year of Camping
Why 2021 Is the Year of Camping
The Best East Coast Road Trips in the USA - Image of a road curving through fall foliage
The Best East Coast Road Trips in the USA
Mabel the Motorhome at a Campsite - campervan Accessories for a Fab Campervan Road Trip
25+ Campervan Accessories for the Best Campervan Road Trip Ever!
Free Things to do in Seattle Washington - the Seattle Skyline at Sunset with the Space Needle and Mount Rainier visible.
Free Things to do in Seattle Washington
How to Visit Stonehenge for Free - The Stone Circle at Stonehenge
How to Visit Stonehenge for Free
Sunrise on Oahu Island - The Best Free Things to do in Oahu Hawaii
Free Things to do in Oahu Hawaii
The Road to El Chalten with Mount Fitz Roy in the Background - Hiking in El Chalten Guide
El Chalten Hiking Guide – The Best Hikes in El Chalten, Argentina
Mount Rainier National Park in Spring - The Best National Parks to Visit in March And April
The Best National Parks to Visit in March & April
Local Travel Experiences in England - How to Travel Locally - Sunset over a corn field with a tree in the distance
Local Travel – Why You Should Travel Locally This Year
Free Things to do in New Orleans - Jackson Square and the white castle-like St Louis Cathedral with blue skies behind
15 Free Things to do in New Orleans
Wavo Mobile Microphone and JOBY TelePod Review - Split Image of Two Photos - One with Claire in a red coat holding the telepod as a selfie stick and the other with the telepod and a laptop on a desk
JOBY Wavo Microphone & JOBY TelePod Review
Santa Cruz - Cheap Weekend Away for Couples in the USA
The Best Cheap Weekend Getaways for Couples in the USA
Pelmeni Dumplings - What to Eat in Riga
What to Eat in Riga: Latvian Food in Riga You Have to Try!

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Free Things to do in New York City - See the Statue of Liberty
Free Things to do in New York City
Free Things to do in Las Vegas - The Las Vegas Strip
Free Things to do in Las Vegas
Free Things to do in Chicago - Cloud Gate
Free Things to do in Chicago Illinois
Phoenix Buildings at sunset - Free Things to do in Phoenix Arizona
Free Things to Do In Phoenix, Arizona
Free Things to do in Austin Texas - Austin Capitol Building
Free Things To Do in Austin Texas
Detroit by Night - What to do in Detroit for Free
Free Things to Do in Detroit, Michigan
Free Things to do in New Orleans - Jackson Square and the white castle-like St Louis Cathedral with blue skies behind
15 Free Things to do in New Orleans
Free Things to do in Boston - The Boston Skyline at Dusk
10 Free Things to Do in Boston Massachusetts
Sunrise on Oahu Island - The Best Free Things to do in Oahu Hawaii
Free Things to do in Oahu Hawaii
Free Things to do in Toronto - The Toronto Skyline
Free Things to do in Toronto Canada
Free Things to do in Vancouver Canada
Free Things to do in Vancouver, Canada
Free Things to do in Montreal Canada - Montreal over the River
Free Things to do in Montreal Canada
Free Things to do in York England - Walk the City Walls
Free Things to do in York England
The National Monument of Scotland on Calton Hill - Free Things to do in Edinburgh
Free Things to do in Edinburgh
Hungarian Parliament Building in Budapest
Free Things to do in Budapest Hungary
St Mark's Basilica in St Mark's Square - Free Things to do in Venice
20+ Free Things to do in Venice
Casa Batllo Barcelona, One of Gaudi's Masterpieces - Free things to do in Barcelona
15 Awesome Free Things to Do in Barcelona to Rock your Stay
Hostel bedroom with bunk beds and single beds
Free Accommodation in Exchange for Work as a Hostel Volunteer
Millenium Bridge at St Paul's Cathedral at Night
7 of the Best Free Views in London
Volunteering Abroad in Mexico - The View from a Hostel in Bacalar
How to Travel for Free by Volunteering Abroad with Worldpackers

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Tower Bridge London - 2 Days in London Itinerary
How to Fall in Love With London in 2 Days
Prague in Winter view from Charles Bridge at night
Why You Should Visit Prague in Winter
Classic cars outside colourful houses in Cuba
The Best Cuba Itinerary for 2 Weeks in Cuba
The Parliament Building in Budapest at Night
Things to do in Budapest at Night
Picture of a Goat - You Could Volunteer for Work Exchange on a Farm
6 of the Best Work Exchange Sites Compared PLUS $10 Worldpackers Discount
Casa Batllo Barcelona, One of Gaudi's Masterpieces - Free things to do in Barcelona
15 Awesome Free Things to Do in Barcelona to Rock your Stay
Traditional Austrian dishes - What to eat in Vienna - must eat in Vienna
What to Eat in Vienna: Traditional Viennese Food You Must Eat in Vienna
Sunrise at Machu Picchu Peru
How to Manage the Altitude in Cusco and Altitude Sickness at Machu Picchu
Tulum-Vs-Chichen-Itza
Chichen Itza vs Tulum Mayan Ruins in Mexico

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I’m Claire, and I’m passionate about solo travel on a budget. I love to travel and share my experiences and tips for how we can make our travels more enjoyable without breaking the bank. Join me at Tales of a Backpacker for fabulous food, drink and solo travel adventures on a budget all over the world! 

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