Never backpacked before? Don’t know what staying in a hostel is like? Nervous about traveling solo as a young female? No worries, we’ve got you covered.
How to Survive a Nasty Hostel Shower
Body wash in one hand, loofah in the other, I pushed forward on the door to my hostel's bathroom only to be hit by an odorous wall of mildew that had me jumping back into the hallway.
Body wash in one hand, loofah in the other, I pushed forward on the door to my hostel's bathroom only to be hit by an odorous wall of mildew that had me jumping back into the hallway.
Do I need travel insurance?
The US is not a third-world country, so who needs travel insurance? Not me. I'm a young, free-spirted backpacker.
The US is not a third-world country, so who needs travel insurance? Not me. I'm a young, free-spirted backpacker.
Glampacking: The Fashionable Girl's Guide to Backpacking
The three items on nearly ever backpacker's list: fleece, poncho, bandanna. Which just happen to be three things that would...
The three items on nearly ever backpacker's list: fleece, poncho, bandanna. Which just happen to be three things that would...
You'll Go Far: Advantages to Being a Female Traveler
As a female traveler, you might be worried that you'll be at a disadvantage compared to your male counterparts.
As a female traveler, you might be worried that you'll be at a disadvantage compared to your male counterparts.
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Southwest's Best - Los Angeles to Las Vegas
This route is one of the MOST popular choices for travelers and can best be explored by car or backpacker tour, and not as easily by bus.
This route is one of the MOST popular choices for travelers and can best be explored by car or backpacker tour, and not as easily by bus.
California Coast Dreamin'
The scenic beauty of the Pacific Coast Highway 1 is on par with the most breathtaking in the world. This trip explores the most popular stretch of the California Coast...
The scenic beauty of the Pacific Coast Highway 1 is on par with the most breathtaking in the world. This trip explores the most popular stretch of the California Coast...
San Francisco - Yosemite - Death Valley - Las Vegas
This trip takes you on the inland route from San Francisco to Las Vegas. If you've already cruised the West Coast...
This trip takes you on the inland route from San Francisco to Las Vegas. If you've already cruised the West Coast...
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Multiple Trip Discounts – Save US$100 with Contiki
Book any 2 Contiki trips of 10 days or longer, at the same time & get up to US$100 off the cost of the second tour.
Book any 2 Contiki trips of 10 days or longer, at the same time & get up to US$100 off the cost of the second tour.
Last Minute Deals from Contiki
Want more money to spend on your trip? We have limited spaces left on some of our tours which are departing soon...
Want more money to spend on your trip? We have limited spaces left on some of our tours which are departing soon...
Mary's Guesthouse Activity Packages
Take advantage of our great packages to experience the different aspects of town, with different choices to mix-and-match for an excellent deal on a wonderful visit.
Take advantage of our great packages to experience the different aspects of town, with different choices to mix-and-match for an excellent deal on a wonderful visit.
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