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A complete guide to: Travel Insurance

Nobody goes on vacation planning for things to go awry but when things do you will be glad that you have travel insurance. The last thing you want is an emergency when you are abroad without any coverage to help you out. I personally risked traveling without insurance for several years but when I looked… Read More A complete guide to: Travel Insurance

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Travel Abroad: Hosteling vs Airbnb

Are you looking for a way to travel on the cheap without that $100+/night hotel expense? Do you want to be in the main areas of the city near the major attractions? If you answered yes to this you may want to consider hosteling and/or Airbnbs. I have outlined what I think are the pros and cons… Read More Travel Abroad: Hosteling vs Airbnb

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5 amenities to look for when booking a hostel

1. Cancellation No one books with the intention to cancel however even while vacationing things go awry. I try to book ahead for better prices or to assure a hostel in the location that I want, however I have had to cancel several times even last minute. Most hostels have 24-48 hour cancellation policies which makes it… Read More 5 amenities to look for when booking a hostel