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About One Girl Wandering

Hey there! I’m Lindsay, the One Girl Wandering, and I’m happy you’re visiting my blog and following along with my adventures. I’m passionate about solo travel, trip planning, and sharing all the travel tips I know with you. I’ve wanted to travel the world for as long as I can remember but for the longest time was overwhelmed and confused about how to do it. I hope I can encourage and educate other women on how to take their travel dreams into reality!

⁣🌅3 beaches for epic sunsets in Guanacaste, C ⁣🌅3 beaches for epic sunsets in Guanacaste, Costa Rica⠀ ⠀ There are quite a few beautiful beaches in this part of CR, but here are 3 that are near each other that you should definitely add to your list when you visit. (Save this post for later 😉)⠀ ⠀ 🌊Playa Conchal - (pictured) This was the beach that the resort @ that I stayed at was on. Loved this beach because the waves were gentle enough that you can watch the sunset while swimming.⠀ 🌊Playa Flamingo - White sand beach with beautiful big waves. You can park right along the road lining the beach so it's super easy to get to. Many restaurants nearby where you can either watch the sunset from or enjoy a meal after the beach.⠀ 🌊Playa Penca - A bit smaller of a beach compared to the other two. Here you can do some real estate spotting and see some beautiful oceanside homes. Head over to Heladeria Italiana 0039 for gelato after you get your sunset fix.⠀ ⠀ But quite honestly, anytime you get to see a sunset from a beach in Costa Rica it's going to be epic. Are you a sunrise or sunset kinda person?⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #summertravel #travelobsessed #summergetaway #goplaces #costarica #costaricapuravida #thisiscostarica #visitcostarica #costaricatravel #costaricabeach #travelgirls #travellingtheworld #travelforlife #traveloften #traveltagged #travellust #travelbucketlist #traveltheword #beachlove #beachview #beachsunset #beachvacation #oceanvibes #beachsunsets #waterlust #alwayssummer #beachgram #sheisnotlost #shetravels
⁣I saved over $1000 on my resort in Costa Rica!⠀ ⠀ 🤩The all inclusive resort I stayed at came out to $353 per night for 2 people. That's for a junior suite, all food and drinks, beautiful pool, and right on the beach. Oh, and transportation to and from the airport, $100 spa credit, and discounts on excursions. ⠀ ⠀ 💰That money stayed in my pocket for use on another trip or for fun things while I'm on my trip. ⠀ ⠀ 🍹A pina colada on the beach tastes better knowing that you got it for a total deal.⠀ ⠀ 🤔How did I do this? Not only do I know where to look for deals but I also how and where to double and triple check that it is the best deal for me. Knowing where and how to look for places to save money took me years to master, but I've cut down that time for you and packaged it all into my course Travel Hacks for Beginners. In a month you could know all the tricks to spending less on travel just like me.⠀ ⠀ 🛑The course is closing soon as I will be concentrating on my current students, helping them find the best deals and leverage points and miles to stop overpaying for travel. Link to sign up is in my bio!⠀ ⠀ ...and the site that I booked this deal on? It's @costco, but that's one of 9 websites that I have listed in the BONUS lesson in my course where you can find deals like this. That's just the bonus, you won't even believe how much you can save with the rest of the course!
