Travel Advice Archives - Rachel's Ruminations https://rachelsruminations.com/category/travel/travel-advice/ Taking the road less traveled Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:09:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 How to handle money in Europe https://rachelsruminations.com/how-to-handle-money-in-europe/ https://rachelsruminations.com/how-to-handle-money-in-europe/#respond Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:17:51 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=87589 Lots of tips to help you handle money in Europe: advice about cash, debit and credit cards, etc., plus a free checklist to help keep track.

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]]> https://rachelsruminations.com/train-travel-in-india/feed/ 0 Traveling in India with ADHD https://rachelsruminations.com/traveling-in-india-with-adhd/ https://rachelsruminations.com/traveling-in-india-with-adhd/#comments Mon, 07 Apr 2025 10:10:28 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=86094 A personal account of my recent 2-month trip in India as a person with ADHD, plus some tips for traveling in India with ADHD.

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]]> https://rachelsruminations.com/traveling-in-india-with-adhd/feed/ 4 Preparing for a flight: A very complete guide https://rachelsruminations.com/preparing-for-a-flight-complete-guide/ https://rachelsruminations.com/preparing-for-a-flight-complete-guide/#respond Sat, 17 Aug 2024 09:41:44 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=84878 A detailed guide to preparing for a flight: before you book, booking your flight, what to do once you've booked and in the days leading up to your flight.

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]]> https://rachelsruminations.com/solo-dining-tips/feed/ 4 Is voluntourism a good idea? Things to consider https://rachelsruminations.com/is-voluntourism-a-good-idea/ https://rachelsruminations.com/is-voluntourism-a-good-idea/#comments Thu, 18 May 2023 14:09:05 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=82326 Have you ever combined travel with volunteering? Or are you considering signing up for a voluntourism experience? If so, here are some things you should think about first.

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]]> https://rachelsruminations.com/how-to-choose-a-destination/feed/ 37 Mardi Gras around the world – and Mardi Gras food! https://rachelsruminations.com/mardi-gras-around-the-world/ https://rachelsruminations.com/mardi-gras-around-the-world/#respond Fri, 11 Nov 2022 09:33:00 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=81133 Mardi Gras around the world has morphed into a range of different pre-Lenten celebrations. Read here about how different countries celebrate!

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]]> https://rachelsruminations.com/mardi-gras-around-the-world/feed/ 0 Tips for Hiking to San Giovanni Fortress in Kotor, Montenegro https://rachelsruminations.com/tips-for-hiking-to-san-giovanni-fortress-in-kotor-montenegro/ https://rachelsruminations.com/tips-for-hiking-to-san-giovanni-fortress-in-kotor-montenegro/#respond Sun, 31 Jul 2022 12:40:34 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=20213 The climb up to San Giovanni Fortress a.k.a. Kotor Fortress is hard, but definitely worth it for the magnificent views!

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