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Backpack Aleks
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14 days on US East Coast 🇺🇸 New York to Washington D.C. on a budget without a car
🌎 Ever since finishing university 3 years ago, I have been full time travelling and volunteering for conservation projects. I absolutely love my lifestyle however can't lie tight budget is one of the downsides. Instead of giving up my travel dreams I just decided to become resourceful and find the perfect itineraries that still fit my tight budget and let me explore the world. Before every trip, I spend weeks planning and researching and it's one of my favourite parts of the adventure. However, I know it can be overwhelming and tedious at times so I decided to share my research and my itinerary with you. All places mentioned here are places where I have been/stayed/eaten myself and can give you an honest review.
🇺🇲 In fall of 2022 I backpacked through East coast of the USA by myself without a car. I was a bit sceptical how it would go since USA is not a very popular backpacker destination. But I was happily surprised how easy it was and kept going from New York down to Virginia, meeting new people on the way and exploring incredible places.
🗽In this guide, you'll find an itinerary through the USA meant to take you through 3 states throughout 14 days following my footsteps. You'll also find description of 2 day trip into 2 more states. I'll share with you my recommendations of where to stay and what to do as well as a detailed outline of the full cost which adds up to 490$ without day trips (accommodation and transport). You'll also find links to the accommodations I stayed in and all the bus/train companies I used. You'll also find a spreadsheet so you can adjust the itinerary to your own needs.
What you'll get in this guide
✔️Itinerary through USA for 14 days
✔️Break down of the budget for the whole trip for accommodation and transport (updated November 23).
✔️Recommendations of budget accommodation in each location
✔️Recommendations of activities in each location
✔️Researched public transport connections between each location
✔️Ideas of day trips from the location (with budget expectations)
✔️Tips on how to get discounts on booking.com and flixbus (including a discount code)
What you won't find in this guide
✖️Detailed day-to-day plan
✖️Budget for food during the trip as they will vary vastly depending on your personal preferences
✖️Food and restaurant recommendations however you'll find some recommendations of budget grocery stores
Backpacker • Car-free • Couples • LGBTQ+ • Groups • Digital Nomads • Female Solo • Vegan • Vegetarian • Adventure • Architecture • Budget • Camping • Coffee • History • Relaxation • Outdoors • Overlanding • People & Culture • Slow Travel • Romantic • Road Trip • Wellness
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Finding a place to grab coffee, eat lunch, or enjoy a nice dinner while traveling is hard enough as is, but when you’re in a big city, the options are truly overwhelming.
While my guides are full of one-of-a-kind restaurants for certain neighborhoods, this Essential Eateries map includes the top few Boston-specific chains that will help you eat like a local on the go. Not only that, but I include a backstory of each chain, my top menu suggestion, and what I consider to be the best location to visit.
This guide can also serve as a “What NOT to Eat” if you’re the kind of person who only wants to try single-location restaurants and want to determine if the place you’re interested in dining is a chain. Just pull up this map when you’re out and about to see where the nearest spots are when your tummy starts rumbling!
Get access to ALL the Boston area locations of 14 regional chains, including:
☕️ 2 Coffee Shops
🥐 5 Bakeries
🥡 5 Fast-Casual Restaurants
🍽️ 1 Table Service Restaurant
🍦 1 Dessert Spot
Worried this info is out-of-date? Fear not! I'll be updating this guide every six months for accuracy, as well as to add new favorites I find along the way.
Vegan • Vegetarian • Gluten-free / Celiac • Foodie • Coffee • Budget
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Larissa Schultz, MCC, MHA
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Alaska - Northern Lights Winter Adventure - 8 Nights / 9 Days
Northern Lights are a phenomenon best seen in person. The destinations, to do so, are limited on when and where you can see these amazing skies. Winter season is the predominant time-frame.
Alaska, for many Americans, is a great option - no passport required.
The itinerary provided is an overall trip outline that highlights some main attractions of this rugged land.
We also list some ideas of things to do in the towns that you visit. Most towns have "Visitor Information Centers", where you can find detailed information about local events and markets as well as current available activities.