⁣Trip vs. Vacation - Which is your travel style? ⁣Trip vs. Vacation - Which is your travel style?⠀ ⠀ For me, trips are full of activities. Getting up early and checking off items on my schedule. They are stimulating and exciting, I may come back and need a day to recoup but I'm energized by everything that I've seen and done.⠀ ⠀ Vacations on the other hand, are slow. Focus on recharging and eliminating every ounce of stress. I may spend an entire day "doing nothing" and that's a perfect pace. You may have to roll me off the plane back home but I'm ready to conquer my day-to-day with a clear head.⠀ ⠀ Which kind of trip do you like? Or do you enjoy switching it up and doing a mixture of both, like me?⠀ ⠀ Right now... I'm on vacation 😎⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #costarica #visitcostarica #costaricaphoto #discovercostarica #puravidacostarica #igerscostarica #costaricastyle #essentialcostarica #costaricapuravida #costaricatravel #explorecostarica #thisiscostarica #beachvacay #beachgram #beachyvibes #beachchair #sheisnotlost #traveltagged #darlingescape #girlsabroad #dametraveler #borntotravel #wetravelgirls #journeysofgirls #justtravel #livetotravel #womentravel #travelpassport #welivetotravel #travelmore⠀
⁣🗺San Francisco, CA - Mini Travel Guide⠀ ⠀ I’ve been lucky enough to visit San Francisco multiple times because my best friend calls this cool city home. She’s introduced me to all these places when I’ve visited. There’s nothing quite like having an insider give you all the best info when you travel!⠀ ⠀ 🚎Things to do:⠀ -Ride the cable car, I know it sounds cheesy but it is delightful! Tip: download the MuniMobile app, this makes it easy to purchase public transportation tickets on the go.⠀ -Nihonmachi aka Japantown - Restaurants, shops, karaoke, spas, I could spend all day here⠀ -Chinatown - One of the oldest and most established in the US, go explore the shops and restaurants ⠀ -Hiking, quite a few easy hiking trails right near the city. My two favorites: Batteries to Bluffs Trail which gives great views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Sutro Ruins/Sutro Baths trail at Lands End Recreation.⠀ -Parks in SF are beautiful! Here are some parks with great views to check out: ⠀ Crissy Field - views of the Golden Gate Bridge and beach⠀ Grandview Park - incredible views of the city, well named!⠀ Mission Dolores Park - large park, perfect for a picnic ⠀ Golden Gate Park - lots to see and do here including a Japanese garden and botanical garden⠀ ⠀ 😋What to eat⠀ Foodie heaven!⠀ @dandelionchocolate - Get a s'more and a hot chocolate⠀ Ferry Building - So much food in one beautiful location! Eat your way through, stop by @hogislandoysterco for oysters and watch the boats⠀ @itsdumplingtime - get the King Dum⠀ @foreigncinemasf - Delicious food, get a spot on the patio⠀ @besharamsf - Yummy Indian food, very hip⠀ @saltandstraw - Ice cream with unique flavors⠀ ⠀ ⠀ And I've run out of room 😳 I have an SF highlight with lots more! I'd love to hear your SF faves ⬇
⁣Being able to take my Dad to Rome to celebrate ⁣Being able to take my Dad to Rome to celebrate his retirement was one of the best gifts I have ever been able to give someone. ⠀ ⠀ My Dad has worked hard his entire life as an electrician. He didn't think he would be able to visit the Vatican, he'd never been to Europe before and for him, planning a trip like this by himself was overwhelming. I was able to fly him, my stepmom, my husband and myself to Rome for a week. The plane tickets alone would were thousands of dollars but I used credit card points, transferring them into miles to an airline, to pay for them. ⠀ ⠀ This meant that I could take all the money I saved in my budget to book a beautiful apartment just down the street from the Pope's favorite bakery, book incredible tours that made it easy for my Dad to get around the city, and even splurge on dinner at a Michelin star restaurant. ⠀ ⠀ Because I've learned how to find travel deals, earn points and miles through my everyday spending, deal stacking to get the most out of every purchase, and then knowing use those points in the best ways possible, I was able to give my Dad the trip of a lifetime.⠀ ⠀ I'll gift experiences over material objects any day and the memories we made on that trip will always be some of my most cherished.⠀ ⠀ Is travel something you would like to be able to gift without breaking the bank? This is where my Travel Hacks for Beginners course comes in. I'll help you discover how to find the best deals and how to leverage points/miles so you can stop overpaying for travel. Sign up using the link in my bio.
