Tag: female traveler
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Follow the Signs
They lead to beaches, angels, and little white convertibles. Bumping down the ramp with my suitcase off the ferry from Athens, I raise a hand to my face in an attempt to shield my eyes from the dazzling sunlight bouncing off the water. Even with sunglasses on, I can hardly see a damn thing. The…
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A Quick Note From A Trattoria In Parma
I’ve been mulling, happily, all day. After a rousing Roman weekend that came with some confusing feelings I’ve not yet pinned — or penned — down, I’m back to solo travel, wandering Bologna and its nearby towns. (More on that later.) The more time I spend traveling alone, the more clearly I can picture an…
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So You Want To Know How I Afforded My First Early Mini Retirement
The short answer is: I planned, and I saved. I decided to make this month-long trip to Italy 10 months before it happened, and I’m stubborn. So I did it. But I do have some tips and tricks for ensuring that a month abroad won’t put the dent in your savings you might think it…
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The Case for Early Mini Retirements
I refuse to wait until I’m 65 to have the life I want. We (Americans) are supposed to toil away under fluorescent lights for 40 years before ever getting substantial relief. What if, at the end of all that, we’re not healthy enough to travel? What if, by then, Europe is 120°F in May? I…
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