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My Ukraine Bucket List

November 11, 2021 by etchedinadventure

Day 1 & 2 in Kyiv, Ukraine (9/20/21-9/21/21): -There are exchange places all over the city center with much better rates than the airport.-No one yields to pedestrians and I hate it.-Ukrainian banks have PINs for their credit cards. It was an initially awkward, heated conversation explaining to my receptionist that USA credit cards don’t have PINs because he pretty much thought I was stupid.-Ukraine and Estonia are the only countries I’ve been to on this trip that are weirdly […]

Categories: Backpacking, Europe, Travel • Tags: Backpacking, Chernobyl, Chornobyl, Europe, Eurotrip, Kiev, Kyiv, Travel, Travel Tips, Ukraine

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My Tallinn Bucket List

November 11, 2021 by etchedinadventure

Day 1 & 2 in Tallinn, Estonia (9/17/21-9/18/21): -This is my sixth country so far on this trip and I don’t care what anyone says. Everyone worldwide appreciates a good tip.-I tried pig ears. I thought they were only treats for dogs but turns out they aren’t half bad.-Tallinn is beautiful but, so far, seems overrated and is my least favorite of the three Baltics. What little there is to do here can be done in a day or two […]

Categories: Backpacking, Europe, Travel • Tags: Backpacking, Baltics, Estonia, Europe, Eurotrip, Tallinn

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My Riga Bucket List

November 9, 2021 by etchedinadventure

Days 1 & 2 in Riga, Latvia (9/12/21-9/13/21): -You can’t access gyms without a digital COVID vaccination record, which the US doesn’t have so I was denied entry at three gyms.-By dumb luck, I found on outside gym called Ghetto Park that is one euro a day to workout at.-I would easily argue the women here are among the most beautiful in the world.-I am infatuated with the Art Nouveau architecture here. The city has a charm I can’t describe […]

Categories: Backpacking, Europe, Travel • Tags: Backpacking, Baltics, Europe, Eurotrip, Latvia, Riga

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My Vilnius Bucket List

November 8, 2021 by etchedinadventure

Day 1 in Vilnius, Lithuania (9/9/21): -Vilnius is a super clean city with easy and convenient public transportation.-Every other car is a Mercedes, Jaguar, BMW, or Lexus.-The baroque architecture is absolutely fantastic.-I’ve backpacked Europe 5 times and have never seen or been given 100 Euro bills until today.-I spent last night getting my ass kicked in chess playing locals. Day 2 in Vilnius, Lithuania (9/10/21): -There’s another Shaun from Florida here who owns a bar called Stars and Stripes in […]

Categories: Backpacking, Europe, Travel • Tags: Backpacking, Balitcs, Europe, Eurotrip, Lithuania, Vilnius

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My Iceland Bucket List

November 6, 2021 by etchedinadventure

Day 1 in Iceland (8/25/21):-People here drive safe. They yield for me crossing everytime. -Iceland is expensive. In my experience, only Japan and Singapore surpass it. I just paid $27 for a bottle of water, a pepperoni sub, and a Gatorade at the local gas station. -Iceland has bipolar weather. One minute it’s raining and windy, next minute it’s cold and dreary, next minute the sun is out and it’s beautiful. -For this reason, dress in layers. Most people here […]

Categories: Backpacking, Bucket List, Europe, Travel • Tags: Backpacking, Europe, Iceland

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Things to Know Before Going to Cusco

April 2, 2020 by etchedinadventure

1. Stray dogs are everywhere. Overall, most seem in relatively good shape besides long-haired ones needing a grooming. In many countries, stray dogs are seen as pests because they crap on the sidewalk, go through everyone’s trash, or beg at markets or restaurants with outdoor seating. However, here, it seems they are just a part of normal, everyday life. Similar to my Florida life in how we have deer, squirrels, and Sandhill cranes everywhere and we don’t pay much attention […]

Categories: Backpacking, Cusco, Cuzco, Latin America, Peru, South America, Travel • Tags: Andes Mountains, Backpacking, Cusco, Cuzco, Latin America, Peru, South America, Study Abroad

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Things to ALWAYS & to NEVER Do When Traveling Abroad

March 10, 2020 by etchedinadventure

Things to ALWAYS Do Abroad: 1. Download films to watch and music to listen to offline on apps like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Music/Prime Video, Pandora, Spotify, and YouTube Music. Keep in mind, several apps like Hulu or Pandora are not normally available outside of the US or their selection changes by country such as Netflix. My choices are Netflix and YouTube Music because they have the highest selection, in my opinion, are affordable, and are available in the majority of […]

Categories: Backpacking, Travel, Travel Tips, Travel Writing • Tags: Backpacking, Travel Advice, Travel Tips, Traveling, Traveling Abroad

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How I’m Studying Abroad in Cusco, Peru & Not Breaking the Bank

February 27, 2020 by etchedinadventure

1. Airbnb: I’m staying in a shared apartment with my host, but will have a private bedroom and bathroom as well as be staying in the city center. For 2 months of accommodation I am paying just under $330, split into two payments, half beforehand as a deposit/reservation and the other half of the payment halfway through my total stay. Because I booked for over a month, my host offered me a monthly price discount of 45% off of my […]

Categories: Backpacking, Cusco, Peru, Saving, South America, Study Abroad, Travel, Travel Tips • Tags: Andes Mountains, Backpacking, Budget Travel, Cusco, Cuzco, Latin America, Lima, Maximo Nivel, Peru, Saving, South America, Spanish, Study Abroad

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How I Save Money to Travel Every Month (2020)

February 19, 2020 by etchedinadventure

Want to learn how I save to travel every month despite not working full time? Click and find out and if you like what you see make sure to describe!

Categories: Accommodations, Backpacking, Budget Travel, Saving, Travel, Travel Tips • Tags: Accommodations, Backpacking, Budget, Budget Flights, Budget Travel, Saving, Travel Tips

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Tag: Backpacking

My Ukraine Bucket List

My Tallinn Bucket List

My Riga Bucket List

My Vilnius Bucket List

My Iceland Bucket List

Things to Know Before Going to Cusco

Things to ALWAYS & to NEVER Do When Traveling Abroad

How I’m Studying Abroad in Cusco, Peru & Not Breaking the Bank

How I Save Money to Travel Every Month (2020)