Top Travel Substacks

Discover new destinations and travel tips with Substack newsletters that inspire your next adventure and offer insights into different cultures and places.

Way to Go logo

#1 Way to Go

Recommendations for people who love travel, by people who love travel. We also make fathomaway.com.

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Tripoto's Weekly Newsletter logo

#2 Tripoto's Weekly Newsletter

trending travel content from all around the world on Tripoto.

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Club Yolo logo

#3 Club Yolo

Travel intel, inspiration, conversations, and more.

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Londonist: Things To Do  logo

#4 Londonist: Things To Do

Helping you get the most out of your London life

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Hotels Above Par  logo

#5 Hotels Above Par

Digital & print magazine for above-par boutique hotels. Vetted by editors from NYT, Vogue & more.

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FOUND Global logo

#6 FOUND Global

Quality recommendations and actionable intel from across the FOUND network and beyond, from the team that started Eater and Curbed.

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Hotel Espresso, with HAP logo

#7 Hotel Espresso, with HAP

HAP CEO Brandon Berkson’s personal newsletter covering all things boutique hotels. Sip on sharp takes covering hospitality, must-know stays, and insider hotel news—best enjoyed standing, espresso in hand.

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Londonist: Keys to the City logo

#8 Londonist: Keys to the City

By London-lovers, for London-lovers

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Remotely by Lucy Williams  logo

#9 Remotely by Lucy Williams

A curation of nice things from a self-confessed homebody with too many clothes.

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Love Ireland logo

#10 Love Ireland

You love Ireland, but it’s hard to feel close to it from far away. We understand — Ireland lives in your heart. That’s why we created the daily Love Ireland Newsletter. Every morning, you’ll feel more connected to the places, stories, and moments you love

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The Contender logo

#11 The Contender

Travel / Style / Fishing / Design / Etc.

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Camber logo

#12 Camber

Things to do & places to be in Los Angeles

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Luxury for Less logo

#13 Luxury for Less

Luxury for Less by @professionaltraveler helps you unlock five-star hotels, flights, and unforgettable trips, without the five-star price tag. Smart tips to travel better, smarter, and more stylishly.

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Love Scotland logo

#14 Love Scotland

Imagine opening your inbox every day to Scotland’s hidden stories, breathtaking travel secrets, and exclusive tips—all in just 5 minutes and completely FREE. Plus, get your Free Travel Bundle when you subscribe!

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Chris Arnade Walks the World  logo

#15 Chris Arnade Walks the World

Dispatches and photos from walks around the world

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The Elliott Podcast logo

#16 The Elliott Podcast

Follow the adventures of the Elliotts as they explore the world.

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My Travel Newsletter logo

#17 My Travel Newsletter

Tips and highlights from Santorini, Mykonos, and all of Greece.

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Chris Hutchins logo

#18 Chris Hutchins

Can’t miss deals, trusted recommendations, and timely offers sent straight to your inbox - every single week.

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Love Italy logo

#19 Love Italy

Imagine opening your inbox every day(Mon-Fri) to Italy’s hidden stories, breathtaking travel secrets, and exclusive tips—all in just 5 minutes and completely FREE.

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the strict list logo

#20 the strict list

your guide to good stuff

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First Class Jerk logo

#21 First Class Jerk

Bringing the world of travel to life—flights, stays, and a discerning take on the travel industry.

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Cabin Porn ® logo

#22 Cabin Porn ®

Inspiration for your quiet place somewhere: cabins, cottages, tiny homes, houseboats, shelters, saunas and vans.

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National Park Club Journal logo

#23 National Park Club Journal

Unlocking the Wonders of America’s Parks. Get amazing hikes, itineraries, news, and hidden gems. Subscribe to get our Ultimate Guide to Planning a National Park Trip.

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Great Lakes Travel Deals logo

#24 Great Lakes Travel Deals

250+ flight deals every year from airports across the Great Lakes region — Milwaukee, Chicago, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Toronto & everywhere in between. Subscribe today and never miss a price drop from the airports you care about! ✈️🎯💰

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France by Decouvertes  logo

#25 France by Decouvertes

Luxury independent and cultural travel in France

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Flylab logo

#26 Flylab

Fly-fishing insight: gear, travel, news, culture, the craft etc.

