Applying for a Passport: The Basics

Posted on 30. Jul, 2009 by Steph.

Before you can go adventuring anywhere it is essential that you have a valid passport. People tend to put this off as it’s a slightly complicated and tedious process. Don’t leave this to the last minute as the process can take a long time and speeding it up is costly! I would recommend applying for your passport right away, even if you haven’t started planning a trip yet. That way you will have it when you need it and in the meantime it is a useful peace of identification in many situations.

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Highlight: In Touch Clutch

Posted on 30. Jul, 2009 by Steph.

I’m on a major spending freeze at the moment; trying to avoid one of my biggest vices: online shopping. Still, even in spendthrift times  it’s always neccesary to remember the important people in life. I bought one of these on Etsy for my Stepmother’s birthday, and am seriously considering getting one for myself: This seems [...]

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Wednesday Postcard: Venice, Italy

Posted on 29. Jul, 2009 by Steph.

Gondola, originally uploaded by StephYo. A gondola parked on a side canal in Venice. Taking a gondola ride will set you back about 70 euros. Luckily taking a photo is free.

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Go Now: Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Travel

Posted on 26. Jul, 2009 by Steph.

I can’t count how many times I’ve heard people around my age tell me that they’d like to travel later, when they are “more established,” or “have more money,” or just “are older.” For every person I’ve heard such excuses from there are at least two older adults who’ve told me they wish they’d traveled [...]

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Who Am I?

Posted on 23. Jul, 2009 by Steph.

So already I am yelling at you to “go see the world! NOW!” which may be a little presumptuous since I don’t even know you and you know nothing about me. So a little background: I am a girl who just can not sit still. I mean, I can sit still long enough to watch [...]

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The Twenty-Something Travel Manifesto

Posted on 23. Jul, 2009 by Steph.

You’ve probably heard it once and over again: Your twenties are supposed to be the best years of your life. This may or may not be true but what is certain is that the experiences you have in the years between 20 and 29 years old are probably going to be some of the most joyous, depressing, scary, confusing and exciting things you will ever do.

Which is what makes now the ideal time to see the world. Some people will tell you to wait to travel until after you are established. Wait until you are making more money. Wait until you are retired. But just when is that perfect time actually going to arrive? Chances are that never again in your life will you have the resources, lack of commitments, energy and good health that you (hopefully) have right now.

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