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A backpacking millennial discovered he craved a slow and simple life, so he built a tiny house in France for himself and his cat
Even though it's a tiny house, the interiors feel spacious thanks to large windows and foldable fur…
Amanda Goh
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Parents say back to school preparations have become 'insane' — from photo shoots to custom backpacks
Back to school has become over the top and is now quite an occasion, rivaling national holidays in …
Beth Landman
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A solo backpacker who has been to 40 countries always packs these 3 things no matter the destination
Claire Sturzaker is an experienced backpacker with three packing tips.Claire Sturzaker/Tales of a B…
Joey Hadden
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A solo backpacker who has been to 40 countries says she always avoids packing white clothing
Insider spoke with solo backpacker Claire Sturzaker about her top packing tips. When it comes to cl…
Joey Hadden
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I backpacked through Europe for the first time and learned the hard way that resting is more important than exploring
On a two-week backpacking trip through Europe, Insider's reporter had a sleepless night on a train …
Joey Hadden
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A solo backpacker who has been to 40 countries says 3 things help her travel for free
Claire Sturzaker is a solo backpacker who has traveled to 40 countries in the last 20 years.Claire …
Joey Hadden
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A solo backpacker who has been to 40 countries has 3 tips for your first time traveling alone
Full-time solo traveler Claire Sturzaker has three tips for first-timers.Claire Sturzaker/Tales of …
Joey Hadden
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A solo backpacker who has been to 40 countries says she stays in each destination for at least a month
Claire Sturzaker has been a full-time traveler for the last 11 years. She prefers to travel slowly …
Joey Hadden
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I stayed in one of the best-rated hostels for backpackers in the Philippines, and it turned out to be a complete letdown
Most recently, I visited the Philippines in late June. It's a destination that's famed among Americ…
Marielle Descalsota
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A woman backpacking across Europe got to Vienna and discovered her hostel was inside an Ikea. She said it was a 'weird' experience, but not in a bad way.
Jess Braun unexpectedly found herself staying in a Vienna hostel located inside Ikea. She said it w…
Geoff Weiss
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I spent 2 weeks in Europe with just a backpack. My best packing tip is to bring quick-dry clothing.
A two-week backpacking trip through Europe taught Insider's reporter that quick-dry clothing is ess…
Joey Hadden
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Former 'American Idol' star Jimmy Levy's backpack exploded into a 'ball of fire' just as his JetBlue flight was about to take off from JFK
Jimmy Levy said he was told a portable battery inside his bag had caught fire. Flight crew quickly …
Lara O'Reilly
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I bought a TikTok-viral travel backpack for a recent trip. For less than $40, it's the perfect carry-on bag.
That was the case earlier this summer when I continuously saw videos about a backpack that influenc…
Jordan Parker Erb
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I was nervous about taking public transportation in foreign countries, but it helped me feel more confident while backpacking through Europe
Insider's NYC-based reporter took public transportation systems in Berlin and Vienna and felt more …
Joey Hadden
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I booked the wrong room on a sleeper train and it was the biggest mistake of my 2-week backpacking trip through Europe
For an overnight train trip from Berlin to Vienna, Insider's reporter booked a seat in a seating ca…
Joey Hadden
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I spent nearly a month in Italy with just a carry-on and backpack. Here's how I packed without checking a bag.
To bring only a carry-on for my monthlong trip to Italy, I followed packing tips like layering at t…
Timothy Moore
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I backpacked across Canada for a week and spent one night in a treehouse in wine country. It was the most relaxing part of my trip.
When Insider's reporter visited Ontario, Canada, on a weeklong backpacking trip, she booked one nig…
Joey Hadden
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I backpacked across Europe for 2 weeks. Booking Airbnbs in small towns to save money was the most unexpected highlight of my trip.
Insider's reporter booked Airbnbs in the small towns of Neustrelitz, Germany, and Roggwill, Switzer…
Joey Hadden
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Disappointing photos show what it's really like to backpack across Europe
Insider's reporter expected an Instagram-like backpacking adventure in Europe (L), but the reality …
Joey Hadden
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I backpacked across Europe for 2 weeks and booked an Airbnb in a Swiss village to save money. It ended up being my favorite destination.
When Insider's reporter visited Zurich, Switzerland, on a two-week backpacking trip, she booked an …