This itinerary maps out a great route from Anchorage north to Fairbanks, with the goal of maximizing the opportunities to witness the Northern Lights.
Adventure • Outdoors • Photography • Wellness • History • Relaxation • People & Culture
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I had a dream last night we... drove out to see Las Vegassss!
So, you're going to Las Vegas. Maybe for When We Were Young Festival? Well, here's your guide to all things emo and punk in Sin City. At the end of this guide, you can see the closest stays in proximity to this year's WWWY fest location: which ones I would recommend and which ones I definitely would not, from the perspective of a Vegas local. This is an interactive map guide, so you're able to see exactly where everything is, and if it's worth squeezing it in on your trip! From coffee stops to dive bars to local shopping, this guide has a little bit of everything!
For other Las Vegas guides, visit my page or visit the guides linked at the bottom of this post! Combine this guide with one of my free Las Vegas "staples" guides for the ultimate experience! Still have questions? Feel free to reach out through any of my social media contacts. I'm always happy to discuss more ideas and help out visitors! @alexdeanmedia across all platforms.
LGBTQ+ • Digital Nomads • Plus Size • Backpackers • Solo Female • Couples • Groups • Backpacker • Female Solo • Art • Budget • Foodie • Coffee • Relaxation • People & Culture • Boutique • Photography • Road Trip • Adventure • Wellness • Van Life
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Welcome to Oakland, California, your unexpected coffee destination. Did you know in 2023 Oakland was voted the #8th best coffee city in the United States? It has continued to be in the top 10 for about a decade climbing as high as #3 in 2018. This comes as no surprise to the locals as there are well over 2300 coffee shops and 17-plus roasters. Studies say that for every 2500 people in Oakland, there is a coffee shop. So I hope you'll join me to get a small glimpse into Oakland's bustling coffee scene.
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free / Celiac • 50+ • Female Solo • Digital Nomads • Couples • Groups • Family • Foodie • Coffee
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Hi Adventurers!
Welcome to your guide to Michigan Lighthouses. Michigan is home to over 129 lighthouses that touch the Great Lakes. While most of the lighthouses on this list have been decommissioned over the years, a few have been turned into bed and breakfast experiences, while others offer you a chance to be the lighthouse keeper during your stay.
Lighthouses are the gate way to many of Michigan's best beach side towns and offer visitors a chance to check them out by walking the pier. Since the (enter year here), lighthouses have been guiding structures to the boaters on the water and now serve as a picturesque landmark for all to enjoy
Over 30 Cities included - spanning both the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan. This is a live article and more will be added. Additional state guides to lighthouses will be linked at the bottom as well.
Female Solo • Backpacker • Digital Nomads • Plus Size • Couples • Groups • Family • Adventure • Beach • History • Photography • Camping • Budget • Nature
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Welcome to the Mile High City, where urban city goers meets mountain adventurers. Denver is full of unique experiences for all visitors to enjoy. This guide includes tons of options to mix and match to build your perfect weekend exploring the town. Our recommendations are mainly geared toward adults with a few good options for families as well.
Over 40 recommendations are included in this guide:
- Where to Stay
- Things to do in Downtown
- Where to Eat & Drink in Denver
- Day Trip Options a Short Drive from Denver
Female Solo • Groups • Couples • Family • Digital Nomads • Adventure • Outdoors • Road Trip • Budget
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I have seen first hand from my partner how hard it can be to be gluten free in different settings - your friends pick a place without gf options, you end up at a work dinner you didn’t have a say in, or you’re at a dinner where you don’t know if things are safe to eat or not.
Fear not, living through this first hand, we have some good tips to navigate this.
The guide below will help you think about critical questions, thoughts, and ideas that need to be addressed for someone with a gluten intolerance or allergy. I also point out places that do things well when it comes to having gluten free option.
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What's included in this guide: A detailed guide, with activities for multiple days, key details, over 50 recommendations and much more:
- Places to visit
- Where to eat
- Spend the night out in town
- Best hikes to explore
For the ultimate WA National Park road trip, I would recommend spending 2-3 days in each park to fully experience their beauty and maximize your trip. Depending on your exact goals, plans can be adjusted to still enjoy 1-2 days in each as well.
