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Colorado Springs in Winter - Pikes Peak Mountain with snow on top
The 10 Best Things To Do in Colorado Springs in Winter
Phoenix in Winter - Desert landscape with cacti and mountains with snow in the background
How to Make the Most of Phoenix in Winter
Yellowstone National Park - the Best National Parks to Visit in Winter in the USA
The Best National Parks to Visit in Winter
Hand holding the turquoise Water to Go Bottle with green hills in the background -The Best Filtered Water Bottle for Travel - Water to Go Bottle Review
Water to Go Review – The Best Filtered Water Bottle?
St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral in Sofia - Bulgaria in Winter
Places to Visit in Bulgaria in Winter
Castlefields Manchester - Things to do on a Manchester City Break
How to Have the Perfect Manchester City Break
Boston in Winter - George Washington Statue in Boston Public Garden with snow all around and blue sky
Boston in Winter: The Ultimate Guide 
How to Travel Safely in the UK - Stonehenge - Now Could be the Best Time to Visit Stonehenge
How to Travel Safely in the UK Now
Sunset in Cagliari - Visiting Sardinia in Winter
Visiting Sardinia in Winter
Why You Should Visit Amsterdam in Winter
Why You Should Visit Amsterdam in Winter
London in Winter - St Paul's Cathedral from Millenium Bridge
How to Visit London in Winter
Flip Flops, hat and bag on the beach -Beach Packing List - What to Pack for the Beach
Beach Packing List for 2020
Orlando in Winter - Nighttime Orlando Skyline with Palm Trees and coloured lights
The Ultimate Guide to Orlando in Winter
White church surrounded by trees in fall - The Best Places for Fall Foliage in the USA - Fall in New England
The Best Places to see Fall Foliage in the USA
Mabel the Motorhome Parked in Cheddar Gorge - Campervan Tips for Beginners 1200
5 Essential Campervan Tips for Beginners

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Yellowstone National Park - the Best National Parks to Visit in Winter in the USA
The Best National Parks to Visit in Winter
Orlando in Winter - Nighttime Orlando Skyline with Palm Trees and coloured lights
The Ultimate Guide to Orlando in Winter
Phoenix in Winter - Desert landscape with cacti and mountains with snow in the background
How to Make the Most of Phoenix in Winter
Mallorca Spain in Winter
The Best Places to Visit in Spain in Winter
Where to Go in Italy in Winter - Rome in Winter
Where to Go in Italy in Winter
St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral in Sofia - Bulgaria in Winter
Places to Visit in Bulgaria in Winter
Why You Should Visit Amsterdam in Winter
Why You Should Visit Amsterdam in Winter
London in Winter - St Paul's Cathedral from Millenium Bridge
How to Visit London in Winter
Prague in Winter view from Charles Bridge at night
Why You Should Visit Prague in Winter
Sunset in Cagliari - Visiting Sardinia in Winter
Visiting Sardinia in Winter
Boston in Winter - George Washington Statue in Boston Public Garden with snow all around and blue sky
Boston in Winter: The Ultimate Guide 

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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
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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
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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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