⁣When I first heard about this it blew my mind!⠀ ⠀ Full disclosure, I am not active military. But I have spent hours and hours researching, reading, asking questions, and verifying the information in this post.⠀ ⠀ As with any government program, there is way more information than I could ever cover in just a few slides and I've chosen to specifically focus on the two companies that offer the most popular travel credit cards. ⠀ ⠀ I hope this is a great jumping off point for you to utilize the information and resources I've outlined here to get these fees waived for yourself as well as take advantage of the other benefits that come along with your service.⠀ ⠀ Also, remember that it is absolutely free to find out if you qualify for these benefits. Do not pay anyone to check for you.⠀ ⠀ Shameless plug: Now that you've got that credit card, want to know how to maximize those points and miles? Sign up for my course Travel Hacks for Beginners. Link is in my bio! ⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #traveltips #travelingtips #traveltipsandtricks #traveltip #travelplanner #traveldeals #letstravel #mybudgettravel #travelexpert #travelgoals #travelawesome #travelworld #travelnow #budgettravel #travelonabudget #affordabletravel #travelcheap #traveladvice #travellist #travelhacks #travelobsessed #traveleverywhere #travelpost #savemoney #cantwaittotravel #travelbetter
⁣🥳Travel Hacks for Beginners is here! ⠀ ⠀ ⁣🥳Travel Hacks for Beginners is here! ⠀ ⠀ If you are a travel lover who is looking for a way to maximize your travel budget, this is the course that is going to help you do that. ⠀ ⠀ This course has the tools you need to travel more for less this year. ⠀ You will learn how to: ⠀ 🤓Create a travel budget, got to know where you can save money⠀ 🤓Find the best flight and accommodation deals and the best ways to take advantage of them⠀ 🤓Understand and leverage loyalty programs⠀ 🤓Pick out the best travel credit card for you and get the most out of it, earning points and miles every day for your next trip ⠀ ⠀ Inside Travel Hacks for Beginners you will find:⠀ ✅7 modules of in-depth video lessons that will take you from creating a travel budget to finding deals to maximizing perks provided by loyalty programs and credit cards⠀ ✅My years of knowledge in each lesson⠀ ✅Two benchmark calls to ensure your success⠀ ✅Access to a private Facebook group to ask questions and share travel hacking tips and tricks⠀ ✅Budget templates, resource lists, and checklists for travel planning⠀ ⠀ This program is for you if: ⠀ ✈️You are a beginner to deals and travel credit cards⠀ ✈️You are based in the US⠀ ✈️You are tired of paying too much for travel⠀ ⠀ Side effects of joining may include: ⠀ 🧳Booking international round trip tickets for just a few hundred dollars⠀ 🧳Having more money spend on things you are actually excited about on your trip like food and experiences ⠀ 🧳Taking more trips this year⠀ 🧳Loyalty programs packed full of miles and points⠀ ⠀ If you are serious about spending less on your next trip, Travel Hacks for Beginners is for you. Link to join is in my bio, looking forward to seeing you there!
⁣Don't mind me, just laughing at all the wild my ⁣Don't mind me, just laughing at all the wild myths I've heard about booking cheap flights.⠀ ⠀ Always book plane tickets on a Tuesday! ⠀ ⠀ Have you heard this before? ⠀ ⠀ Well guess what, it isn't true. And you don't have to just take my word for it, this myth has been debunked by so many travel professionals and deal hunting experts! ⠀ ⠀ So when is the best time to find the cheapest flights? There isn't just one specific time that you can set your clock to and that's okay, because it means that any time is a good time for a deal to emerge. ⠀ ⠀ But these deals do seem to cluster during certain time periods. For domestic tickets you are going to want to keep your eyes peeled 30 days to 3 months out from your travel date and for international travel start, sniffing out those deals 60 days to 8 months in advance and set up your fare alerts. ⠀ ⠀ In addition, you are more likely to score the best deals if your travel day is mid-week or if you are looking at shoulder/off season months. But keep in mind, these are loose guidelines and cheap fares can come at any moment! Airline ticket prices are volatile and can change quickly even by hundreds of dollars from day to day.⠀ ⠀ Here is what you should do for the best chances of scoring a great deal on airfare:⠀ Be flexible with your plans⠀ Set up your flight alerts, and check them!⠀ Don't wait until the last minute - while last minute deals can happen, don't rely on it!
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