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.

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

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!

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

#picoftheday #travel #photo

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.

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.

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Are you ever too old to sleep in a hostel?

I think not! I was 36 the last time I stayed in one. Did I feel out of place? Surprisingly not.

I've seen people in their 60s in hostels who were perfectly happy and actually didn't stand out like a sore thumb.

#hostels #travel #travelideas #motivation

One easy way to save money on your next flight:

Focus on the destination FIRST. Then, choose the dates second.

If you can be flexible with your dates, then you'll get the best deals.

#travel #traveltips #travelhacks

My three favorite places to explore in a new city or town:

• Where people drink coffee (coffee shops & plazas)
• Where people sit outside to watch the world go by (parks)
• Where people escape the heat / or cold to read (libraries)

What about you?

#travel

An easy way to stay safe when you travel to a new place: Go where you see families.

If parents are ok with bringing their children, odds a good you’ll be ok too.

Bonus: If you ever see danger or suspicious people, immediately go to more populated areas to avoid being an isolated target.

Looking to avoid restaurants that feel like a tourist trap? Follow Nomadic Matt’s advice: The 5 block rule. Walk five blocks from the touristy area (if applicable and safe) and you’ll enter a more authentic part of the city or town .

A little late but here’e a recap of all the Itchy Feet posts from last month!

Whether you’re waiting for a plane or have a long train ride, this a collection of some travel inspiration plus articles from some other great writers!

#newsletter #travel

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Here's my latest #travelnewsletter post about some of my favorite aspects of #solotravel, thanks to a milkshake.

New posts come every week!

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