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Introducing our Intern, 2017

It isn’t everyday that a simple girl gets to be a part of something great, but here I am with a whole summer of great possibility. Before I get ahead of myself, an introduction is in order. Hello, my name

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An Inside Look at Running a Travel Website: Part 2

Picture of laptop computer open, with the title of the blog at the top

For those of you starting companies and websites, we thought it might be helpful to give you a behind-the-scenes look at our site. I….don’t know what to think of Pinterest. It’s that boyfriend who seems perfect and slick on the

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Our Top Epic (Amazing and Embarrassing) Moments from 2014

OUR TOP EPIC adventures from 2014

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. It’s been a fun roller-coaster of emotions this year. We’ve made some great memories and caused some epic disasters. And, as we found, sometimes the worst times make

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A Fun Alternative to An International Data Plan

We found a fun and inexpensive way to communicate with a group while traveling in Europe…walkie talkies! Yes, the thing you used to play spy withNext reason for the sphincter of Oddi dysfunction (SOD is the common cause of chronic

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Istanbul Meets Tulsa – an epic road trip, a little Oklahoma coffee shop

meeting travelers in a coffee shop

I sat at my usual coffee shop and typed away at my computer, halfway listening to the ebb and flow of conversations around me. Two guys sat down at a couch beside me and started discussing the trip they were

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Introducing Emily: Rome Expert and Eating Cheap Pro

Art History lecture at the Colosseum.

Name: Emily Kammerlohr Hometown: Houston, Texas Major: English & Ancient Studies Favorite cities: Istanbul,Turkey and Bath, United Kingdom Favorite food: Spaghetti I’ve got a thing for chocolate and mango gelato, swirled together with cream and a cookie on top. Eight

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Ways to Make Income on a Travel Blog

Ways to Make Money on Your Travel Blog

One of the first questions that people ask us is, “So how do you guys make money on your site, anyway? Are you selling vacation packages??” Nope. No timeshares, people. I know you’re disappointed.  However, we do still need to

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Top 3 Options for Cell Phone Plans Abroad: Telekinesis, Secret-agents, and Breaking locks

US AT&T SIM card compared to Spanish Vodafone SIM

It’s no secret; telekinesis would make communicating around the world a whole lot easier, and cheaper. Until then, here are three reliable, cost-effective options for communicating within your destination country and between countries. 1. Smartphone apps that operate with a

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Introducing our Intern: Alissa Endres

our intern Alissa

Who am I? Music, sports, and travel are my top three interests. I find them entertaining of course, but also an excellent way to experience new cultures.  Before joining the Travel Chicks team, I worked as a promotions intern for

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Traveling to Madagascar – One girl’s Move Across the World

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I’m currently staring at my new 32” suitcase for traveling that arrived yesterday. This has to be the largest suitcase that I’ve owned to date, but I wish it held more. I’m about to move overseas in the next few weeks

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