Welcome to Backpacking Bella

A round the world travel blog ♥ soulful and stylish travel

Hi! I’m Claire. I left my TV career in London and spent a year backpacking the globe. I wrote this round the world travel blog from beach bars, cafes and hostels to give you the advice I wish I had before I left.

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Should I quit my job to travel? I walk you through the decision-making process to make your travel dreams a reality.

How much do you need to budget? Learn the money management strategies that kept me travelling for an entire year.

How do you plan a trip around the world? The practical steps you need to create your dream journey for 6 months or more.

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• Destinations: Where I went, what I loved and what I’d change if I could do it all over again
• Style: What to actually pack, how to stay stylish in different climates – and what I wish I’d left behind
• Advice: How to budget for your trip when you’re terrified of running out of money (like I was)
• Yoga & Wellness: The yoga retreats and wellness places I visited (and whether they’re worth it)
• About Me: How a career girl ended up backpacking the world solo and sharing the messy details

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