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From weekend breaks in Europe to backpacking Southeast Asia. Pick your next adventure and we'll handle the homework.
Italy
Ancient ruins, proper pizza, and the Amalfi Coast.
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Volcanoes, waterfalls, it looks like another planet.
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Road trips, national parks, and cities that never sleep.
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Beyond Paris. Though Paris is pretty good too.
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Temples, ramen, cherry blossoms. All of it.
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Bigger than you expect. Wilder than you imagine.
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Beaches, street food, and your budget goes far.
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Islands for days. Literally hundreds of them.
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It's nice to meet you. I'm Nick.
I created The Travel Tinker to help people build their own epic trips by "tinkering" with them. I believe the best way to teach is by example, and the goal here is simple: show that travel can be safe, easy, and a lot of fun.
Everything on this site comes from trips I've actually taken, mistakes I've actually made, and spreadsheets I'm not entirely proud of.
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