1. You Still Can! After President Obama opened up tourism to Cuba without needing a specific visa, tons more Americans started visiting the Caribbean island. However, it wasn’t too long after Trump got elected that he decided to, once again, block open tourism to Cuba. Many people still believe that Trump made it illegal to go to Cuba, but that couldn’t be more wrong. It is still totally legal to visit Cuba for Americans, which is the number 1 reason you should visit Cuba. Because who knows what the hell Trump is going to do next. You should visit while…
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Nashville, Tennessee is known primarily for its country music scene, which gives it the nickname Music City. Whether you are a big country music fan or not, Nashville is still an outstanding place to visit with great food, live music, and nightlife. Where to Stay in Nashville: We stayed at an Airbnb in East Nashville, just a few blocks from 5 Points. It was cheaper than staying in Nashville’s slightly more central neighborhoods: the Gulch, Downtown, or Music Row. However, we didn’t find staying in 5 Points inconvenient at all. In fact, there were a ton of places in East…
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If you haven’t heard of workaway, it is a type of exchange program where you offer up a few hours of work each day in exchange for accomodation and food. Some places require you stay there for a few days, while others require a few months. There are tons of opportunities around the world through workaway, and it is a great way to try to save money while also learning about new cultures, meeting new people, and helping out communities! Check out workaway here. Becca did a workaway in San Juan, Puerto Rico during the summer of 2016 at a hostel. (Shout…
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24 Hours in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Mostar is a small city in Bosnia and Herzegovina, a newer country that’s chock-full of recent history given the Bosnian War in the 1990’s. While it’s not the most popular place to visit, more and more people are traveling to Mostar. It probably helps that it’s a quick bus ride from Dubrovnik, a super popular travel destination. The bus from Dubrovnik to Mostar costs about $20 (115 HRK) and is scheduled to take about 3.5 hours. However, from our experience, expect it to take about an hour longer. If you’re visiting Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, or anywhere in the area,…
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