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AMSTERDAM TRAVEL

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Amsterdam Travel: Christmas in AmsterdamAmsterdam Travel: Christmas in Amsterdam
Amsterdam Travel: The Best Hotels in Amsterdam for All BudgetsAmsterdam Travel: The Best Hotels in Amsterdam for All Budgets
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City Guide: Things to do in LjubljanaCity Guide: Things to do in Ljubljana
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City Guide: A Weekend of Things to do in RotterdamCity Guide: A Weekend of Things to do in Rotterdam
Portugal Travel: A Girls' Weekend in Lisbon - City GuidePortugal Travel: A Girls' Weekend in Lisbon - City Guide
Travel: Things to do in Singapore with a ToddlerTravel: Things to do in Singapore with a Toddler
Family Travel: Review of Sani Club Resort in Halkidiki, GreeceFamily Travel: Review of Sani Club Resort in Halkidiki, Greece
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Family Travel: Review of Grand Palladium Palace Resort in IbizaFamily Travel: Review of Grand Palladium Palace Resort in Ibiza

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Travel Advice: Ten Packing Tips for Lazy TravellersTravel Advice: Ten Packing Tips for Lazy Travellers
Family Travel: The Best Stroller for TravelFamily Travel: The Best Stroller for Travel
Travel Advice: Packing Tips and Packing List for Travelling with a BabyTravel Advice: Packing Tips and Packing List for Travelling with a Baby
Travel Advice: Essential First Ski Trip Packing List for Beginner Skiers or SnowboardersTravel Advice: Essential First Ski Trip Packing List for Beginner Skiers or Snowboarders
Family Travel: Why (and When) You Should Travel with KidsFamily Travel: Why (and When) You Should Travel with Kids
Travel Advice: Best Toddler Travel Essentials - Packing ListTravel Advice: Best Toddler Travel Essentials - Packing List
Travel Advice: How to Help a Toddler with Jet LagTravel Advice: How to Help a Toddler with Jet Lag
Travel Advice: Packing and Travel Tips for Travelling with a ToddlerTravel Advice: Packing and Travel Tips for Travelling with a Toddler
Travel Advice: Best Tips for Travelling While PregnantTravel Advice: Best Tips for Travelling While Pregnant
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How to Write a Book: Part One - The IdeaHow to Write a Book: Part One - The Idea
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How to Write a Book: Part Three - Writing a Book or Story OutlineHow to Write a Book: Part Three - Writing a Book or Story Outline
On Writing: Three Secret Ingredients for Writing RegularlyOn Writing: Three Secret Ingredients for Writing Regularly
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On Writing: How to Start Your Writing Habit (in Just Ten Minutes)On Writing: How to Start Your Writing Habit (in Just Ten Minutes)

A Reader's Story: Why I Decided to Crowdfund My Book

Monday, December 11th, 2017
A Reader's Story: Why I Decided to Crowdfund My Book
Today's story is all about crowdfunding for authors. Crowdfunding a book is an alternative route to getting a book published and author Amy Lord tells us all about the story she's publishing and her best tips for crowdfunding a book. Read more
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A Reader's Story: How I Freelance Remotely While Travelling

Monday, August 21st, 2017
A Reader's Story: How I Freelance Remotely While Travelling
In this guest post Millie Walton shares her experience of freelancing and working remotely while travelling. She offers tips and advice for remote freelance work, and Frankie also pitches in because Frankie can't help herself! Read more
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A Reader's Story: Dog-Sledding in Norway

Tuesday, June 14th, 2016
A Reader's Story: Dog-Sledding in Norway
Fancy dog-sledding in Norway with a team of professional racing husky dogs? This is exactly the experience that is on offer with Varghiet Sleddogs in Roros. Read my good friend Emma's experience two years after we met dog mushing in Tromso together. Read more
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A Reader's Story: Vail, Colorado - Baby!

Wednesday, March 30th, 2016
A Reader's Story: Vail, Colorado - Baby!
Today I am sharing another reader's story. And this one's a bit different. Though it draws on a lot of the themes I write about here - travel, adventure, soul-searching, and yes, motherhood - it may not be exactly the story you would expect to read… read more
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A Reader's Story - Marrakech: Love at Second Sight

Wednesday, February 10th, 2016
A Reader's Story - Marrakech: Love at Second Sight
A guest post by Annika Ziehen of The Midnight Blue Elephant about why it was love at second sight for her with Marrakech… and how you can spend a perfect day in the crazy colourful and chaotic medina and beyond. Read more
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A Reader's Question: I'm preparing to travel full-time and work remotely, but what work should I do?

Monday, June 22nd, 2015
A Reader's Question: I'm preparing to travel full-time and work remotely, but what work should I do?
Another reader's question about location independence and how to make it work. Today Clare from Wayfarer Diaries shares her story and her concern that she has to choose between doing what she loves and doing a more practical job in order to finance her travels. I then offer up some advice. Read more
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A Reader's Question: How Do I Become Location Independent?

Monday, May 11th, 2015
A Reader's Question: How Do I Become Location Independent?
Today I'm sharing another reader's story and a question she has for me about how to become location independent. Isabelle has just finished university and she has big dreams about travelling full-time and working as she travels, but she wants to know how to do this. In this post you can read her story and read my answer featuring lots of advice about freelancing. Read more
READER STORYGUEST POSTFREELANCE LIFE

A Reader's Story: Why I Wasn't Afraid to Live Abroad at a Young Age

Thursday, April 23rd, 2015
A Reader's Story: Why I Wasn't Afraid to Live Abroad at a Young Age
In the first of a new series of posts featuring the stories of other writers and travellers, this is Melani's story. She first moved abroad at the young age of 19 and has spent the last three years living and studying in foreign countries. Here she explains why she was never afraid to do so, but that doesn't mean it was always easy… read more
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On Motherhood: The Best (and Easiest) Parenting Tip You'll Ever HearOn Motherhood: The Best (and Easiest) Parenting Tip You'll Ever Hear
On Motherhood: The Benefits of Screen Time for KidsOn Motherhood: The Benefits of Screen Time for Kids
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