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    6 reasons why road travel in the US is better than flying

    4th October 2018 / Plan, The art of travel / 2 comments

    (This is a guest post by Trevor McDonald.) According to the Airlines for America air travel survey, Americans traveling by air have doubled since 1977. Sure, flying is considered the safest mode of travel, but […]

     
     
  • New York City in the fall
     

    5 great reasons to visit New York City

    30th September 2018 / Destinations, North America, United States / 2 comments

    (This post was created by: Lisa Reynolds.) Last year, New York City welcomed a record 62.8 million tourists, a feat that can lead some to ask why so many people visit this thriving U.S. metropolis. […]

     
     
  • Skadarska Street, Belgrade, in the evening
     

    One day in Belgrade – a suggested Belgrade itinerary

    26th September 2018 / Destinations, Europe, Serbia / 3 comments

    The Serbian capital is an interesting and friendly place to visit for a few days. However, if you only have one day in Belgrade (like I did), fear not. Despite the fact that it’s a […]

     
     
  • Lake Atitlan near Panajachel with boats ready to go
     

    Life as an expat in Panajachel on Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

    11th September 2018 / Central America & Caribbean, Destinations, Guatemala / 10 comments

    (This is a guest post by Iva Ursano – see her bio at the end.) When I decided to leave Sudbury in Northern Ontario for warmer climates, I honestly had no clue where to go. […]

     
     
  • Group tour in the Galapagos
     

    How to find the best group tour with TourRadar

    29th August 2018 / Plan, Planning tips / 5 comments

    I’m a big fan of independent travel, but there are times when group travel makes sense. The main benefits of group tours are: You don’t have to plan your itinerary, make hotel reservations, book individual […]

     
     
  • Having lunch at Hot House Restaurant
     

    Big Travel Nut turns 5 … and has a party!

    21st August 2018 / Events / 3 comments

    Big Travel Nut turns 5 today! On August 21, 2013, I launched Big Travel Nut as a blog for “women who love to travel but are not beneficiary of a trust fund”. A few years […]

     
     
  • Immerse yourself in Washington D.C. culture with these 3 experiences
     

    Immerse yourself in Washington D.C. culture with these 3 experiences

    8th August 2018 / Destinations, North America, United States / 1 comment

    (This is a guest post by Ryan Tyson.) Washington D.C., also known as D.C. or the District of Columbia, is more than the capital of the United States. It’s also home to many parks, monuments, […]

     
     
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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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