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]]>From there, their Instagram and YouTube channels went viral. In 2018 Nala and Dean continued their cycling journey across Europe and documented it for the world to see. 2020 was a slower year for the duo, with them spending much of the pandemic in Hungary. The two were able to return to Dean’s native Scotland in the United Kingdom for a brief time, but are now spending the rest of the pandemic in Gmunden, Austria. Expect to see a lot of Nala and Dean Austrian content, while they wait for borders to reopen and to resume their journey.
Check out their travels, and all of the news around their next travel locale. It sounds like Nala and Dean may be heading to Asia!
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]]>Fortunately for us, Vancouver-based Canadian photographer Callum Snape has an Instagram account that shows off some of the best pictures you’ll ever see of his home country, providing us with plenty of inspiration to travel to Canada.
Snape’s snapshots focus on the forests, mountains, and coasts that define the wild allure of Canada. There’s no doubt about how much beauty Canada has to offer, and few come close to showing it off as brilliantly as Snape does.
Follow the change of the seasons in Canada through Snape’s shots, as he takes the focus from tranquil, blue skies over meadows in summer to snow-capped peaks in the winter. You’ll never get bored looking at just how much variety Canada has to offer throughout its large landmass and its seasons.
Run, don’t walk to give Snape a follow on Instagram and start getting excited to plan your next trip north to Canada!
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]]>Traveling to some of the most stunning places across the globe, Karafin shares beautiful photos, where she can be seen sporting some stylish outfits. “Traveling alone takes resilience and an open mind,” she admits in one blog post. “It takes courage and stepping out of your comfort zone,” she notes, adding that traveling solo is something everyone should do at least once in their lives.
As excited as I am, safety still remains the TOP priority. – @iata.training released an interactive map (google: IATA Travel Regulations map), on which you can see all the updated travel restrictions and border openings by country! – You can also search: “COUNTRY NAME travel covid” and click on the official embassy website to see what travel restrictions are in place based on your passport! – Consider traveling locally & PLEASE support local businesses, boutique hotels, mom & pop restaurants, gift shops, and more. – @thepointsguy is a great resource to be up to date on all things travel & flying as more information becomes available 
– If you can financially, consider using a travel agent for your next trip! Travel agents suffered unimaginable losses during the pandemic and even so, they are often able to offer really low package deals 
– I filmed a fantastic #TalksWithElona episode with the Owner of Plane Talking PR – we talk about biosecurity in airports, the cleanliness of aircraft, and the future of travel. Make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel / podcast to hear it first! – Safety, undoubtedly, is the top priority and as we continue to learn about safety measures for upcoming travel – it is imperative that we look after each other. Please wear a mask. Please wash your hands. And please don’t travel unless you feel 100% healthy.According to Karafin, traveling solo teaches you how to be comfortable with yourself, appreciate silence, and most importantly—uncover the deep ends of your cognitive spectrum.
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: @jerometraveller“The biggest excuse I hear all the time is, ‘I really want to share my experiences with someone else, that’s why I’d never travel alone,'” she writes. “You don’t always have to share your experiences with someone else—you’d be shocked to discover how different your surroundings are when you see them through your own lenses without anyone else’s two cents.”
If you could go anywhere in the world right now to see someone that you miss – where would you go? . . . quote by Jonathan Safran Foer 
With travel being a full-time gig, she creates content for various brands in the travel and lifestyle arenas. But she also leaves space for some charity work. This year, writes Karafin on her website, she’s focusing more on humanitarian efforts, leading various philanthropic initiatives to help children in underserved communities, and running a charity for underprivileged kids with cancer.
𝐊 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐊𝐢𝐨𝐬𝐤 – I know you’re wondering about that, too 
With its design strongly influenced by the tomb (yes, tomb) of architect Sir John Soane, the iconic red booth is a staple of British culture 
. Nearly every single person in the area has a cell phone nowadays, so the phone booth has lost a lot of its core purpose. Some kiosks, like the one I’m standing in, are victims of severe vandalism and are marked with a pungent smell of urine (worth it for the picture am I right? 
(photo inspiration from my favorite @sergeysuxov // shot by @ofleatherandlace // edited by me!)With an impressive following on Instagram, the hype is real!
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Did you know that there’s a grassy park right in front of the iconic Hollywood Sign in LA? It’s the perfect spot to hang out and indulge in an elevated iced coffee experience with @peetscoffee Blended Coffee 
….. Check out the link in my stories for where to find Peet’s Blended Coffee near you! #upgrade [ad] . . . . . . #coffeestyle #coffeeloversclub #coffeeloversunite #coffeeaesthetic #latinainfluencer #icedcoffeeaddict #icedcoffeelover #blacktraveler #losangelesbloggerFluent in French and conversational in Spanish, Murray is a proud Afro-Latina with Honduran Garifuna roots and has a solid audience across platforms—with the majority being millennial women from the United States.
