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Hi! I'm Claire from Tales of a Backpacker

I help solo female travellers to make the most of travel, no matter how much money they have! I share my experiences and tips from 20 years of solo travel for how we can all make our travels more enjoyable without it costing the Earth. Join me and let’s plan your best travel adventure together, whatever your budget!

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The Essential Piece of Travel Advice I Never Got

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...

Hi Reader! Just a super quick note to let you know about the Wanderful Flash sale happening TODAY ONLY! Save $30 on a year's Wanderful Traveler membership for today only, and if you're interested in Creator or Entrepreneur membership, you can activate the Traveler deal, then upgrade. JOIN TODAY TO SAVE $30 You'll also get a copy of Wanderful founder Beth Santos' book, Wander Woman, when you finish your free trial.This special offer is only valid today, so if you've been thinking about...

Hi Reader, Wow I can't believe that March is almost over, time is really flying by! But, as it's still Women's History Month, I am continuing my love for all things supporting women! Some links in this email are affiliate links and if you make a purchase through these websites I may earn commission. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I've mentioned Wanderful several times over the past few weeks, but if you're still on the fence about joining this fabulous travel...

Hi Reader! I am all about free gifts at the moment! I don't mind paying for things that I think are worth it, but if you get something extra for free then that's even better! Some links in this email are affiliate links and if you make a purchase through these websites I may earn commission. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Free Solo Travel Toolkit If you missed my email last week about Wanderful's free Solo Travel Toolkit that is still available for you here. It is...

Hi Reader, Did you do anything for International Women's Day on Saturday? I joined the 8M March in Barcelona for the first time and it was incredible to see so many women and allies coming together. While I love being around lots of fabulous women, I still need time and space to do my own thing, and solo travelling is a wonderful way to see the world on your own terms. I think everyone should try solo travel at least once! However, solo travel can be nerve-wracking, or even down right scary -...

Hi Reader, As promised, even though I'm travelling much these days I'm still here to help you to see the world - especially if you're a (solo) female traveller. But before I start I just want to say thank you to everyone who replied to my last email about why I'm quitting travel, I really appreciate it. I know it's the right decision for me at the moment, and I'm looking forward to a future in one place (for now at least!) And back to you! March is Women's History Month and next weekend,...

Hi Reader! Don't you just love finding ways to travel on a budget? Getting free accommodation is a great way to save big bucks as even cheap hotels and Airbnbs can cost over $100 per night, so imagine how much you can save over a year if you didn't have to pay any accommodation costs! Some links in this email are affiliate links and if you make a purchase through these websites I may earn commission. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Have You Tried Housesitting?...

Hi Reader, The D.I.Y. Trip Summit kicked off today, and if you don't already have a ticket then Thursday is the last day you can sign up! I don’t want you to miss out on any of the free travel planning resources, including my presentation about Work Exchanges, so if you’re interested in learning how to get free accommodation while travelling and lots of other tips to plan an epic trip to Europe, be sure to catch it before the free viewing window ends. You can watch any of the summit sessions...

Hi there Reader! If you're thinking about travelling to Europe this year, you NEED to read this! The D.I.Y. Trip Summit kicks off tomorrow, and this FREE event is all about planning a dream trip to Europe in 2025. There are 3 full days packed with sessions from travel experts like: The Power of Solo Travel with Beth Santos of Wanderful How to Choose the Accommodation That's Right For You! with Annie Sisson of Explorer Annie Beyond Selfie Stick Tourism: Tips for Creating Off-beat Itineraries...

Hi Reader, Well, 2024 is coming to a close. Another year over already, I can't believe where the time goes!! As is common for this time of year I've been looking back at what's happened in 2024 and looking ahead to 2025 and what I'd like to achieve. It hasn't been the best year for me and my business, with changes to Google Search (Reddit dominating search results) and AI bringing challenges to bloggers and content creators like me. But I am happy to still be here, writing articles and...