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Daniel Catena | Itchy Feet Travel Newsletter 🌎

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Travel Writer ✍️ / Trip Planner 🟢 / Digital Creator ⛵️ I write about backpacking, solo travel, budget travel, slow travel, and everything in-between 📥 Join 300+ travel enthusiasts and get a free ebook with my fav 54 travel resources: https://t.co/xc9EkcolqV

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Daniel Catena | Itchy Feet Travel Newsletter 🌎 @danielcatena.bsky.social · Aug 14

Some of the best education is making lots of mistakes abroad and learning how to fix them…

Daniel Catena | Itchy Feet Travel Newsletter 🌎 @danielcatena.bsky.social · Jul 29

Rest Easy Skype ✌️

This edition of my weekly travel newsletter is a farewell to my first video conference app love.

💌 Goodbye Skype ~ the last frozen screen

A semi-love letter to my first video call application, plus: the Great Lakes, Match Cup, and Toledo hot dogs

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Daniel Catena | Itchy Feet Travel Newsletter 🌎 @danielcatena.bsky.social · Jul 12

There’s something about street food especially when there’s a line of people waiting…

If there’s ever a time I feel like a moth drawn to a radiant lamp it’s in those moments. 🌮

I could be completely full but still find room for whatever’s cooking.

#travel #randomthoughts

Daniel Catena | Itchy Feet Travel Newsletter 🌎 @danielcatena.bsky.social · Jul 11

A brand new Traveler Spotlight is coming soon. ✨

In the meantime, here’s my latest post about sister cities.

Not to be confused with the 70s rock band Twisted Sister, these cities and towns are part of a massive international diplomacy campaign.

Have you been to a sister city before? 🌎

A guide to Sister Cities and why they're travel gems ⛵️

Thank you Viña del Mar for the cool elephants!

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Daniel Catena | Itchy Feet Travel Newsletter 🌎 @danielcatena.bsky.social · Jul 5

Yes it’s definitely a mixed group which is fun. You never know who will be your bunk mate!

Daniel Catena | Itchy Feet Travel Newsletter 🌎 @danielcatena.bsky.social · Jul 5

My worldview shifted the moment I saw how people lived and got to meet people from different #cultures.

I was shocked to meet locals who liked hip-hop music as much as me, if not more.

Besides a few challenges, most interactions showed me that kindness is an universal language spoken everywhere.

🔭 How traveling changed the way I looked at the world

We're more connected than ever plus: A 14-year-old country, Pride Month, and Toilet Races

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Daniel Catena | Itchy Feet Travel Newsletter 🌎 @danielcatena.bsky.social · Jul 4

The first time I left my comfort zone I was 22 and in #Amsterdam (very cliché I know). The most thing that blew me away was all fries were covered in mayonaise. This was my first taste (literally) of a different culture.

What was your first observation of a different #culture after traveling?

Daniel Catena | Itchy Feet Travel Newsletter 🌎 @danielcatena.bsky.social · Jul 2

One of the biggest challenges when you travel is missing home. When you're home, you often miss traveling. It's hard to not miss things, but if you can bring mementos of those places with you, it can help. I like to read my old journals or message a friend whenever those moments happen.

Daniel Catena | Itchy Feet Travel Newsletter 🌎 @danielcatena.bsky.social · Jul 1

What happens when you have no plan and just show up? It's a recipe for the expected to happen. This is often the makings of a fantastic trip.

#travel #thoughts #inspiration

Daniel Catena | Itchy Feet Travel Newsletter 🌎 @danielcatena.bsky.social · Jun 30

The moment you accept people do things their own way, the sooner you can embrace where you’re at. Just because it’s different than what you know, doesn’t mean it doesn’t work!

Daniel Catena | Itchy Feet Travel Newsletter 🌎 @danielcatena.bsky.social · Jun 28

One of the biggest #travelmyths: You need to invest in fancy guide books.

I started traveling with #LonelyPlanet, but over time I realized the best info came from asking other #travelers, locals (when you arrive), Facebook groups, and following the right people on Instagram.

Daniel Catena | Itchy Feet Travel Newsletter 🌎 @danielcatena.bsky.social · Jun 27

One of my favorite views: A full moon in Trout Creek, Montana

#picoftheday #travel #photo

Daniel Catena | Itchy Feet Travel Newsletter 🌎 @danielcatena.bsky.social · Jun 26

On this day in history, one of my favorite authors #ErnestHemingway published the novel The Sun Also Rises in 1926. This is one of my favorite works by him and sparked my curiosity of Spanish culture.

Daniel Catena | Itchy Feet Travel Newsletter 🌎 @danielcatena.bsky.social · Jun 25

“There’s always that one a******”

My favorite line from my #interview with my friend, an RV expert who’s been to countless campsites.

Check out the full interview here.

🌍 Traveler Spotlight #7: Kent Johnson

A chat with my friend who's mastered the art of RV travel. We talk about RV culture and leaving his comfort zone to meet his granddaughter in France

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Daniel Catena | Itchy Feet Travel Newsletter 🌎 @danielcatena.bsky.social · Jun 25

Have you ever run into someone later in life after meeting on a plane?

This has happened to me once. We were both headed to a small town, so odds weren't that low we'd see each other again.

On a few separate occasions I exchanged contact info and met up with them again.

#travel #meetingpeople

Daniel Catena | Itchy Feet Travel Newsletter 🌎 @danielcatena.bsky.social · Jun 24

My favorite part of traveling is sitting on buses, ferries, and trains. Here is when we have nothing else to do but write, reflect, and make life decisions. I sometimes listen to music and watch the scenery unfold.

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Daniel Catena | Itchy Feet Travel Newsletter 🌎 @danielcatena.bsky.social · Jun 23

The best part of #backpacking abroad: You're forced to downsize all your belongings.

It's a freeing sensation when all you worry about are a few shirts, pants, and boxers.

If you buy a new shirt, you may need to leave one behind.

Laundry is very easy! Keeping it simple means less stress.

Daniel Catena | Itchy Feet Travel Newsletter 🌎 @danielcatena.bsky.social · Jun 22

What has been your worst airport experience?

Mine: I was in Las Vegas, hit horrible traffic going to the airport, and was a few minutes late for my flight. I ended up "sleeping" at the airport. The worst part, I watched the gate close and they wouldn't wait a few extra minutes so I could board.

Daniel Catena | Itchy Feet Travel Newsletter 🌎 @danielcatena.bsky.social · Jun 21

Insane deal!

Daniel Catena | Itchy Feet Travel Newsletter 🌎 @danielcatena.bsky.social · Jun 21

Those purples are stunning.

Daniel Catena | Itchy Feet Travel Newsletter 🌎 @danielcatena.bsky.social · Jun 21

So charming!

Daniel Catena | Itchy Feet Travel Newsletter 🌎 @danielcatena.bsky.social · Jun 21

Beautiful destination to travel solo!

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Daniel Catena | Itchy Feet Travel Newsletter 🌎 @danielcatena.bsky.social · Jun 21

A lot of stories here! Cool photo.

Daniel Catena | Itchy Feet Travel Newsletter 🌎 @danielcatena.bsky.social · Jun 21

Stunning shot! 👌

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Daniel Catena | Itchy Feet Travel Newsletter 🌎 @danielcatena.bsky.social · Jun 21

One of the best feelings is when you can speak to someone in their native language. I recall being amazed when people spoke to me in English and it was their third or fourth language.

This motivated me to learn #Spanish.

To anyone who speaks more than one language, what inspired you to learn? ✨