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A Sustainable Traveller’s Guide to Paris: 11 Awesome Eco-Friendly Things to do in the French Capital
Europe, France The Common Wanderer 1/18/22 Europe, France The Common Wanderer 1/18/22

A Sustainable Traveller’s Guide to Paris: 11 Awesome Eco-Friendly Things to do in the French Capital

In its mission to become Europe’s greenest capital by 2030, Paris has embraced sustainability and sustainable tourism wholeheartedly. This sustainable Paris travel guide highlights the best eco-friendly things to do on your next Paris trip!

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A Guide to Hiking the Imposing Skaros Rock, Santorini
Greece, Europe The Common Wanderer 12/4/21 Greece, Europe The Common Wanderer 12/4/21

A Guide to Hiking the Imposing Skaros Rock, Santorini

One of the most striking features of the landscape around Imerovigli is Skaros Rock, a jagged promontory protruding from the Aegean Sea. This short guide covers everything you need to know before you go!

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A Guide To The Best Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants in Paris
Europe, France The Common Wanderer 12/4/21 Europe, France The Common Wanderer 12/4/21

A Guide To The Best Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants in Paris

The vegetarian and vegan restaurant scene in Paris has exploded over the past few years. From gourmet bistros to trendy cafes, these hotspots are proof that mouth-watering plant-based dining is here to stay in the City of Lights.

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Visits to a Disappearing World: Vermunt Glacier in Vorarlberg
Austria, Europe The Common Wanderer 11/29/21 Austria, Europe The Common Wanderer 11/29/21

Visits to a Disappearing World: Vermunt Glacier in Vorarlberg

Our guided hike along the Vermunt Glacier, in Vorarlberg’s Montafon region, was a special opportunity to witness a magical frozen world — one that’s slipping away before our eyes.

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Glacier Treks & Epic Hikes: 7 Things to do in the Montafon Valley, Vorarlberg
Austria, Europe, Travel Guides The Common Wanderer 11/29/21 Austria, Europe, Travel Guides The Common Wanderer 11/29/21

Glacier Treks & Epic Hikes: 7 Things to do in the Montafon Valley, Vorarlberg

The Montafon Valley is one of Austria’s alpine hidden gems, full of world-class hiking, epic via ferratas and awe-inspiring glacier treks - plus plenty of tradition, culture, and hospitality too. Here are 6 of our favourite things to do there!

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Our Guide to Lightroom Presets: What They Are and How to Use Them
Photography Tips, Photography, photography guides The Common Wanderer 5/23/21 Photography Tips, Photography, photography guides The Common Wanderer 5/23/21

Our Guide to Lightroom Presets: What They Are and How to Use Them

Lightroom presets are an easy way to achieve incredible edits on your photography. But what are they exactly, and how do you use them? Read on to learn more.

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20 Easy Sustainable Habits You Can Adopt at Home
Responsible Travel The Common Wanderer 3/11/21 Responsible Travel The Common Wanderer 3/11/21

20 Easy Sustainable Habits You Can Adopt at Home

Simple, environmentally-friendly choices to make today, from composting to energy-efficient devices, that will help to reduce your carbon emissions, plastic and food waste, and create a happy, healthy, sustainable home.

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Our Top Squarespace SEO Tips: How To Rank On Google Every Time
Blogging The Common Wanderer 3/9/21 Blogging The Common Wanderer 3/9/21

Our Top Squarespace SEO Tips: How To Rank On Google Every Time

Struggling with SEO? We’re sharing our top Squarespace SEO tips for success which will help you navigate the scary, yet achievable world of SEO for yourself, and rank on page 1 of Google using a Squarespace website.

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11 Simple Tips For Sustainable Living
Responsible Travel, Travel Resources The Common Wanderer 3/9/21 Responsible Travel, Travel Resources The Common Wanderer 3/9/21

11 Simple Tips For Sustainable Living

Want to live more sustainably but overwhelmed by where to start? These 11 simple tips will help you reduce your environmental impact, cut your waste, and live a more sustainable lifestyle.

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Our Fabulous 2-Day Great Ocean Road Itinerary: What To See, Eat And Know
Australia, Victoria The Common Wanderer 3/3/21 Australia, Victoria The Common Wanderer 3/3/21

Our Fabulous 2-Day Great Ocean Road Itinerary: What To See, Eat And Know

Enjoy Victoria’s most iconic road trip with our detailed two-day Great Ocean Road itinerary, featuring what to do, where to eat and accommodation recommendations for all budgets.

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How We Edit Our Travel Photos In Adobe Lightroom
Photography, Photography Tips, Blogging The Common Wanderer 3/2/21 Photography, Photography Tips, Blogging The Common Wanderer 3/2/21

How We Edit Our Travel Photos In Adobe Lightroom

How to edit in Lightroom is a question we’re often asked. This guide aims to answer this question with a step by step walkthrough of Adobe Lightroom, and includes ways in which to improve your workflow, speed up your editing, or understand how we edit using our custom Lightroom presets.

