28-year-old backpacker in Southeast Asia refuses her travel buddies Anna and Mark’s attempts to expel her from their Thailand trip for being too relaxed, telling them she’s not leaving and they’re welcome to hit the road: ‘they’re trying to kick me out’

There are few things more unstable than a backpacking friendship forged in the sweaty crucible of Southeast Asia, where the humidity is high, the food is cheap, and travel «groups» form and dissolve faster than street ice cream. Our traveler, a go-with-the-flow queen in a world of spreadsheet-worshipping, itinerary-fixated travel companions, found herself on a …
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21-year-old plans solo trip to Disney, controlling mom won’t allow her to go by herself: ‘I live with her and contribute to the house. I pay internet, streaming services and even rent’

Doing things alone is one of the best parts of being an adult. Heck, I wrote a whole article on this website about how I think it’s the key to solving loneliness. Going out alone is great for an abundance of reasons. It gives you confidence in yourself and the fact that you can do …
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‘France made me cry’: Influencer complains about feeling isolated in Lyon, splits opinions on travel behavior

French speakers are notorious for gatekeeping their language. I took French classes for most of my school days, but when I attempted to ask for a table for two in Paris, the server immediately responded in English. It bruised my ego, to say the least. I understand that my accent isn’t perfect, and he doesn’t …
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30+ Travel Memes for Backpackers and Hostel Warriors

The year after I graduated college was almost completely spent… on the run. I strapped a backpack to my back and set out for the road with 3 pairs of pants and a dream. I scurried from country to country, solo traveling and loving it. I even worked at a hostel for a stint. It …
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