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Marc Hall @lifewentthatway.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

NEW POST 🎙️ Saying 'Yes' to new experiences is a superpower. I'm proof of it. I wrote this for the 19 year old in all of us. open.substack.com/pub/marcedha...

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Say Yes While You Still Can (Before It's Too Late)

Most travellers look back on their experiences and love to reminisce with a smile.

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Marc Hall @lifewentthatway.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

When I left home at 19 to travel the world on my own in the late 90s it wasn't a big deal. My sister did the same a few years earlier. We 'solo' travelled long before it became a 'thing'. Without phones or tech. You do you, but it's nothing new.

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Marc Hall @lifewentthatway.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Travelling won't 'change your life'. But the people you meet along the way might.

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Marc Hall @lifewentthatway.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Greetings from my 'hidden gem' and 'golden sandy beach' It's stunning and I love living five minutes walk away. But guess what? Google filtered the F out of my original photo and made it look like this. Like most travel photos you see online.

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Marc Hall @lifewentthatway.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

If you expect to 'find yourself' when you travel then you're setting yourself up to be disappointed. What a load of sh*t. You, your problems and everything else gets on the plane with you. It's just a different environment to figure your life stuff out. That's the reality.

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Marc Hall @lifewentthatway.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Arguing over 50 cents with a market vendor in Vietnam doesn't make you a 'money savvy' traveller. It makes you look like a dick.

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Marc Hall @lifewentthatway.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

DATING ADVICE 😜 Go travel with a new partner for two weeks. You will learn more about them in that time than a year of dating at home.

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Marc Hall @lifewentthatway.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Travellers love to 'label' themselves 🌎 Solo, family, backpacker - you name it. I've been all of them at different times. And so will you probably. But this one is the most stupid of them all - so I wrote about it. Have a read 😎 lifewentthatway.com/the-travelle...

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The Traveller vs Tourist Debate is Total Bullsh*t (and Here's Why)

It's an argument that has been debated for decades. The 'Traveller vs Tourist' discussion needs to end. Here's why.

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Marc Hall @lifewentthatway.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

Long term travel isn't always the dream you think it is. And it's not for everyone. It's a full-time gig with no routine and little support when you really need it. Read the fine print.

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Marc Hall @lifewentthatway.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Travel is awesome. Until it's not. There are two sides to every long-term travel story. One is the sexy, glamorous side. The other you rarely see or read about. Here I write about the side you don't hear about much 👀👇 lifewentthatway.com/the-realitie...

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The Realities of Long-Term Travel: What the Gurus and Influencers Don’t Tell You

It can't go on forever. The travel lifestyle is awesome while it lasts but it just isn't a sustainable one. In this article, I discuss the pitfalls of long-term travel and how you can avoid them.

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Marc Hall @lifewentthatway.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

My best adventures just can't be explained to people who weren't there. - The big life changing trip - The lifelong travel goal - The epic mountain trek No one cares when you come home. No matter how hard you try to make them. So I wrote this 👀⬇️ lifewentthatway.com/why-no-one-c...

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Why No One Cares About Your Travels When You Come Home - Life Went That Way

You've had a life-changing experience abroad, you come home and nothing has changed. Life went on - yours was different. Here, I explain why.

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Marc Hall @lifewentthatway.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Most travel advice is bullsh*t. Especially from those who set rules based on their fancy travel reels, sponsored trips or worse, those who have never been. The reality of travel helps more. It's why I wrote this ⬇️👀 lifewentthatway.com/5-common-bel...

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5 Common Beliefs About Travel That Are Wrong - Life Went That Way

Travel is full of misconceptions and beliefs that are just wrong. In this article, I share some thoughts on some of the worst.

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Marc Hall @lifewentthatway.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

5000 people got off a cruise ship in my hometown today. I saw the same yesterday. Not once did I look at any of them and think: 'Are you a traveller or tourist?' Get my drift? Such a ridiculous debate.

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Marc Hall @lifewentthatway.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

New Year is a time to reflect for me. - Not to make resolutions - Not to make promises - Certainly not to make a list It's a time to reflect and see how I changed. That's where the truth lies. Good or bad, it's a place to start. Let's win 2025,team 🙏

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Marc Hall @lifewentthatway.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

It's NYE here in New Zealand 🇳🇿 I can see the traveller 'New Year, New Me' crowd with their bucket lists for 2025 already. In this article, I discuss why your travel bucket list isn't as important as you think - what happens among the way you remember more. lifewentthatway.com/the-best-thi...