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Flodesk Review: Why We Switched Our Email Marketing from Mailchimp to Flodesk
Blogging The Common Wanderer 2/25/21 Blogging The Common Wanderer 2/25/21

Flodesk Review: Why We Switched Our Email Marketing from Mailchimp to Flodesk

Our Flodesk review covers why we think Flodesk is the best email marketing platform, why we switched from Mailchimp, the pros and cons of using Flodesk, and how to know if it’s the right platform for you.

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Our Top Travel Photography Tips For Beginners
Photography, Photography Tips The Common Wanderer 2/11/21 Photography, Photography Tips The Common Wanderer 2/11/21

Our Top Travel Photography Tips For Beginners

Improve your travel photography game with our comprehensive list of best travel photography tips for beginners. Includes tips on mastering the fundamentals, understanding your gear, and nailing your edits.

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The Ultimate Guide to the Twelve Apostles: Victoria’s Iconic Coastal Attraction
Australia, Victoria The Common Wanderer 2/7/21 Australia, Victoria The Common Wanderer 2/7/21

The Ultimate Guide to the Twelve Apostles: Victoria’s Iconic Coastal Attraction

The iconic Twelve Apostles are the ultimate highlight of Victoria’s breathtaking Great Ocean Road. Discover the beauty of the 12 Apostles and Port Campbell National Park, plus essential travel info, photography tips, and more!

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9 Incredible Melbourne Day Trips To Escape The City
Australia, Victoria The Common Wanderer 1/29/21 Australia, Victoria The Common Wanderer 1/29/21

9 Incredible Melbourne Day Trips To Escape The City

This guide to the best day trips from Melbourne is filled with the best things to see, eat and do within one, two and three hours from Melbourne.

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How To Travel Safely in 2021: Our Covid Travel Tips
Responsible Travel, Travel Resources The Common Wanderer 1/18/21 Responsible Travel, Travel Resources The Common Wanderer 1/18/21

How To Travel Safely in 2021: Our Covid Travel Tips

This guide details everything you need to know about how to travel safely during the Coronavirus pandemic, including our COVID-19 travel tips, and how to keep yourself and others safe while helping to rebuild an industry

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From Luxury Retreats to Hipster Tiny Homes: the 14 Best Yarra Valley Airbnbs
Australia, Victoria The Common Wanderer 1/17/21 Australia, Victoria The Common Wanderer 1/17/21

From Luxury Retreats to Hipster Tiny Homes: the 14 Best Yarra Valley Airbnbs

With picturesque landscapes, quaint towns, and world-class produce, Victoria’s wine country is the ultimate playground. Trade the city life for a weekend escape at one of these incredible Yarra Valley airbnbs!

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Explore The Best Of Beautiful Balaton: Our 3-day Lake Balaton itinerary
Hungary, Europe The Common Wanderer 1/13/21 Hungary, Europe The Common Wanderer 1/13/21

Explore The Best Of Beautiful Balaton: Our 3-day Lake Balaton itinerary

Plan the ultimate getaway to Lake Balaton, Hungary’s favourite summer destination, with our three-day Balaton itinerary. Discover Balaton’s flourishing wine scene, best beaches, and the best things to eat, see, and do!

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15+ Incredible Bologna Airbnbs for Every Traveller’s Budget
Italy, Europe The Common Wanderer 1/12/21 Italy, Europe The Common Wanderer 1/12/21

15+ Incredible Bologna Airbnbs for Every Traveller’s Budget

Searching for your perfect Bologna Airbnb? Our guide has you covered, with everything from historic palazzos and hipster lofts to cheap and cheerful stays - plus where to stay in Bologna and a few tips to know before you go.

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Our 2020 Review: The Most Challenging Year Of Our Lives
Personal The Common Wanderer 12/31/20 Personal The Common Wanderer 12/31/20

Our 2020 Review: The Most Challenging Year Of Our Lives

Each year, we review our year - our travels, life updates, and general happenings in the life of The Common Wanderer. Enjoy our 2020 overview, the toughest year of our life.

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Is the Saigon Skydeck worth it?

TL:DR... yes. But there's a bit more to it, so read below.

Is it a tourist trap? Yes. Is it expensive? Yes. Should you still visit? YES.

We always appreciate seeing a city from above, hovering above the chaos at str
This is the end. 

We've never been overly comfortable with sharing our children online, but when Finn was born, we decided that was it, we'd no longer show their faces. 

The reason? We feel really uncomfortable with our children's faces being plast
An afternoon at the pastel-hued City Palace, Jaipur 🌈

Many of you probably have no idea, as we never shared it (classic us), but we have a heap of Jaipur travel guides on the blog, including a thoroughly detailed guide to the City Palace. 

So if y
Sharing a little Dandenong Ranges day-trip guide for your weekend planning 🌳

We're massive fans of the Dandenongs, and they're the perfect short-day trip from Melbourne, especially for families. There's heaps to do, a great foodie scene, and a lot
Europe's most underrated city? We think so. Welcome to Ljubljana (travel guide below!).

We've been visiting here for nigh on 20 years (well, Mark has - he's old), and it never fails to impress. It's compact, gorgeous, has a great food and wine scene

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