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Bethany Salvon

Bethany Salvon

Articles by Bethany Salvon

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What Paul Theroux’s Ghost Train to the Eastern Star Taught Me About Slow Travel
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What Paul Theroux’s Ghost Train to the Eastern Star Taught Me About Slow Travel

How riding rail routes inspired by Paul Theroux’s 'Ghost Train to the Eastern Star' changed my approach to budget travel—what to expect, how to prepare, and why patience matters more than speed.

Batanes Remote Islands Philippines Budget Travel Guide
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Batanes Remote Islands Philippines Budget Travel Guide

How to visit Batanes on a budget: transport, stays, food, costs, and seasonal tips for backpackers and mid-range travelers exploring the remote islands of the Philippines.

Lunch by Foot in Binondo: The World’s Oldest Chinatown Budget Guide
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Lunch by Foot in Binondo: The World’s Oldest Chinatown Budget Guide

How to lunch by foot in Binondo—the world’s oldest Chinatown—on a tight budget. What to eat, where to walk, transport tips, costs, and practical advice for backpackers and budget travelers.

Best SIM for Cruises: How to Stay Connected Onboard & in Port
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Best SIM for Cruises: How to Stay Connected Onboard & in Port

A practical guide to choosing the best SIM for cruises—comparing global eSIMs, local cards, and ship Wi-Fi. Includes real prices, coverage maps, setup steps, and pitfalls to avoid.

5 Amazing South African Women Challenging Stereotypes: A Budget Traveler’s Guide
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5 Amazing South African Women Challenging Stereotypes: A Budget Traveler’s Guide

How to experience South Africa through the work of five groundbreaking women—what to see, where to stay affordably, transport tips, and realistic daily costs. No fluff, just practical guidance.

Things to Do in Bilbao on a Budget: Practical Guide for Travelers
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Things to Do in Bilbao on a Budget: Practical Guide for Travelers

How to explore Bilbao affordably: free museums, cheap transit, hostel stays, pintxos tours, and realistic daily cost estimates. What to expect, when to go, and how to avoid common oversights.

Ugly Produce Makes European Comeback: Budget Travel Guide
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Ugly Produce Makes European Comeback: Budget Travel Guide

How to experience Europe’s ugly produce movement—what it is, where to find it, transport, food costs, and seasonal tips for budget travelers. Practical, objective, no fluff.

9 Outdoor Adventures You Didn’t Know Were Possible in Northern Michigan
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9 Outdoor Adventures You Didn’t Know Were Possible in Northern Michigan

Discover how to experience lesser-known outdoor adventures in Northern Michigan—what to look for, when to go, and how to plan responsibly for kayaking, ice caving, and more.

Nations Less Traveled Volunteer Opportunities in Africa: A Budget Traveler’s Guide
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Nations Less Traveled Volunteer Opportunities in Africa: A Budget Traveler’s Guide

How to find ethical, low-cost volunteer opportunities in under-visited African nations. What to expect, realistic costs, transport tips, and how to avoid common pitfalls.

Where to Stay in Quebec Canada: Budget Accommodation Guide
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Where to Stay in Quebec Canada: Budget Accommodation Guide

How to choose where to stay in Quebec Canada on a budget — price ranges, neighborhood tips, booking strategies, and what to look for in hostels, apartments, and guesthouses.

How to Make Public Transportation Safer for Women: Practical Guide
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How to Make Public Transportation Safer for Women: Practical Guide

Practical, evidence-informed strategies to make public transportation safer for women—route planning, real-time tools, operator policies, and verified safety features across buses, trains, metros, and rideshares.

How to Use the 6-Themes Plan Trip Reno Tahoe Strategy
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How to Use the 6-Themes Plan Trip Reno Tahoe Strategy

A step-by-step budget travel guide showing how to apply the 6-themes plan trip Reno Tahoe method—what it covers, realistic savings, effort required, and when it works best.