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Beau Voyage logo

#27 Beau Voyage

JOIN THE CLUB Recevez chaque semaine nos 5 plus gros coups de coeur. On a fouillé, déniché, et testé pour vous la crème de la crème du kiff. Inscrivez-vous à nos voyages Profitez de réductions exclusives sur nos marques préférées

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Travel-Intel logo

#28 Travel-Intel

Travel with Intelligence

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Marked logo

#29 Marked

A curated guide to NYC, travel and things worth doing.

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Sanjaya’s Newsletter logo

#30 Sanjaya’s Newsletter

Hygienic Public Toilets Near me -2021 Best Travel App

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Nomadico logo

#31 Nomadico

Weekly tips for the working traveler: digital nomads, remote workers, expats, and restless souls.

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Travels of Samwise logo

#32 Travels of Samwise

Tracing connected histories through art and architecture, written by a Delhi-raised Scottish historian.

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Travel Nerds logo

#33 Travel Nerds

Each month, we email you two full travel itineraries - a day by day guide to having an awesome vacation.

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Italy Per Te  logo

#34 Italy Per Te

Planning your move to Italy? Get trusted advice on Italian visas, residency, property, healthcare, taxes, and every step of the relocation process from relocation expert and author Samantha Wilson.

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Barefoot escapes by Hôtel Weekend logo

#35 Barefoot escapes by Hôtel Weekend

Slow voyages and hidden gem discoveries for the modern and conscious traveler, by Hôtel Weekend.

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Hickman's Hinterlands logo

#36 Hickman's Hinterlands

A ledger of obscure travels, backwoods rambles, rough bivouacs, and cackling cartographies.

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It's Not Just You logo

#37 It's Not Just You

Smart, funny writing about reinvention, ambition, culture, and starting over in Paris.

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Darren’s Substack logo

#38 Darren’s Substack

My personal Substack

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La Newsletter de Japonismo logo

#39 La Newsletter de Japonismo

Una newsletter semanal de Japonismo, web líder sobre Japón en español, con los mejores contenidos de turismo y cultura, podcast, directos en Youtube y más.

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Make it Soulful! What Are We Really Exploring? logo

#40 Make it Soulful! What Are We Really Exploring?

A place to explore what travel, nature, and life are really inviting us to discover.

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Travelletter logo

#41 Travelletter

La newsletter degli amanti dei viaggi. Curiosità, consigli e novità sul mondo Travel. Una volta ogni due settimane. Gratis.

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Richard Bernabe's Beyond The Lens  logo

#42 Richard Bernabe's Beyond The Lens

Photography, The Arts, Travel, Conservation, Entrepreneurship, Creative Culture, and Big Ideas

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Happy Hoteling logo

#43 Happy Hoteling

A curation of the most special hotels and hidden gems throughout the world, for Good People with Good Taste

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Travesía. logo

#44 Travesía.

Una publicación para pirineistas, montañeros y amantes de la aventura. Aires de altura en boletín semanal.

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360meridianos logo

#45 360meridianos

Uma newsletter para te inspirar a viajar pelo mundo. A cada 15 dias você receberá na sua caixa de email um texto único sobre o mundo, daqueles que vocês só encontra no 360, mas disponíveis apenas para os leitores da news.

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PASSAGES: Life & stories from a professional writer logo

#46 PASSAGES: Life & stories from a professional writer

Travel and life with a writer in changing times: stories from a professional novelist on the move.

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Stay Awhile with SmartFlyer logo

#47 Stay Awhile with SmartFlyer

Subscriber exclusive content covering buzz-worthy openings, hotel development projects, travel trends, airline updates, and intel straight from SmartFlyer's network of savvy travel advisors.

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Escape Club logo

#48 Escape Club

Editorial guides, getaway ideas, and design-forward real estate finds from Upstate New York and wherever the road leads.

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Backroad Portfolio logo

#49 Backroad Portfolio

America's backroads are vanishing. Every Thursday, travel these cherished roads marked by immaculate vistas and our nation’s history.

