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Do You Need A Burner Phone When Traveling? Wondering if you need a burner phone while traveling? Here's the ultimate guide for travelers and digital nomads on when and why to pack a burner. Includes risks, real-world scenarios, current trends,...

Because what’s a little surveillance between you, your data, and three foreign governments?
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Tariffs, Trade Wars, And Tourism. No, Don’t Cancel Your Plans... Feeling anxious about global politics, tariffs, or trade wars ruining your travel plans? Don’t cancel your trip. Here's why you should pack your bag anyway — with tips, facts, and a dose of sarcasm. T...

Stop pretending you were gonna book that trip anyway.
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Should You Have Dual Citizenship In 2025? Thinking about dual citizenship in 2025? With travel restrictions, tax advantages, and lifestyle benefits, it might be your best move. Or your worst. Let’s break it down—no fluff, just facts (and a li...

Dual citizenship: Because one country ruining your life isn’t enough.
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The 10 Coolest Cities to Explore Alone in 2025... Traveling alone isn’t just about finding yourself—it’s about proving to yourself (and everyone else) that you don’t need backup to have an epic adventure. No compromising on plans, no waiting for inde...

Go alone. Meet people. Regret meeting people. Go alone again.
#nickwashere #travel #cityedition #explore

10 Great Travel Apps Every Traveler Needs In 2025... 10 best travel apps for travelers in 2025 that will save you time, money, and sanity. From cheap flights to bathroom finders, this guide has it all.

You could wing it.
Or just download these 10 apps...
#nickwashere #travel #tech #apps

8 Secret Rooftop Bars In Mexico City... Discover Mexico City's hidden rooftop gems. Enjoy craft cocktails, city views, and local culture with this insider's guide to CDMX's secret rooftop bars.

Tired of bars that feel like nightclubs?
These chill rooftop spots are perfect for actual humans.
#nickwashere #solotravel #cdmx #rooftopbar

From Lonely To Liberated: Conquering The Downsides Of Solo Travel Solo travel sounds romantic until you're halfway through a bottle of wine, texting your ex because "they get you." Traveling alone has moments of magic, sure. But when you find yourself whispering, "I...

They said traveling alone would change my life. They forgot to mention the crushing loneliness.
Here’s how I pushed through...
#nickwashere #solotravel #liberated

Navigate Public Transport Like A Pro... Navigating public transport can feel like entering a chaotic jungle: confusing maps, cryptic ticket machines, and the occasional local yelling at you in a language you don’t understand. Whether you're...

Public transport isn’t hard.
Unless you’re human.
Here's how to finally master it.
#nickwashere #solotravel #publictransport #masstransit

Expect The Unexpected When Traveling Alone: Survive And Thrive... My apologies for the inconsistent blog posts. I've been in a new city, with a new routine, neighborhood, and other changes. Now that I've sorted that out, I can return to posting.

Want to feel alive? Miss your bus, break your phone, and lose your passport. Here’s what solo travel looks like.
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The Power Of Saying YES While Traveling Solo... Embrace the power of YES while traveling solo! Discover how this simple mindset shift can lead to epic adventures, new friendships, and unforgettable experiences. Say YES to spontaneity, personal grow...

Want to make questionable life choices? Travel solo and say yes to everything.
#nickwashere #solotravel #yes

The Ultimate Packing List For People Who Hate Packing Lists... Hate packing? SAME. Here’s the ultimate no-BS packing list for travelers who despise planning. Keep it simple, stress-free, and actually useful."

Forget something? Don’t worry, you’ll remember at 30,000 feet.
#nickwashere #solotravel #packing

I Sold Everything And Moved To A City I Never Been To... I sold everything and relocated from Tampa, Florida, to the sun-soaked expanses of Phoenix, Arizona. This candid narrative offers insights, humor, and practical advice for novice solo travelers and se...

Bored? Sell all your belongings and move to a random city. It’s like Russian roulette but with your entire life.
#nickwashere #solotravel #timetogo #move

The Art Of Pretending You're Not A Tourist Want to ditch the tourist label and blend in like a seasoned traveler? Learn the art of looking like a local with these expert tips—because standing out screams “easy target.”

You think you’re blending in.
But your hiking sandals in a major city say otherwise.
Let’s fix that.
#nickwashere #solotravel #notatourist #blendin

The Safest Countries For Solo Travelers In South America in 2025 Are you planning a solo trip to South America? Here are the safest countries in 2025, along with travel tips, must-visit destinations, and insider safety hacks to help you explore confidently.

Yes, safety matters.
But you’re not looking for a retirement home.
Here’s where solo travelers can explore without extreme caution.
#nickwashere #solotravel #southamerica

How To Be Street Smart In Every New City You Visit... Learn how to be street-smart in every new city you visit. From avoiding scams to blending in like a local, this guide is packed with real, no-nonsense advice to help you stay safe, confident, and in c...

