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Hi there Reader, There are some great travel-related offers on at the moment, so I wanted to give you a heads up to make sure you don't miss out on any! If they're not relevant for you, forward them on to someone who might need them - you never know! 5% DISCOUNT ON GETYOURGUIDE APP Save 5% on your first booking through the GetYourGuide app through this link using the code WHATTODOINBARCELONA5 The code is valid on any tour or experience on GetYourGuide, if it is your first booking on the...

Hi Reader, Are you studying abroad this year? Or are you just thinking about giving it a go? Or is someone you know heading off to do that? Forward them this email! Whether you’re packing your bags for a semester overseas or just starting to dream about it, the Wander Woman Summit: Study Abroad Edition is your space to get ready for the adventure of a lifetime - AND IT'S TOTALLY FREE! I first came to Barcelona as an ERASMUS student for a year studying as part of my university degree, so I...

Hi Reader, Do you have any travel plans for this summer? Let me know where you're headed! I'm planning on staying in Barcelona to make the most of my first summer here in 10 years - and am very happy to have got my air conditioning fixed as we've got a heat wave this week! I know a lot of you will be jetting off on vacation (or holidays to us Brits) and if you're taking a flight then you will want to be prepared so you feel comfortable and relaxed during the flight. Some links in this email...

Hi Reader, With summer well and truly upon us, I’d love to share a few tips with you today that always help me to start my trips on the right foot when I arrive at a new destination. Arriving in a new country or anywhere new can be disorientating and scary - especially if you don't speak the language or if you arrive late at night. I'm generally pretty chill about making plans for my travels if I'm away for a while, but one thing I ALWAYS make sure I have sorted is my first night's...

Hey Reader, Do you get travel insurance for your trips abroad? Travel insurance can cover you for all sorts of eventualities, from trip cancellations to lost luggage and medical bills should the worst happen while you are away. I never leave for a trip without travel insurance, and I was very glad I had insurance when I had my laptop and passport stolen in Ecuador! I look for cover for my belongings in case they are lost or stolen, and for health coverage in case I get sick or injured while...

Hey Reader, I hope you're well and enjoying summer so far - or winter if you're in the southern hemisphere! I'm settling into life in Barcelona and am looking at what I can do to really feel part of the community here in my neighbourhood and it got me thinking about meeting people when I was travelling. A lot of advice for how to make friends is the same whether you're at home or away, so if you're a solo traveller who wants to meet people - or you're worried about getting lonely on your...

Hi Reader, You've only got a few more days to snag this deal, so I don't want you to miss out! Worldpackers are offering 3 MONTHS EXTRA FREE on yearly memberships, if you sign up to become a member by 31st May, so you will get 15 months to travel instead of the usual 12. That's 2 summers of free accommodation for the price of 1! I’ve also teamed up with Worldpackers to offer all Tales of a Backpacker readers a $10 discount, which means prices start from just $49 USD for a full year’s verified...

Hi thereReader, Happy Travel Tuesday! Even if I'm not travelling as much as I used to I'm still here to help you to have your best possible travel adventure, no matter what your budget is. And this month, my favourite deal of the year is happening - with Worldpackers offering 3 MONTHS EXTRA FREE on yearly memberships, so if you sign up to become a member by 31st May you will get 15 months to travel instead of the usual 12. Even if you can't travel all year round, that's still 2 summers of fun...

Hi there Reader! Happy April 1st! I can't quite believe that April is here already when it seems like January was only yesterday, but here we are. Spring feels like it has finally arrived here, with sunny skies and warm weather at last! I hope it's the same for you, although if you're in the southern hemisphere, then perhaps Autumn has arrived already! I'm not one for April Fools pranks, but I was thinking about all the different travel advice I've had over the years - often from people who...