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For Those Who Dream In Miles logo

#50 For Those Who Dream In Miles

Imagine opening your inbox every day (Mon-Fri) to hidden stories, travel tips, and exclusive secrets from around the world—all in just 5 minutes and completely FREE

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For Yacht Builders, Buyers, and Owners logo

#51 For Yacht Builders, Buyers, and Owners

News, information, and expert opinion for yacht builders, buyers, sellers, and owners, from veteran boatbuilder, Phil Friedman, and the Port Royal Group

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Small Craft Advisor  logo

#52 Small Craft Advisor

Sailing, Building and Cruising Small Boats

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The Shooting Star Insider logo

#53 The Shooting Star Insider

Reimagining travel and life on a changing planet

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Travelfish weekly newsletter logo

#54 Travelfish weekly newsletter

This newsletter is no longer being published on Substack. Please visit Travelfish.org to sign up there. Thanks!

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The Timeless Traveler logo

#55 The Timeless Traveler

Weekly deep dives into historic destinations, forgotten towns, cultural landmarks, hidden villages, and places with stories worth remembering.

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Tom Ryan, Author logo

#56 Tom Ryan, Author

Letters from the the Cape Cod National Seashore...and Beyond

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Wooden City logo

#57 Wooden City

A newsletter about London

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Milwaukee’s County Parks logo

#58 Milwaukee’s County Parks

Milwaukee County Parks

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How To Be A Dog logo

#59 How To Be A Dog

Hi, I make kids books with photos of my dogs playing hide-and-seek (I'm the Momo guy). I also write about mental health and sometimes I try to be funny. Thanks for being here.

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InsideKyoto.com Newsletter logo

#60 InsideKyoto.com Newsletter

The newsletter for InsideKyoto.com, your online Kyoto Travel Guide

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The Italy Edit logo

#61 The Italy Edit

Hidden gems, handpicked hotels and insider Italy knowledge from an independent journalist and Rome local.

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Ride with Ian logo

#62 Ride with Ian

Stories from the road, uncomfortable learnings, and my attempt to bike all seven continents.

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Live From California with Lloyd Kahn logo

#63 Live From California with Lloyd Kahn

Building, gardening, adventures, travel, people, surfing, skateboarding, fitness, aging, art, architecture, Baja, music, books, tiny homes, rolling homes, the natural world. Note: Click "No Thanks" to go directly to my Substack without subscribing.

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Finde.club logo

#64 Finde.club

Un newsletter semanal con planes para hacer en Internet y en Buenos Aires 💌 Suscribite acá.

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The Earful Tower logo

#65 The Earful Tower

Paris tips, stories, and ideas from The Earful Tower's Oliver Gee.

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Brent and Michael Are Going Places logo

#66 Brent and Michael Are Going Places

The adventures, insights, and travel tips of a gay nomad couple exploring the world. A "Substack Featured" Newsletter. Also featured on CBS Sunday Morning, NPR, and CNN.

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So there's this place... logo

#67 So there's this place...

Insider tips and travel guides to inspire wanderlust and hopefully get you one step closer to booking that trip.

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Ottawa Road Trips logo

#68 Ottawa Road Trips

Timely and practical tips for day trips, weekend getaways and longer road trips from Canada's capital, Ottawa.

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Without Maps logo

#69 Without Maps

Lose yourself to find yourself

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A Week in Paris logo

#70 A Week in Paris

A weekly newsletter sharing my family's day to day life in Paris. What we did. What we ate. Where we went. Join us!

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Tatty en Terrasse logo

#71 Tatty en Terrasse

Grab a coffee or a glass of wine and join me en terrasse as I tell you everything about my new life in Paris.

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Travelletters logo

#72 Travelletters

See the world on a budget...

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Faraway Places: The Deluxe Edition logo

#73 Faraway Places: The Deluxe Edition

A newsletter about (a) moving to France and (b) shopping in France.

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Sophia logo

#74 Sophia

SVP of Talent @CBSNews, previously, Head of Writer Relations @Substack

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Travel with Kids logo

#75 Travel with Kids

Inspiring you to travel WITH your kids US + Abroad | Travel tips, Postcards from the road, Trip Planning, Hidden Gems + All things Budget!

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Remote Work Mentor  logo

#76 Remote Work Mentor

Remote Work news, career tips and insights, curated weekly by RoRemote.

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El club de la cabaña logo

#77 El club de la cabaña

Tu dosis semanal de desconexión de la rutina en forma de cabaña. Cada jueves en tu email.

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Beyond the Walls | Street Art + Cities logo

#78 Beyond the Walls | Street Art + Cities

Street art and graffiti as a way of reading cities in flux, grounded in first-hand research and travel. Every 1st of the month, since 2014.

