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AirBnB’s explosive growth is enough to make your head spin. In late 2007, two San Francisco dudes who couldn’t afford their rent decided to provide three air mattresses and breakfasts for attendees of big local […]
Travelling on public transportation is a big part of exploring new countries and learning about the culture, in addition to getting yourself from point A to point B. Everybody has been on trains and buses, […]
I’m a big fan of “part-time”. Why do one thing all the time when you can do several things part of the time? If you’re currently working a full-time job that only lets you travel […]
Travel is generally fun and fulfilling, but if you go travelling enough times and for long enough, you’re bound to run into one of these problems (or all of them) at some point. Here are […]
Like it or not, one of the things you have to do before every trip is look into travel insurance. The three main types of travel insurance are cancellation, medical, and baggage. I’m going to talk […]
In Canada and many other western countries, you wouldn’t think twice before patting a child on the head, or closing a door with your foot when your hands are full. However, both these things are […]
Not so long ago, I used to religiously buy a printed guidebook every time I planned to visit a new country. The thought of landing in a foreign land without that invaluable and knowledgeable companion […]
Hi, I’m Marie! Welcome to BigTravelNut. Since 2013, my mission is to give YOU, the 40+ solo traveller, the means and inspiration to travel safely on your own, stray off the beaten path, and have unusual adventures, all without breaking the bank!
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