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How to give your drying underwear some privacy when sleeping in a dorm…   Double clothesline!

Tracking News from Central America – 0

I gave this report the number 0 because I will use it to explain in a few words how come I end up spending four months in Central America and roughly how I planned this trip.  I decided to spend my summer in Central America in January. I was looking to travel the longer I could … Continue reading

Volunteering abroad without being bankrupted

As I am a university student, I have plenty of time to travel during the summer (working hard during the school year makes me able to afford that). Because working abroad is kind of complicated (getting the visa, finding the job, finding an apartment, etc.), I prefer to volunteer to spend my time and get … Continue reading

Being a woman rocks!

On this International Women’s Day, posting an article celebrating the strength of the women is inevitable. As a traveler, I often hear comments like “A small woman as you, making your way all alone? You are kidding, right?” Well, no! There is no joke about it: YES, we are able to do whatever (or almost) … Continue reading

4½ ways to avoid feeling sick on buses

     My own experience about avoiding feeling sick is based on Mexican bus ride experiences. However, I think those tips are valid for any bus ride, especially when it takes place on a wining and badly maintained road.       1. Sit the further away you can from the toilet.  Toilets aboard DO … Continue reading

Budget elaboration… Uh?

Looking forward packing for the first time but wondering where to start? The first step in planning a trip (especially when you are a poor student) is evaluating the cost of the whole trip.  Here is the outline I builded to plan my trip budgets. While first items absolutely need to be considered, last items are optional, depending on the … Continue reading