8 Gap Year Travel Lessons That Changed My Life Forever
Lesson 1 — Brazil: “Tudo vai dar certo” (Everything will work out) Lesson 2 — Thailand: Smiles Have No Languag…
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Alonso Cotrinatello
Alonso Cotrinatello writes about backpacking, hostels and responsible travel, from a life-changing gap year to the journey from Mormon missionary to backpacker.
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Exploring Ecuador: The Ultimate Travel Guide for 2026 (What to Know Before You Go)
Getting to Ecuador: Flights, Borders & Entry Basics Money in Ecuador: Currency, Costs & Cash Tips The Best Tim…
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From Mormon Missionary to Backpacker: My Life-Changing Reason for Leaving the Mormon Church
How My Mormon Mission Experience Began Questioning My Path During the Mormon Mission Experience Life After My …
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Travel Responsibly: How Digital Nomads can Avoid Fueling Gentrification
What is Gentrification and Why it matters Get Involved in the Community Learn the Language (or at least some o…
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The Good, the Bad, and the Chaotic Truth About Staying in Hostels as a Solo Traveler
Wait, But What are Hostels? Making Friends in Hostels Are Hostels Safe? Choosing the Right Hostel Lessons You’…
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