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Hi, I'm Blake.
The world's too big to stay home.

40 countries in and I'm still not close to done. Everything on this site comes from me actually being there — the real costs, what's genuinely worth doing, and what every other guide tells you not to skip that you absolutely should.

I plan everything in detail. Then I drop everything and go. These guides are what I wish I'd had before each trip — no fluff, no paid takes, no watered-down opinions. Just exactly what I'd tell a friend who asked.

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Salzburg
Austria · 5 days
5 Days in Salzburg — What It Actually Costs

The Salzburg Card, the day trip to Hallstatt, what to skip and the one viewpoint that beats every other. A real breakdown from March 2025.

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UK City Breaks
The UK City Breaks Actually Worth Your Weekend

Beyond London. The cities that are genuinely underrated — and exactly how to do them properly on a student budget.

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