Dave Dean
Articles by Dave Dean
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How Traveling to Your Motherland Changes You: A Personal Interview Narrative
A firsthand account of returning to ancestral land with writer Stephanie Elizondo Griest—what to expect emotionally, logistically, and culturally when visiting your motherland.
Budget Ski Resorts in Europe: How to Plan an Affordable Winter Trip
How to find affordable ski resorts in Europe: transport, accommodation, lift passes, food, and daily costs. What to expect by season, where to stay cheaply, and how to avoid common budget pitfalls.
13 Things Americans Learn from Colombians: A Budget Travel Guide
How to experience authentic Colombian culture on a budget: realistic costs, transport tips, food insights, safety notes, and what Americans commonly observe about local life.
13 Rites of Passage Millennials Experience in DC: A Real Travel Narrative
How one millennial navigated DC’s symbolic landmarks, unexpected setbacks, and quiet moments of growth—what to expect, how to pace yourself, and where authenticity lives beyond the monuments.
5 Best Coming Restaurants in Rio de Janeiro: Budget Traveler’s Guide
How to find upcoming, affordable restaurants in Rio de Janeiro — what to look for, where they’re opening, transport tips, and realistic daily costs for budget travelers.
18 Things I Learned from a Mexican Mother: A Travel Narrative
How living with a Mexican mother in Oaxaca reshaped my travel habits—practical insights on hospitality, pacing, food safety, and cultural humility. What to expect and how to prepare.
8 Badass Female World Record Breakers Who Proved Women Can Do Anything
How traveling to meet women who broke world records reshaped my understanding of resilience, planning, and solo travel. What to expect, how to prepare, and what real-world logistics teach you.
11 Things I Wish I Knew Before Hiking the Appalachian Trail
A practical, budget-focused guide to hiking the Appalachian Trail: what to expect, realistic costs, transport, gear pitfalls, and seasonal trade-offs — no fluff, just actionable advice for thru-hikers and section hikers.
Where to Stay in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands: Budget Guide
How to find affordable, safe, and convenient places to stay in St. Thomas, USVI — hostels, guesthouses, budget hotels, transport tips, and realistic daily cost estimates.
How to Get a Free First-Class Upgrade: Budget Travel Guide
Learn how to get a free first-class upgrade on flights and trains — step-by-step tactics, real cost comparisons, tools, and when it actually saves money.
Gear as Memoir: How a Scratched Ski Taught Me to Travel Lighter
How one scratched ski became a travel memoir—learn what gear truly carries, why emotional weight matters more than ounces, and how to choose gear that serves your journey, not your ego.
Best Hostels in Europe Guide: How to Find Affordable, Safe & Social Stays
A practical, no-marketing guide to finding the best hostels in Europe—what to look for, realistic price ranges, transport links, safety tips, and how to avoid common booking pitfalls.