Amazing Places To Experience Around The Globe (Part 1) Preachers Rock, Preikestolen, Norway Blue Caves - Zakynthos Island, Greece Skaftafeli - Iceland Plitvice Lakes – Croatia Crystalline Turquoise Lake, Jiuzhaigou National Park, China Four Seasons Hotel - Bora Bora Ice skating on Paterswoldse Meer, a lake just South of the city of Groningen in the Netherlands. Marble Caves, Chile Chico, Chile The Gardens at Marqueyssac Ice Canyon - Greenland Capilano Suspension Bridge, Vancouver, British Columbia Valley of the Ten Peaks, Moraine Lake, Alberta, Canada Multnomah Falls, Oregon Seljalandsfoss Waterfall on the South Coast of Iceland Petra - Jordan (at night) Verdon, Provence, France Wineglass Bay, Freycinet National Park, Tasmania, Australia Norway Alesund Birdseye of City Benteng Chittorgarh, India Riomaggiore, Italy Keukenhof Gardens - Netherlands. Sky Lantern Festival - Taiwan. Mount Roraima - Venezuela.
Seychelles East Iceland. Lucca, Tuscany, Italy. New York City. How to See the World: Art of Travel; European and World Backpacking; On $25 a Day or Less. Phrases in 5 common languages to know when traveling in Europe. Traveling abroad this summer? These helpful phrases will open doors and help you gain immediate acceptance. You don't need to be fluent in the language of the country that you are traveling to, but learning some key phrases makes a great impression. If someone hears that you're trying to speak the language, they will give you their respect and help. From saying hello to asking how much something cost; knowing some important phrases will set you up for an amazing trip. Its also a great way to meet and connect with people, you can find a secret spot that only the locals know or the best place to eat in town.
Your pronunciation doesn't have to be perfect, all that matters is that your trying and that means a lot the locals. Also it's a great way to impress your friends when you start speaking the language of the country your in, works everytime! Here are some helpful phrases in 5 common languages to know when traveling in Europe French, Italian, Spanish, German and Dutch The Basics: I’m lost! Keeping Safe Backpacking - Backpacker Safety Tips - Backpack Europe.
Although backpacking through Europe will be full of adventure, the same activity may be wracked with danger as well. No matter how hard you try to conceal the fact that you are a foreigner, chances are, you will be sticking out like a sore thumb in a country that you do not know, surrounded by people who you also do not know, speaking a language that you most likely also do not know. To prevent any unfortunate incidences, the most common of which is being robbed, while you’re exploring Europe on foot, you have to be extra careful of your belongings and be extra aware of your surroundings. If you still remember the warnings your mum told you when you first went off to school, to camp, or to college, the same rules (plus a little something more) will apply to backpacking as well. You don’t start preparing to be safe when you’ve already reached Europe! You must begin protecting yourself even before you even leave the confines of your home. Notes....alternative....hobo signs.
6 Ways to Travel Endlessly. Traveling the way most people do it isn’t enough. Saving all year long at a job for just two weeks a year won’t let you see the world the way you want to see it. So you find someone to take care of your stuff while you travel the world. You’re all set to see everything you ever wanted for as long as you want. Then you realize something: you don’t have enough money to do it. So what should you do? Here are six ways to see the world long term on the cheap. 1. Couch surfers are a huge network of hospitable people who open up their home to fellow travelers and let them stay on their couches (or floor) for free .
In turn, the site lets you open up your home to travelers who want to use your couch. Most programs take safety seriously. Sites include: Couchsurfing, Servas, Hospitality Club, BeWelcome 2. All over the world there are amazing houses that people want you to take care of and live in for free. . Caretaker’s Gazette, Mind My House, House Carers 3. (Work Exchange) . Help Exchange, Workaway . 2011 Annual Rainbow Gathering - Runaway Assistance. 43 Places. How to Make Money With Your Travel Blog – Nomadic Matt's Travel Site. Get Paid to Travel the World - Travel Writing Tips.
Travel Writing — By Lost Girls on January 30, 2011 at 2:20 pm Be sure to check out our new Pitching 101 Series, including interviews with: BootsnAll editor, Katie HammelNew York Times’ deputy travel editor, Monica DrakeThe Expeditioner’s founder and editor-in-chief, Matt StabileGalavanting‘s managing editor, Joseph HernandezTravel Belles’ publisher and editor, Margo MillureGo NOMAD‘s general edit Max HartshorneTravel Agent senior editor Joe PikeTravelingMom‘s editor Cindy RichardsRecommend‘s managing editor Paloma Villaverde de Rico Want to get paid to travel? If you’re interested in sharing your travel experiences, there are several travel websites that accept pitches from freelance writers. Here are a few of them, and what they pay per word or post.
Travel Websites That Pay for Freelance Articles and Posts Travel Belles $10 per post. Travel sites that accept submissions for experience, rather than a payment Some ideas and rates courtesy of Matador.com, JoAnna Haugen. How much is this thing going to cost me. How much is this going to cost me? This is question everyone (with the possible exception of Bill Gates) wants to know. Pre-Trip Expenses: The stuff you need before you step even a foot in Europe. Backpack $85-???. This is up to you, but I wouldn't pay more than $250.
Pre-Trip TOTAL: US$800-US$2,500 You can bring this cost down by: asking for some of these things for birthday, Christmas, or graduation presents (example: I got my Swiss Army knife, my boots, and my guide books for my birthday; my backpack for Christmas; my plane ticket for graduation--saving me about $600-$750), using frequent flyer miles if you can, or begging your parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, neighbors, and/or strangers to donate money to the " Your Name Here--Europe or Bust Fund. " I'd like to give a special thanks to all my friends and relatives who contributed to my "fund. " Remember it is a nice gesture to send a postcard to everyone who contributed in making your trip possible. BUG Europe - the Backpackers' Ultimate guide to budget travel in Europe.