Please recreate responsibly.
*Please note multiple wildfires are currently active and burning within North Cascades NP. No stopping or pullouts are allowed on SR 20 between mile markers 148-157. This information changes rapidly and should be monitored online if you are traveling to the area soon.
Backpacker • Digital Nomads • Couples • Groups • Female Solo • Family • Adventure • Outdoors • Road Trip • Slow Travel • Van Life • Camping • Budget
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Read along with me as I tell you exactly how I spent the perfect 12 (ish) hour date night in Chicago with my husband and our two best friends.
Reva, my fire wife and book bestie have recently entered our hockey romance era (didn't know that was actually a thing but here we are). After reading a couple hockey smut novels we found ourselves booking a trip to the windy city to enjoy a Chicago Blackhawks game...since it's valentines day next week we invited our hubbies to join us too ;)
It ended up being the absolute perfect evening beyond fulfilling our hearts' hockey desires. We were led to the last standing prohibition era speakeasy, in the basement of the oldest building in Chicago. We shared a second hand smoke fueled nostalgic visit to one of the mob boss locales as well. Foodie finds on this trip were a solid 10 out of 10! Our hotel was just the right amount of classy yet affordable and we plan to return in the summer to spend time exploring the area on foot here too!
If you enjoy this guide please do me a solid and save it to your faves and share with a friend and leave me a comment below :D
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This is a living guide - if you save it you will receive future updates including any new places and deeper insights!
Couples • Groups • Foodie • People & Culture • Romantic • Adventure • History
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Embark on a four-day adventure through Central Florida's gems, from the scenic beauty of Wekiva to the excitement of CityWalk Orlando. Indulge in pancake delights at DeLeon Springs, encounter manatees at Blue Springs, explore Washington Oaks Gardens, and discover the wonders of NASA—all in one unforgettable trip.
This guide includes 4 day-trips with locations that can be reordered to fit your needs and preferences as well as an airport guide for MCO (Orlando International Airport).
Family • Couples • Backpacker • Adventure • Outdoors • History • Romantic • Shopping • Road Trip • Van Life
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Plan For Me Dani
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A Weekend Get Away in Portland, Maine: Guide & Consult if Requested
Portland is an incredible city for a weekend get away! I went with a group of girlfriends but this itinerary could truly be for just about anyone. This will include 3 days of things we did and enjoyed in Portland and additional things I would have done if we had more time. I am happy to consult with you about this itinerary as well through phone, email, or video chat. Start by emailing me at planformedani@gmail.com
Portland had a LOT to offer. There was delicious seafood, beautiful scenery, lots of cute shops, bars, and cafes, lobster fishing, and many breweries! I was very impressed by this city.
Portlands airport is also very easy to get to and you can enjoy your time in Portland car free! There are some things you can do additionally with a car that I will include. But a car is not necessary.
This includes where to stay, a 3 day itinerary, and some extras.
Foodie • Nature • People & Culture • Road Trip • Photography
$5.00
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Are you visiting New York City any time soon? Are you interested in watching a Broadway musical or play while you visit? In this guide, I take you through what it means when a show is "on Broadway," what some of the musicals are on Broadway, as well as show you spots in and around the theaters that I think are worth visiting. (The musicals listed in this article are correct as of August 2023)
P.S.: I will also be including hotel recommendations at the bottom of this post, so make sure to make it all the way to the bottom!
P.P.S: If you like this article, consider leaving a tip :)
Art • People & Culture
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So, you're going to Las Vegas. Maybe for Halloween? Well, here's your guide to all things spooky in Sin City. This is an interactive map guide, so you're able to see exactly where everything is, and if it's worth squeezing it in on your trip! From coffee stops to dive bars to local shopping, this guide has a little bit of everything!
Halloween/fall events are listed and current as of October 2024.
For other Las Vegas guides, visit my page or visit the guides linked at the bottom of this post! Combine this guide with one of my free Las Vegas "staples" guides for the ultimate experience! Still have questions? Feel free to reach out through any of my social media contacts. I'm always happy to discuss more ideas and help out visitors! @alexdeanmedia across all platforms.
