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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!
Delicate Cakes and Sweet Treats on an Afternoon Tea Stand
Why You Must Try Afternoon Tea in the UK
How to Visit Venice Sustainably - two gondolas on a Venice canal pass in front of a domed church
How to Be A Responsible Tourist in Venice
Christmas Gift Experiences
The Best Gift Experiences to Give to Travel Lovers (Whether They’re Travelling or Not)
Things to do in Denver in Winter - Denver Skyline from a park with snow on the ground
The Best Things to do in Denver in Winter
Christmas Gift wrapped in Brown paper with a bow - The Best Backpacking Gifts for Backpackers
35 of The Best Backpacking Gifts for Backpackers
Classic VW Campervan on a Scenic Road with Happy People Driving and Sitting On Top of the Campervan - Things No One Tells You About Van Life
12 Things No-One Tells You about Van Life
Woman sitting on a beach under palm trees working on a laptop - Worldpackers vs Workaway - Which is the Best Work Exchange Website
Worldpackers vs Workaway – Which is the Best Work Exchange Site?
Iceland in Winter - Mount Kirkjufell covered in Snow with the sunrise behind
10 Reasons to Visit Iceland in Winter
Campervan Gifts for Motorhome Owners - 30 Gift Ideas for Campervan Owners
Campervan Gifts for Motorhome Owners
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
The Best Things to do in Phoenix in Winter

WINTER TRAVEL

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
The Best Things to do in Phoenix in Winter
Colorado Springs in Winter - Pikes Peak Mountain with snow on top
The 10 Best Things To Do in Colorado Springs 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 
London in Winter - St Paul's Cathedral from Millenium Bridge
How to Visit London in Winter
Why You Should Visit Amsterdam in Winter
Why You Should Visit Amsterdam 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
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

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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 $20 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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