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๐ก๐ โท Best Alternative Destinations (To Avoid Tourists): Top 5 In Europe + Less Crowded Beach, Ski, and Hiking Alternatives You'll Love
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๐บ More Epic Alternative ListsOvertourism is a hot topic for a reason. Travel is surging and the popular spots are getting more packed with people. Climate change is also contributing to a sea change in travel by reshuffling demand. As traditionally crowded spots become uncomfortably warm during the high season, travelers will seek out other options. If you love the idea of visiting incredible places while ditching the tourist crowds, you'll dig these lists. Alternative Norway I'm not afraid to come right out of the gates repping my home country. I've done some of the iconic hikes here, and they can get pretty crowded. Here is a list of 11 places with fewer people and more space. Alternative Hikes Around The World I enjoyed this list of the World's Best Alternative Hikes written by an avid hiker and traveler. That one in the Azores looks sick! Romance and Sustainability My friends Mike and Anne know a thing or two about finding unique romantic destinations, they've been on the world's longest honeymoon (10+ years and still going!). You can see their list of The World's Most Romantic and Sustainable Destinations here. Underrated Beach Vacations Love a beach vacay and looking for a new spot? Glean inspiration from this list of underrated beach destinations. Ski Perfect Powder (Without The Crowds) At least according to this article of Top 10 Alternative ski resorts. ---- BONUS If you drink too much coffee like me, then here are some alternatives to coffee... WAIT, a minute! This whole alternative list thing has gone far enough. I like my coffee too much, so forgot I mentioned this. Coffee drinkers know, there is no better alternative to coffee! ๐ซ Earn 50,000 Bonus Points With US BankI'm excited to be partnering with the U.S. BANK ALTITUDEยฎ CONNECT VISA SIGNATUREยฎ CARD for the podcast and newsletter. Just spend $2,000 in the first 120 days. That's a $500 value redeemable toward merchandise, gift cards, cash back, travel and more. And your points never expire. $0 intro annual fee for the first year, $95/year thereafter. โClick here to get all of the details.โ ๐ How To Access BONUS Podcast Episodes and More!โBecome a Premium Passport Member where youโll get immediate access to ad free episodes PLUS:
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I'm a professional podcaster who loves to share counterintuitive advice around travel, off the beaten path destination recommendations, money saving travel tips, insightful musings, the stories behind unconventional lifestyles, and curated content to help you fill your life with as much travel as you desire, no matter what your situation or experience. And you can't beat the price because it's FREE ๐! โ Subscribe and join over 6500+ newsletter readers every week!
Shot from our Laundry House band gig the other weekend (that's me on the right trying hard not to screw up ๐คช!) Hey, Reader! ๐ I've been sick for the last week, but am finally on the mend. Since I'm just recovering, the sun is shining, and tomorrow is International Labor Day I'm going to get right into it! Inside you'll find: How to plan your dream trip in this (or any) year - a step by step plan Jet fuel worries and summer travel World's 50 best beaches (including rankings for Europe and...
Mural in Austin, TX Hey, Reader! ๐ Sky high fuel prices. Crazy long security lines at the airports. Wars. This may not be the best time to travel. And if you're not feeling, own that decision and be ok with it. You need to trust your gut and decide what's right for you. But if you still want to travel when things feel a bit uncertain I've got a one word mantra to consider... Refundable As in, book every aspect of your trip in a way that you can recoup almost all of it if you decide not to go....
My in-laws neighbor hosted an Olympics for some local kids. Above is the ski race starting line Hey, Reader! ๐ Last week I made a conscious decision not to write this newsletter, and I think you might find the reason why helpful. See, I had a random song idea pop into my mind, and felt compelled to get it down right away before it made a mad dash back to the ether. I was thoroughly entrenched in the songwriting process, as it tends to happen, and really got into the flow of writing and making...