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Your adventure starts here!

Hi, I’m Nicole.

I created The Blonde Adventures to help you discover new adventures and travel the world. If you’re new around here, this page will help you get started. Here you’ll find my method for planning a trip, a few travel guides, packing + planning tips, and some wanderlust inspiration to help you do
a little adventuring yourself.

Happy exploring!

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01.

SPARK YOUR WANDERLUST

Ready to see the world? Where would you like to go? There’s no shortage of interesting and beautiful destinations to explore around the globe.

Some of my favorite trips have been inspired by stumbling across a single photo of a far-flung place and then adding it to my adventure list.

Don’t be afraid to let your curiosity run free! Then, get ready to make that bucket list destination a reality.

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02.

PLAN YOUR ADVENTURE

Congrats! You’re now on track to going on the trip of a lifetime! Once you’ve sparked your wanderlust and decided on a new adventure to pursue, it’s time to organize the details. It’s true, there are so many things to think about when planning a trip – where to stay, where to eat, what to see, how to get around, etc.

As long as you’re equipped with great resources and ready to do your research, your travel planning process will be a breeze. These travel guides will help you become a savvier, better-prepared traveler. Let the planning begin!

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03.

DISCOVER TRAVEL TIPS

Sometimes fine-tuning an itinerary can seem like a daunting task, especially if it involves flying internationally or doing something you’ve never done before, like swimming with sharks or embarking on a solo trip.

Need to know what to pack, how to survive a long-haul flight, whether you should buy travel insurance, or how to stay safe while traveling solo? I’ve got you covered!

Don’t leave for your next adventure without these pro travel tips.

  • DO YOU NEED TRAVEL INSURANCE? (YES, AND HERE’S WHY!) (COMING SOON!)

  • HOW TO SURVIVE A LONG-HAUL FLIGHT (COMING SOON!)

  • X SOLO MISTAKES TO AVOID (COMING SOON!)

  • HOW TO STAY CONNECTED WHILE TRAVELING ABROAD (COMING SOON!)

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04.

GEAR UP

Investing in the right travel gear can be crucial to having a successful trip; it can be a make-or-break moment! It can also be a costly endeavor, so you’ll need to know what to splurge on and what to skip. The last thing you want is a heavy, uncomfortable backpack or cheap products that are going to break on you while you’re out on the road (yikes!).

As a frequent traveler, I choose to invest in high-quality gear that is lightweight and will last for years to come (‘choose well, buy less’ is the motto here).

Opting for good-quality gear will save you tons of money in the long run. With these guides, you’ll learn what luggage you should buy, how to pack the essentials, and what you shouldn’t leave home without.

  • X THINGS YOU’LL ALWAYS FIND IN MY CARRY-ON (COMING SOON!)

  • THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO PACKING LIKE A PRO (COMING SOON!)

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