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Part-Time Traveler

Find your balance of travel and home. (A San Francisco based blog)

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I’ve put together a short list with links to resources that have helped me both in my travels and my writing career.

These are based on my most frequently asked questions through email. I hope they help you in your journey, wherever you may be!

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Regarding Travel Logistics…

Here are a few essential favorites…

Airfare:

The Flight Deal
Exit Fares
Airfare Watchdog
Google Flights
Scott’s Cheap Flights

Lodging:

Airbnb
Agoda*
(especially for travel in Asia)
Booking.com
(will often browse here even if I book directly.)

Planning: 

Rome 2 Rio
(great to plan transport from point A to point B)
Foursquare City Guides

Paying: 

The only credit card I use for travel: Chase Sapphire Reserve

Staying Connected:

Skyroam Global Wifi Device

(Readers get 10% off with code: parttimetraveler)

Global wifi for the digital nomad.

Travel Insurance:

Ever since I was robbed of $4,000+ worth of equipment while traveling in Colombia, I’ve become an even bigger proponent of travel insurance.

World Nomads is my favorite because they cover a large amount of the value of your electronics (which many of us travel with) and they have an excellent reputation. I haven’t had any issues filing claims or getting answers to my questions!
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Japan Train Travel 
Get free shipping on your Japan Rail Pass! Choose from one, two, or three weeks. However much time you have, I am certain it will save you lots of money on transportation costs there.
Travel Gear:
I’ve compiled all of my tried-and-tested, most trusted travel gear here:
Part-Time Traveler Essentials Shop

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Photo Equipment

I recently upgraded my camera gear to the Sony A7Rii. This has been the best full-frame camera for the variety of shots I take around San Francisco and on my travels.

From The Blog:

my own take on: << how to find cheap flights >>

<< download my packing list >>

ptt packing list preview

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Based on your feedback, I am in the process of providing more itinerary posts, particularly for the two to four week timeframe we often get as part-time travelers.

Below are the itineraries I have published so far.

<< itineraries >>

itineraries by part time traveler

Freelancing:

See where I learned about courage, career, and doing what you love (including freelance writing)

<< unconventional guides >>

(practical tips for world domination, from Chris Guillebeau)

Turn Your Creativity Into A Career

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Blogging:

The support and knowledge for travel blogging I wish I had found sooner…

<< how to start + grow a travel blog >>

Super Star Blogging

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Lots of you love my site’s design! When I first started out I used features from other blogs for inspiration. I’ve spent hundreds of hours researching and customizing what you see here.

Check out my preferred

<< blog layout and theme >> and << website hosting >>

What else do you want to see here?  Contact me.

*Some resources are affiliate links, which means that if you find them useful I will get a small contribution to my travel fund at no additional cost to you.
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I’m Anne! I spend part of my time traveling the world and the other part living in my soul city, San Francisco.

I have a love for all things travel. I also have a love for nesting. I do NOT believe the two have to be mutually exclusive. If you seek that balance…you’ve come to the right place.

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I won’t hold back any of my joy because I believe, I KNOW, that even the people who voted for Trump in this election will be better off with Biden as president.

And to top it off, today is a historic day for America — our first female Vice President, an intelligent and strong woman who is Black and Indian-American. Our girl from the Bay. YES KAMALA YES!!! I’m thrilled for Joe as well, a good man who has devoted himself to public service, bipartisanship, and to being an empathetic and kind leader.

I invite you to join me in celebrating this historic day!!!! So many of us can now breathe easier, and take the next steps toward healing this deeply wounded and divided country.

A win for democracy is a win for us all. That alone is worth breaking out the champagne for 🥂🇺🇸
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We’ve gotten used to seeing and breathing smoke, but I never considered that there would be so much it could block out the sun almost entirely.

Understand that for us this comes after months of highly unusual weather patterns, including lightning storms and heat waves. The climate emergency is more urgent and dire than any of us realize.

I feel strongly that this is a preview of the future of this planet without serious and immediate change.
We need ACTION on #ClimateChange NOW.

PLEASE look into sustainable practices for your home and VOTE like your life and future generations depend on it. Don’t wait until seas rise or smoke blocks out the sun where you are.
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Listening. Not just today, but every day moving fo Listening.
Not just today, but every day moving forward. That is the only way this  becomes lasting change.

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#blackouttuesday

Edited to include: do NOT use the hashtag blacklivesmatter on your posts unless they pertain to the BLM movement itself. Please do not scroll past these squares without also watching IG stories of Black voices. I have shared some in mine if you need a place to start. ❤️
Happy Earth Day 🌎💚 More grateful than ever f Happy Earth Day 🌎💚
More grateful than ever for this beautiful planet of ours. May we never take nature (and being outside!) for granted.
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Popping in to say hi 👋🏻 it’s a strange tim Popping in to say hi 👋🏻 it’s a strange time to be thinking about or advocating for travel. I’ll admit I’ve been more focused on things like the election and the effects of climate change and the coronavirus as of late. I don’t currently have any travel plans (!) but my heart goes out to everyone who has to cancel or reconsider upcoming trips. Gentle reminder that everyone has different considerations for why they do or do not travel, and when.
Here’s a soothing photo from beautiful Sicilia. 💛
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Do you prefer spending time in cities or the count Do you prefer spending time in cities or the countryside when exploring a country? For me this is an extra tough call in Japan. Hard not to see (very different) beauty in both 💛
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Always love a Japanese garden 🌿 This one was es Always love a Japanese garden 🌿 This one was especially lovely, even in winter.
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If I have one tip for visiting Kyoto, it’s to ma If I have one tip for visiting Kyoto, it’s to make sure to stay in the city itself. Wander at times and into places overlooked by most.
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Japan’s art and museums are consistently some of Japan’s art and museums are consistently some of my favorites in the world. They even have an “art island” (Naoshima!)
Even if art isn’t at the top of your list while traveling, I highly suggest checking some out while in Japan. Anyone have a favorite there to share?
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