This is something I’ve been pondering, and I’d love to know what you guys think! …. I went to the beach recently and saw so many plastic bottles on the shore and it made me sad 
I wanted to post about it, but the way I’ve seen environmentally conscious influencers be ripped to shreds (I once saw a girl get attacked for having a straw in a photo – turned out it was reusable) is a little scary 
And since I’m not leading a perfectly eco-lifestyle, I wonder if it’s okay to even talk about these types of things? …….. I’m just learning as I go (shoutout to my girl @heyashleyrenne 
) but I do believe that everyone can (and should) care about the environment, even if it’s as simple as making eco-friendly choices when it’s convenient. 
I’d love to occasionally share eco-friendly brands, repurposing hacks and things I learn along the way, but I’m still on the fence. Let’s discuss! “Life is a journey, and I’m excited to help you live yours out loud!” she writes on her website. “Be it finally embracing your natural curls, perfecting you skincare routine, or traveling solo for the first time—you’ll be sure to find the inspiration and resources you need right here.”
Now that we’ve all had time to accept that our 2020 adventures didn’t go as planned, I thought I’d flip the script! 
Has anyone else had this happen? ….. All the mishaps aside… I’d still be more than willing to do it all over again 
hopefully next year!A passionate traveler, in an interview with Travel Coterie she admitted travel has enhanced who she already was deep inside. “It’s made me more confident and self-assured, allowed me to be more compassionate towards others and expanded my ability to look at the bigger picture in life,” said Murray.
I was going to rent an Airbnb in Paris before heading to Southwest France for a wedding which got postponed to 2021. 
Paris is one of my favorite places so I was pretty bummed, but I’m in good health so I can’t complain. 
I’ve been binging on French reality shows and listening to a lot of French music to make up for it. “It’s also blessed me with the ability to speak multiple languages, which has changed my life for the better. I have some friends who don’t even speak English that I couldn’t have connected with if it weren’t for travel!”
….. Is it Mother’s Day where you live? Are any of you mothers? I hope you have a great one! 
With an urge to explore new cultures—whether that involves learning new languages or trying out new cuisines—Murray is just the kind of influencer we seek in our feed. Noteworthy posts include a guide to Planning the Perfect Girl’s Trip to Barbados and How to Get Paid to Teach English Abroad.
Follow her Instagram page for more.
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]]>With their new-found love more important to them than security, comfort, or a career—the two took on a nomad lifestyle and created a brand that allows them to live life to the fullest. “We set about creating a life that would allow us to spend everyday together doing what we love while have a positive impact on the world,” they write on their website.
Over the years, the couple has traveled the world and seen the most beautiful places, met the happiest people and discovered new ways of living. Through their experiences, they’ve been able to collect the tools they needed to design a dream lifestyle.
“We’ve worked hard to make our dreams become a reality—make no mistake about that, but the tools we’ve collected over the years, the lessons we’ve learned, and the thought processes we’ve constructed that have helped us succeed, are very much acquirable,” they write.
Their goal now is to share their knowledge with others through their online blog. Blog posts include how to stay healthy on the road, how to make money online, and how to deal with the fear of failure. Recent blog posts also zoom in on traveling during Covid, such as a list dedicated to 5 Ways to be a Responsible Tourist During Covid-19.
“It wasn’t easy, we had many set-backs and we faced a lot of criticism/doubt from almost everybody around us,” write the inspiring couple. “But we can tell you now that our commitment to creating our life the way we wanted was the best thing we’ve ever done and will ever do.”
Their Instagram page will inspire you, if nothing else.
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]]>Such is travel writer and sketch artist Candace Rose Rardon. Describing herself as a visual storyteller, Rardon doesn’t only snap a photo of the places she visits—she sketches them out.
Traveling with a sketchbook and a set of watercolors, her impressions of the world around her are bright and vivid. Recent impressions include “The Natural Wonders of the World” series, where Rardon explores wonders such as the Grand Canyon, the harbor of Rio de Janeiro, and the Northern Lights.
A regular writer for the popular meditation app Calm, she has also worked with National Geographic and was featured in the New York Times. But according to her bio, it took her some time and effort to get to where she is today. “At the beginning, I pursued my passion for world cultures through writing,” she explains on her website. “I earned my Master’s in Travel Writing with distinction from London’s Kingston University, before writing for a variety of publications.”
Her work is a colorful celebration of the transformative power journeys might have. “Travel can change us, send us off in new directions,” writes Rardon, “and—sometimes when we least expect it—help us feel at home.”
While traveling internationally isn’t advised, nothing stops us from enjoying her illustrations in the meanwhile.