If you want to donate money to strangers, fine.
But maybe not to the guy “helping” you at the ATM.
Here’s how to avoid getting scammed.
#nickwashere #solotravel #streetsmarts

Why You Should Embrace Last-Minute Travel Plans... Ditch the rigid itineraries! Discover why last-minute travel plans can be the best decision ever. Find cheap deals, adventure, and spontaneity like never before!

Love planning every detail of your trip?
That’s cute. Airlines don’t care.
Here’s why last-minute travel is the way to go.
#nickwashere #solotravel #lastminute

Stop Worrying and Start Exploring... Stop worrying and start exploring! Discover the ultimate guide for solo travelers and seasoned wanderers to conquer fears, embrace adventure, and live a life of exploration.

Worrying about everything is exhausting.
You know what’s not? Exploring the world.
Here’s how to break free.
#nickwashere #solotravel #noworries

10 Great Apps For Meeting Other Travelers: Your Cheat Sheet Discover the 10 best apps for meeting other travelers, from Couchsurfing to Meetup. Whether you’re a solo adventurer or a digital nomad, find the perfect app to connect on your journey.

Making friends while traveling is easy.
If you’re a golden retriever.
For the rest of us, here are 10 great apps.
#nickwashere #solotravel #apps

Is The Nomad Life As Glamorous As It Looks? (Spoiler: No) Is the digital nomad lifestyle as dreamy as Instagram suggests? Not quite. Here’s the brutally honest truth about the highs, lows, and hidden challenges of life on the road.

Living on the move sounds amazing.
Until you realize you’re always one step behind.
Here’s the untold truth.
#nickwashere #solotravel #digitalnomad

Airport Anxiety: A Survival Guide The airport: a bizarre labyrinth of overpriced coffee, endless lines, and the constant fear of losing your socks to TSA. It’s the Hunger Games of travel, where seasoned pros and wide-eyed newbies alik...

Want to ruin your day?
Spend 5 hours at an airport.
Here’s my guide to surviving the misery.
#nickwashere #solotravel #airport #anxiety #survivalguide

Why Traveling Makes You Appreciate Clean Bathrooms Traveling makes you truly appreciate clean bathrooms. From cultural etiquette to survival tips, learn how to navigate the highs and lows of restrooms around the world. A must-read for solo travelers a...

You haven’t truly traveled until you’ve asked, ‘Is this water or something worse?'
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Fearless: Conquer Your First Solo Trip In 2025 Ready to conquer your first solo trip in 2025? This guide covers safety tips, destination inspiration, solo travel hacks, and confidence-boosting advice to make your journey unforgettable.

Traveling alone isn’t scary—unless your hotel looks nothing like the photos.
#nickwashere #solotravel #passport

YouTube video by Nick Was Here I Loved Mexico- But Not Enough To Stay

After a very challenging 2024, I finished the year in Mexico. Or so I thought. Travel isn’t always perfect, and this trip was a reminder that it’s okay to change course when things don’t feel right.
#nickwashere #solotravel #mexicocity #puebla #oaxaca

9 Cafés Perfect For Solo Travelers (And Their Aesthetic)... Traveling solo is liberating, they said. Until you’re staring blankly at a random street, Googling “best cafes near me” for the 17th time.

When your aesthetic is coffee, solitude, and pretending to read a book.
#nickwashere #solotravel #cafe

The No-Fail Solo Travel Blueprint: Plan Like A Pro In 2025... Whether you’re a first-timer nervously clutching your passport or a seasoned traveler who can pack a bag in 10 minutes flat, there’s always a way to elevate your game.

Why read this? To avoid calling your mom for help from the middle of nowhere.
#nickwashere #solotravel #blueprint

11 Ways To Embrace Solitude On The Road... Feeling lonely while traveling solo? Discover 11 practical and profound ways to embrace solitude. From mindful travel to creative pursuits, this guide will help new and seasoned travelers find peace a...

Want solitude? Easy, just start talking about crypto during group tours.
#nickwashere #solotravel #solitude #notlonely

I Found 14 Safety Apps For All Solo Travelers... Traveling solo is the ultimate freedom—until it’s not. When adventure turns into the unexpected (read: sketchy situations, language barriers, or getting hopelessly lost), these safety apps will have y...

Who needs common sense when you have 14 apps watching your back?
#nickwashere #solotravel #safety #apps

Making The Most Of Social Media As A Solo Traveler... Ah, social media—the magical tool connecting us to the world and making us question our life choices. For solo travelers, it’s more than just a platform to post selfies in front of exotic landscapes. ...

Who needs therapy when you have social media validation, right?
#nickwashere #solotravel #socialmedia

Routine Is Overrated When You’re Always On The Move... Discover why routine is overrated for digital nomads and perpetual travelers. These actionable tips teach how to embrace chaos, maximize flexibility, and thrive on the road.

Routine? Who needs it when you don’t even know what day it is?
#nickwashere #solotravel #routine

Traveling With Only A Backpack: Myth Or Reality? The truth behind traveling with just a backpack. Is it liberating or limiting? Learn packing hacks, gear recommendations, and strategies to make minimalist travel a reality—even for first-time travele...

Backpack travel is a myth? Tell that to my overstuffed carry-on.
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