About Taylor Spinelli
Hey, I'm Taylor. I started taylstravels to share everything I've learned from life on the road. Find everything from destination guides to ways to find work around to world to candid accounts of the mistakes I've made and lessons I've learned. Let's continue to learn and grow together and leave the world at least a little better than we found it.
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What Is A Hostel? Hostels often get a bad rap for being dirty, unsafe, and simply undesirable. The truth? Hostels are one of the BEST means for young people and budget backpackers to afford to see the world! So, what even is a hostel? Hostels are low cost, shared living spaces where travelers can purchase…
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Located in the South of the South Island of New Zealand, is the picturesque city of Queenstown. With a population of around 29,000, Queenstown feels like more like a large town than a bustling city. The majority of the activities, restaurants, bars, and accommodation options are within a 10-15 minute walk of one another. Known…
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Madrid is the bustling capital city of Spain where you’ll never run out of activities to do, food to eat, and history to learn. This city of just over 3 million people has reliable transportation, warm and friendly locals, and amazing day trips. Wander through Retiro Park, watch a Real Madrid football match, see the…
High School Travel: Why Travel Young and How To Make It Happen
Why Am I Qualified To Talk About High School Travel? I have had both the experience of traveling myself as a high schooler and guiding current high school students during their time abroad. My trips to Tanzania and Thailand as a seventeen and eighteen year old opened my eyes to the beauty of traveling abroad…
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