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Does it Get Lonely Traveling Long Term Alone?
The most common question I receive from friends, family, strangers, other travelers, is: “Do you get lonely?”. The short answer is no. I can count on one hand how many times I have felt lonely over the past few months. I feel lonely only in the company of other people, specifically other people who don’t truly want to be with…
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How to Take a Day Hike to Bukhansan Mountain
On September 24th I went for a hike with three of my friends in the house: Aida, Ashley, and Vikki. I had chosen the spot, I had researched the public transportation, but we were in for a very different experience than what we had planned. Weeks later, I am still blamed for the extreme, intense, all-day hike we ended up…
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My Travel Privilege as a White Female from the USA
Something that I always knew, but has been glaringly obvious in my travels thus far has been the privilege I possess when I travel. A lot of people do not realize this but travel is not equal for everyone. Money aside, which is an obvious obstacle for many, along with time, there are several more things people do not think…
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Clothing I Packed When I First Started Backpacking (and What I Would Do Differently Now!)
I started backpacking full time in 2018. Being type A, I spent hours researching what clothes to put in my 40L backpack. I wanted everything to have a purpose but was also on a strict budget. Most of what I got was thrifted or bought on discount. The items below is a complete list of what my backpack looked like in…
