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What to do in Buyukada, Turkey
Buyukada, or Big Island, is one of four islands you can visit from Istanbul, Turkey. Guess what? It’s the biggest one too. The whole island is essentially a huge national park where you can get around via walking or one of the electric buses used for public transport. I was in desperate need to get…
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Course Review: Becoming a Proofreader from Proofreading Academy
Back in March, I decided to take a course on proofreading. I wanted to sharpen my skills, branch out, and work towards a more freelance career. I did my research and decided that Proofreading Academy’s Becoming a Proofreader online certification course was most suitable for me. It won me over for several reasons. It is aimed at…
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How to Quickly Save $1000
Typically, I am not the type of person who says you should expect to quickly save a large amount of money. But sometimes we need a jump start on our savings goals or have gotten behind on our finances. Here, I have some tips and strategies to help you save $1000 within a month or…
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What to do in Nanjing, China?
Today, I am coming to you with a travel post on my home away from home, Nanjing, China. I lived there for one and half years leading up to the pizza party, so I am sharing some insider tips on where to go, what to do, and most importantly, where to eat. Facts about Nanjing…
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21 Travel Essentials for 2021
There are so many travel products, gadgets, and accessories available that it is overwhelming. I have made a list of 21 products and essentials for travel this year! Be sure to leave a like and comment what products you also use or aren’t on the list! COVID-19 Vaccination or Negative COVID Test Ladies and gentlemen,…
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5 Quick & Easy Strategies to Save Cash
How many people use cash anymore? We mindlessly swipe our cards and make online purchases daily. We watch numbers on a screen go up and down in our bank accounts like a game. But it’s not a game it is our livelihoods going down the drain. Many people find themselves in massive amounts of debt…
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Summer Travel: Goals and Expectations
A couple days ago, I received an email from Thrifty Traveler that Greece is officially open to foreigners (yes, US citizens too) for summer. I jumped out of bed declaring “I’M GOING TO GREECE” since I am a hop and skip away being in Istanbul. I am pumped at the prospects of travel this summer…
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10 Simple Tips to Save Food and Money
I notice that more people enjoy my posts related to saving money. So, today I want to share 10 tips that save food and save money. Food is one of the biggest expenses people have, but we often spend too much on it, and even throw it away. Learning some simple tips and tricks can…
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Solo Female Road Trip Across America in 1969 VW Bug – The Finale
Welcome to the final chapter of Solo female road trip across America in 1969 VW Bug. In part 4, we left off in the Rocky Mountain National Park after a wild adventure hiking Granite Pass. After being in the Rockies for about 5 days, my friend and I headed back South to Salida, C.O. to…
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10 Books to Scratch Your Travel Itch
Since we have all been grounded for a long time now, I thought it might be nice to share some great books to read when we aren’t perusing flight schedules for 10 years from now. Be sure all the books listed have been read by yours truly (except one). Some of these are my long-time…
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