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The Best Things About Travel Aren't On Your Bucket List - Life Went That Way

In this article, I discuss why your travel bucket list isn't as important as you think and why the experiences along the way matter more.

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Camera, Travel, Click by Shell @travelpicsbyshell.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

And this is exactly why I follow Marc on #bluesky and #twitterX. He has his own opinions on #Travel It's about what floats your boat, not that of other people. If other people like what you post, you're #winning Keep on being you. Keep it real. Be more like Marc of @lifewentthatway.bsky.social

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Marc Hall @lifewentthatway.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

Bluesky is THE hub for travel creators. But it seems a bit same/same. 'Top 10 Places to Visit' here, 'My Guide' to there. Check out these 'hidden gems'. I'm a bit different. You might find it interesting. I wrote this a while back. Have a read. lifewentthatway.com/the-travelle...

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The Traveller vs Tourist Debate is Total Bullsh*t (and Here's Why) - Life Went That Way

It's an argument that has been debated for decades. The 'Traveller vs Tourist' discussion needs to end. Here's why.

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Sisbehaving Travel Bloggers @sisbehaving.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

💃It's Day 9 of 12 Days of Christmas daily travel blog share! 🗺️ Today share with us your most recent blog post or you most recent trip! ✨Share posts with hashtags #TravelBloggersCommunity #TravelBlogShare #TravelAddicts 💚Like & Repost feed posts

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Steven | The Thorough Tripper @thethoroughtripper.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Today it's #traveltips for the #TravelAddicts #TravelBloggersCommunity #TravelBlogShare My most popular travel tip posts tend to be about public transportation. Not the sexiest of topics but very searchable. At least until the Dec Google update anyway thethoroughtripper.com/train-from-m...

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Traveling on the Iryo High Speed Train from Madrid to Malaga

High speed trains are a great way to get around Spain. Let me show you what its like to ride the Iryo train from Madrid to Malaga

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Marc Hall @lifewentthatway.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

It's been a while. But in my new article, I discuss the realities of what happened after ten years of travel. The glamorous side of travel is only fleeting. Let me know what you think. lifewentthatway.com/the-realitie...

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The Realities of Long-Term Travel: What the Gurus and Influencers Don't Tell You - Life Went That Way

A lifestyle of travel freedom is the dream of many. But there are pitfalls to avoid. In this article, I discuss these and how to avoid them.

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Carolin | Solotravelstory @solotravelstory.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

If you ever need good coffee in the Czech Republic, visit Brno - the coffee mecca of Europe. The quality here is unrivalled. 5 out of 6 finalist of the "Barista of the Year" competition came from Brno. Get your coffee fix from Café Rebelbean or Monogram. #TravelAddicts

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How Brno Cafes & Coffee Culture Shaped The City Now & Then - Solo Travel Story

The Brno cafes and their relaxed coffee culture have earned Brno the title of “Coffee Mecca of Europe”. The tradition has also shaped Brno.

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Marc Hall @lifewentthatway.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

47 Things I Learned After 10 Years Solo Travelling the World 🌎 Spoiler: It's not what you expect.

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Marc Hall @lifewentthatway.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Farthest I've been in any direction 🌎 North: Inverness,Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 South: Queenstown, NZ 🇳🇿 East: Gisborne, NZ 🇳🇿 West: Hawaii 🇺🇲

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Steven | The Thorough Tripper @thethoroughtripper.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

When I first decided to go on this Churro Quest in #Madrid, with a blog post in mind, I had a feeling it would turn out to be fairly popular. And indeed, it is my current most-clicked on Google. thethoroughtripper.com/best-churros...

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A Quest To Find the Best Churros in Madrid

Churros and Chocolate are one of the most popular snacks in Spain. But where can you find The Best churros in Madrid? Here's my opinion.

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Carolin | Solotravelstory @solotravelstory.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Hands up who has heard of the #CiesIslands? If not, let me tell you everything about this tropical archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean. It's a remote hiking paradise with history & rich biodiversity, just off the coast from Vigo. Sounds good? solotravelstory.com/hiking-trail... #TravelAddicts ✈️🗺️

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Everything You Need to Know About the Hiking Trails in the Cies Islands - Solo Travel Story

All four hiking trails in the Cies Islands are easy and lead through beautiful nature. Hike along a rough coastline or discover lighthouses.