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Samantha’s Substack logo

#79 Samantha’s Substack

Subscribe for weekly ideas for things to do and 'what's on at the weekend' across North East England.

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field notes nyc logo

#80 field notes nyc

interesting things to do in nyc every week. for the curious.

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Theme Park Insider logo

#81 Theme Park Insider

Robert Niles' newsletter covering the world's top attractions and the people who create them.

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11 Cheap Houses in Europe logo

#82 11 Cheap Houses in Europe

A dream home in Europe doesn't have to cost a fortune. Real listings around €100k, twice a week.

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Talking Travel Writing logo

#83 Talking Travel Writing

Demystifying the travel media

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Benjamin Williamson Photography  logo

#84 Benjamin Williamson Photography

I travel Maine and photograph some of the most beautiful and stunning landscapes and scenery in the country. I share photos of the week, location guides, regular features on how to get the most from your photography, and inspirational photo narratives.

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Charlie Richie Jr./ Backwoodsman Substack logo

#85 Charlie Richie Jr./ Backwoodsman Substack

My substack will be a continuation of what I’ve been producing with the Backwoodsman Magazine featuring subjects such as: self-reliance, survival, primitive living skills, camping, fishing, everything involving the outdoors.

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Rotting On The Vine logo

#86 Rotting On The Vine

Part esoteric homesteading guide, part travel guide for the truly lost, part decaying Angelino mom's endless search for the best crap out there. A segment to lead us all on the path of discovery. I am merely a conduit. This is not a trend report.

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Iconic Riviera: Monaco & Côte d'Azur Newsletter logo

#87 Iconic Riviera: Monaco & Côte d'Azur Newsletter

Monthly updates with all the best tips and advice from IconicRiviera.com about the French Riviera (Côte d'Azur), Monaco, & Provence, France. (Aussi disponible en français.)

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The Journal by Jessica Nabongo logo

#88 The Journal by Jessica Nabongo

A bi-monthly newsletter with travel insider intel from Jessica Nabongo, the first black woman to have traveled to every country in the world

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Between logo

#89 Between

The journal of an English woman in the French countryside. Cooking, creating a garden and rescuing a forgotten petit château, hidden amongst woodland and flower meadows.

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Shangrilogs logo

#90 Shangrilogs

High altitude and high hopes in a town of 180 people (and 51 dogs.)

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TravelTech Brief logo

#91 TravelTech Brief

Updates from the TravelTech space.

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The Retrologist by Rolando Pujol logo

#92 The Retrologist by Rolando Pujol

Rolando Pujol is the creator of The Retrologist and the author of "The Great American Retro Road Trip." He is an executive producer at WABC-TV and a longtime newspaper and TV journalist.

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Window Seat logo

#93 Window Seat

Travel intelligence, with taste

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FLORIDA HERITAGE TRAVEL EZINE logo

#94 FLORIDA HERITAGE TRAVEL EZINE

All about Florida places, people, history, and culture.

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Modern Hiker Newsletter logo

#95 Modern Hiker Newsletter

Outdoor news and musings from the American West. Written by Casey Schreiner, outdoor author and journalist, television writer/producer, LA Times contributor, and founder of Modern Hiker - one of the oldest and most-read hiking blogs on the west coast.

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Levity logo

#96 Levity

Imagine Anthony Bourdain and Riz Ahmed had a love child, it would probably look and think like me. A space for culture, food and people, with lots of ramblings and dangerous ideas.

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Saasha Burns logo

#97 Saasha Burns

A slow, beautiful pause in your week — unfiltered writing on motherhood, style, expat life, and ADHD from an Australian mama of three between Paris and Melbourne.

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Expat on a Budget logo

#98 Expat on a Budget

Learn how to move/live abroad on a budget! I help you afford your dreams with tips, resources, and personal stories to inspire your new adventure! I’m KA—an expat thriving on a budget in Europe.

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Jet Plane Crew logo

#99 Jet Plane Crew

Daily, real-time access to vetted media opportunities from an award-winning travel journalist and content creator. Helping you get published, visible, and paid to travel and work remotely.

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Surfcastle’s Newsletter logo

#100 Surfcastle’s Newsletter

News that overlook the Surfcastle boutique hotel, the Surf scene, and its wonderful breaks at Baleal - Peniche.

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