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]]>“My goal is to show you that if you want to make travel happen in your life, it’s truly possible,” writes Halpern on her website. “I’m here to guide you along the way, whether you’re struggling with money to pay for travel, feel held back by the schedule of a 9-to-5, or simply get stressed just at the thought of planning a trip in the first place, I’m here for you girl. YOU GOT THIS.”
Halpern puts her money where her mouth is, providing through her blog not only valuable and tangible information that you can use throughout your adventures, but also inspiring us to dream a little bigger and live a bit more fully. And with this past year being especially hard for tourism, Halpern also acknowledges the importance of treating yourself with kindness and copassion.
“I was supposed to be leaving this morning for a road trip up the Pacific Coast Highway to Big Sur, but in true 2020 style it was cancelled yesterday less than 24 hours before our departure,” she wrote in a recent Instagram post. “If this year has taught me anything, it’s to roll with the punches. There will be another time and place for this trip. I know so many of you have had to cancel things this year: trips, weddings, festival tickets, birthday parties, honeymoons. The list goes on. Know that you’re not alone in grieving the things you’ve had to cancel.”
Having visited more than 40 countries in 6 continents, her experiences and insight, both online and offline, are worth following.
What's one thing you're grateful that you CAN DO this week?
if you wouldn’t mind being stuck here! Currently working on a little Moroccan -inspired seating area for our balcony so I can have a place to meditate in the mornings and drink wine in the evenings (that’s true balance, right? 
). Will keep you guys posted on how that goes.
Where was the last place you guys got to explore pre-pandemic? 
@banff_lakelouise
, but many of you are rethinking travel plans. If you're one of those that are concerned about traveling during coronavirus, don't rule out local road trips. Road trips to nature-centric places like National Parks with wide open spaces are probably your safest bet for travel at the moment and if you're also from the US, we're so lucky to have so many options for incredible destinations at our fingertips. This shot is from a trip I took to Death Valley National Park last month, but below here are some of my favorite places I've road tripped to in recent years in the U.S.! Feel free to share your favorite US road trip destinations in the comments 
⠀ ⠀ ⠀ -Arches National Park -Grand Teton National Park -Joshua Tree and Palm Springs -A road trip up the California coast to Mendocino county -West Texas road trip through Marfa and Big Bend National Park ⠀ - Valley of Fire state park in Nevada Thanks for the killer shot @travelfreak!The post Michelle Halpern Wants You to Stop Living for the Weekends and Start Living NOW appeared first on Traveler Dreams.
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]]>“I get a lot of people asking me what my favorite country is,” wrote Friend in a recent Instagram post. “I have to say I love the Nordic countries so much. They are always so clean and there is such beautiful landscapes there. Even this simple path in the Finnish Lapland had me going ‘!!!!’, it was so quiet, and the air is known to be the cleanest in the world.”
But with international travel next to impossible, Friend finds the silver lining in more local travels and road trips. ”If you were to ask me what one of my favorite places to roam around in is, Mt. Rainier would be at the top of my list,” she explained on her website. “Why? Growing up in Washington, when the clouds finally clear, it shows itself so majestically. It towers over Western Washington and makes itself known. It has a powerful presence to it.”
Hitting the road also means traveling light. “When I go on road trips, I try to pack light and bring the necessities,” says Friend, “because sometimes it involves car camping and it makes my life a whole lot easier if I pack light.” Follow her day-to-day adventures on Instagram:
#ebcontributor #liveyouradventure
Mountain air and beautiful sunsets sure have a way to my heart. 
#finland #lapland #forestbathing Photo by @_fabiozingg, edit by me
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Nicole Franzen is an NYC photographer specializing in travel, interior, and food photography. On her photos, you’ll see that these three topics merge together naturally just as they do in life. Her account is great for discovering local hotspots, so pay close attention to that.
@thecommonwanderer
Mark and Miranda are a couple from Budapest who run the account @thecommonwanderer together. Their account is followed by over 50k people and it’s one of our absolute favorites.
@jamesrelfdyer
Sit back and let James take you on a journey. His photos bring fresh angles and perspectives on some of the most famous sites in the world, as well as unknown but beautiful locations.
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]]>This South African couple left behind their corporate jobs a few years ago and now work as creative directors that put together multimedia content for companies all around the world.
These two go around the world with their cameras in order to capture the best shots of all of their scenic destinations. Despite the stress of traveling with their significant other, these two definitely have a great time and check out an incredible number of fascinating places.
It’s always a surprise to find out where this globe-trotting couple has ended up when checking out the “stories” tab on their account. One of my favorite recent trips that they’ve taken was a journey to Poland, where they sampled all kinds of tasty dishes.
Be sure to give this inspiring couple a follow, and start booking a trip with your partner as soon as possible!
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