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Marc Hall @lifewentthatway.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

How to avoid the travel blues: Live somewhere you don't want to leave. Happy Friday from New Zealand! 🌅

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Marc Hall @lifewentthatway.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

The World's Top 10 Low-Cost Airlines for 2024 according to Skytrax. 1. Air Asia 🇲🇾 2. Scoot 🇸🇬 3. Volotea 🇪🇸 4. Flynas 🇸🇦 5. Transavia France 🇫🇷 6. IndiGo 🇮🇳 7. Vueling Airlines 🇪🇸 8. Air Baltic 🇱🇻 9. Iberia Express 🇪🇸 10. Ryanair 🇮🇪 What's your go-to low-cost airline?

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a plane is taking off from an airport runway and the word united is on the side

ALT: a plane is taking off from an airport runway and the word united is on the side

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Nick 🌍 Nick Explores @nickelinho.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Check out my tour of Prague - Kafka, Castles, Art and Architecture 🤩 youtu.be/ypCtcTUwx38

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Prague 2 Day Travel Guide - Top 10 Things to Do

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ElizabCullen @travelgemsmishaps.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

New Post ! I recently visited Lucerne, Switzerland Read all about my cruise and visit to one of the best museums I have ever been to - The Swiss Travel Museum travelgemsandmishaps.com/a-cruise-a-m... #travelblog #travelblogger

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Marc Hall @lifewentthatway.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Once upon a time in Switzerland 🇨🇭

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Marc Hall @lifewentthatway.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Papamoa Beach, New Zealand. Warm summers, mild winters and a cool community. Come say hi. You'll probably find me down the beach.

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Marc Hall @lifewentthatway.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Every person who has travelled has been humbled at some point. Had an "oh f*ck, I had that wrong moment". This is the real learning. You don't 'find yourself' - you just come back with a different perspective. That's what counts.

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Marc Hall @lifewentthatway.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

11 Ways You Can Save Money Every Day on Your Travels (What I Do) 🌎 1. Buy lunches, not dinners 2. Compare activity prices 3. Drink in happy hours 4. Use public transport cards 5. Buy city passes 6. Negotiate Airbnb rates 7. Check voucher sites 8. Ask locals where to go You?

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Carolin | Solotravelstory @solotravelstory.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Finland celebrates its #IndependenceDay on the 6th Dec. Rumour has it, this historical event started out as a coffee session. There you go, coffee connects people, ideas & great conversations. Want to know more about Finnish #CoffeeCulture? Here is my guide solotravelstory.com/helsinki-caf...

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Brand New Coffee Guide to Helsinki Cafes & Finnish Coffee Culture - Solo Travel Story

Here is a brand new coffee guide to Helsinki cafes and Finnish coffee culture. Come along when I crawl the modern cafes in Helsinki central.

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Marc Hall @lifewentthatway.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Surely I'm not alone when I say visiting a supermarket in a foreign country is just awesome?

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Marc Hall @lifewentthatway.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

People just don't care. No one will truly understand your life-changing travel experience the way you did. No matter how hard you try to explain it. So, I decided to write about it. lifewentthatway.com/why-no-one-c...

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Why No One Cares About Your Travels When You Come Home - Life Went That Way

You've had a life-changing experience abroad, you come home and nothing has changed. Life went on - yours was different. Here, I explain why.

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Marc Hall @lifewentthatway.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Mexico all the way. Would love to see that part of the world.

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Marc Hall @lifewentthatway.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

"I totally regret that travel experience and wish I stayed at work" - Said no one ever

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Ben CG 🕊️ @bencgtravels.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Here we go! Please share this starter pack, and let me know if you'd like to be added or removed - and include a link to your travel video content channel if it isn't in your bio or otherwise easy to find. #travel #travelvideoblog #travelvlog #travelvlogger #travelvloggers go.bsky.app/7KKRiCw

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The Jetset Boyz @jetsetboyz.net · 17/11/2024

Our #travelblogger starter pack is growing! 🚀 Do reach out if you’re a travel blogger and want to be added. Please share with other interested people. Thanks. 🙏

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