Plus Size • Female Solo • Digital Nomads • Backpacker • Business • Car-free • Couples • Groups • LGBTQ+ • Adventure • Art • Boutique • Budget • Coffee • Foodie • Luxury • Outdoors • Overlanding • People & Culture • Photography • Road Trip • Relaxation • Van Life • Wine
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Here is my ultimate guide to hiking the legal trails of Oahu. Now I've done my best to order these hikes from easiest to hardest considering elevation change, conditions, and climate. I say legal hikes because there are a good amount of illegal hikes on Oahu that have become very popular recently due to social media, but I only wish to recommend those that are open and maintained so that everyone using this resource can have a safe and amazing adventures while visiting this beautiful island. Beyond safety there is also the risk of large fines which will given to anyone caught hiking outside of public trails.
In my own opinion there are no easy trails or walking trails on island as almost all trails are about elevation gain. Don't get me wrong Oahu is an excellent place for hikers, but probably best for those that consider themselves experienced hikers or are at least consider themselves athletic. I say this also because the hot climate and loose ground on much of these hikes makes for added challenge. My parents for example are now both over 60 and I would not take them on most of the hikes on Oahu and I likewise would have the same feeling about bringing children.
A few important considerations when hiking on Oahu is to be mindful of preserving the trail and the environment. One rule of thumb is to stay on the trail, and I know that seems obvious but even stepping off the maintained trail a little bit or cutting corners on switch backs bear consequences; such as erosion and harm to plants and organisms that you may unknowingly step on. Another no brainer, but I still think the reminder is important, is to leave no trace. This means not leaving anything behind such as trash but also to not alter the natural environment like stacking rocks or messing with the foliage, beyond what is necessary to continue on the path. The opposite is also just as important, don't take anything with you from the environment like plants and rocks.
I will try my best to include as much necessary information for these hikes as I can but it is always smart to be as well informed as possible before hiking somewhere new, so do your own research if you can and be well prepared for the weather, distance, and difficulty of each hike. State rescue personal often respond to hikers in distress here on Oahu and I would hate for anyone using my guide to face any sort of distress when they are supposed to be making fun memories.
*I will be adding to this list as I do more hikes around the island*
Groups • Solo Female • Couples • Backpackers • Female Solo • Backpacker • Adventure • Nature • Wellness • Mountain • Outdoors
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2022 was the year of a lot of travel redemption for most of us, but it was also the year I had to turn down trips to Portugal, Spain, and Paris, as well as have a trip to New Orleans cancelled due to Covid. But thankfully that didn’t stop me from a spring road trip to Texas, a few summer days in DC, two trips to Disney World, and lots of Tennessee day trips in between. Enjoy this travel journal of 350 (!!!) places, including:
🖼️ 42 Museums, Gardens, and Attractions
☕️ 50 Coffee Shops
🍽️ 99 Restaurants, Bakeries, and Food Trucks
🛏️ 38 Hotels, Bed & Breakfasts, and Airbnbs
✨ and a whole bunch more!
Scroll to the bottom for my favorites of the year!
Families • Solo Female • Car-free • Couples • Architecture • Art • Boutique • Budget • Foodie • History • Design • Nature • Faith • People & Culture • Road Trip • Coffee
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7 days driving around the picturesque state of Arizona? Yes please! This itinerary will take you to three National Parks (Saguaro, Petrified and Grand Canyon) as well as Antelope Canyon, and Horseshoe bend. The accommodations for this trip are as luxury for each area as we found and include at least one top food spot in each location also. The trip is aimed at a balance of outdoors and luxury. We wanted to be pampered after so much hiking and outdoor activities!
Because we road tripped we chose to bring our cooler. We stopped at some local grocery stores and picked up snacks for the road and light meal options. We didn't eat out 3 meals each day and sometimes we just wanted to be spontaneous and ask our tour guide where to eat next.
The trip is roughly 7 days but you can stay longer or shorter in each place if you choose.
50+ • Groups • Plus Size • Female Solo • Adventure • Foodie • Luxury • Outdoors • People & Culture • Photography • Road Trip • Slow Travel
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