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Elephants on the Brooklyn bridge? 🐘 ⁣ ⁣ 🌈 ⭐️ Did you know in 1883 rumours that the bridge was going to collapse created a wide spread panic on the bridge and 12 people died as everyone ran to escape?⁣ ⁣ This made people wary of the bridges stability and to prove to the citizens of New York that it was solid, the mayor hired circus workers to lead 20, 7 ton elephants 🐘 across the bridge!⁣ 🌈 ⭐️ . . . . . . . #newyorkcity #newyork #travelnewyork #brooklyn #brooklynbridge #ig_newyorkcity #ig_usa #prettycitiesnewyork #beautifuldestinations #travelusa #travelnewyorkcity #nyctravel #iloveny #travelwithme #historyfact #sheisnotlost #dametraveler #mytinyatlas #sustainabletravel #solotravel #femalesolotraveler
Is the Brooklyn Bridge empty? 😱⁣ ⁣ Ive gotten a few questions about why the bridge seems so empty in my last photo, so ill spill the beans on this secret 🤫 (no it isn't photoshop)⁣ ⁣ The Brooklyn bridge is never empty. The small pedestrian walk way is divided in half (the other half is a bike lane) so two people can barely walk side by side. 🚲 ⁣ Its one of New Yorks famous landmarks so of course there are going to be people there at any given time of day! (New York’s population is 8.6 mil)⁣ ⁣ Heres a tip if you want photos with less people!⁣ ⁣ 📌 Go at sunrise! I know it can be tough to wake up but this is a fool proof method to getting a photo with less people (and excellent lighting 🌅)⁣ When we were here we had to wait out a few bikers 🚴‍♀️ , two instagrammers 💁🏻‍♀️ and one engagement shoot 💍. ⁣ We were here from about 615-630 and we saw SO MANY more photographers and models going to shoot as we were leaving. ⁣ Bottom line: get there early!! . . . . . . . #brooklynbridge #brooklyn #newyorkcity #newyorklike #newyorkcitylife #ig_newyorkcity #ig_usa #travelnyc #travelusa #newyorkcityphotography #nybucketlist #ilovenewyork #travelwithme #urbantraveller #sustainabletravel #travelblog #iamtb #sheisnotlost #dametraveler #discoverunder5k #mytinyatlas #treadedtravels #traveltip
New phone who dis 💁🏻‍♀️📱⁣ ⁣ After deleting over 800 ghost followers and bots im up to 3k again, so a big shout out and cheers 🥂 to the beautiful humans who I have the opportunity to chat with here! I love helping you plan your adventures and sharing stories! ⁣ ⁣ I also figured id do a reintroduction for everyone who’s new here!⁣ ⁣ 🍍 My name is Amanda and I write the pineapple backpacker blog where I write trip planning articles and the occasional sappy one. I also run this fun travel account!⁣ ⁣ ✈️ Ive been to 14 countries but I prefer not to keep track like that because countries and cultures are more than just a box to be checked and counted. 👈🏻⁣ 🌱 Sustainable, solo and budget travel are my jam. I also have a knack for finding hidden gems.⁣ 💕I legitimately LOVE helping people plan their travels so if you ever have any questions or just want to chat feel free to DM me, I always respond!⁣ ⁣ 📌 Tell me a bit about you! . . . . . . . #newyorkcity #brooklynbridge #brooklyn #newyorkcityfeelings #brooklynny #nyclife #beautifuldestinations #ig_nyc #usatravel #newyork_ig #lovenyc #brooklynbridgepark #iamtb #sustainabletravel #dametraveler #sheisnotlost #ig_usa #mytinyatlas #travelwithme #cityscape #urbantravel #ilovenyc #newyorktrip #topnewyorkphoto #femmetravel
Lifes a beach, happy Friday everyone! 🏖 What are some of your weekend plans? . . . . . . #costarica #travelcostarica #beachvibes #sunsetlover #sunsetbeach #travelwithme #sunsetporn #adventuretravel #sustainabletravel #oceanviews #relaxing #travelblogger #iamtb #treadedtravels #shegoessolo #solotravel #femalesolotraveler
🚫 Dont let others tell you what you can or cant post⁣ ⁣ If you want to post pictures from the beach in a bikini 👙 you go for it!⁣ ⁣ If you want to post a modest selfie then go for it! 🧕🏽⁣ ⁣ If you dont ever want to show your face on social media then dont! We love seeing what you see ⁣ with your cameras eye 💕📸⁣ ⁣ Just dont let others dictate or guilt you into not posting what you love because they dont agree with it or it doesnt align with THEIR values. Its YOUR page if they dont like it gtfo⁣ 🚪 ⁣ Rant over . . . . . . . #beachbum #beachvibes #tropicalvibes #crfanphotos #costarica🇨🇷 #travelcostarica #advancedselfie #bodypositivity #loveyourself #girlslovetravel #dametraveler #treadedtravels #mytinyatlas #samaracostarica #iamtb #travelbloggers #seetheworldwithme #ecotravel #sustainabletravel
Do you take 3 for the sea? 🌊 ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ❤️ I absolutely love this little slogan! ⁣⁣ 🌎 Taking three pieces of trash when you visit a beach helps keep the beaches beautiful but also helps eliminate waste that would normally end up in the oceans. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 🌈 ⭐️ Did you know that 8 million pieces of plastic end up in the ocean each DAY?⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 🏝 This lovely beach in Samara was already remarkably clean due to human efforts but I did visit a more remote beach that was FULL of all kinds of trash! So when you plan a beach day, pack a trash bag and take some trash with you when you leave! 💕 . . . . . . . #ecotravel #sustainabletravel #crfanphotos #sunsetbeach #sunsetporn #costaricasunset #travelcostarica #beachvibes #takethreeforthesea #beautifuloceans #travelwithme #budgettraveller #mytinyatlas #treadedtravels #travelphotography
Saving Money in Costa Rica! 🇨🇷 ⁣ ⁣ Everyone knows Costa Rica is one of the most expensive countries to visit in Central America but to my surprise I discovered that it is still able to be done on a tight budget and still have a blast. 🐒 ⁣ ⁣ 💵 Free activities are key! Before traveling google some of the local free things to do and pack your itinerary with them⁣ ⁣ 💻 Check out my latest blog post on how to save money in La Fortuna! ⁣ 🍍 www.thepineapplebackpacker.com . . . . . . #crfanphotos #hiddengems #travelcostarica #costarica🇨🇷 #costaricagram #travelbloggers #iamtb #girlswhotravel #girlsloveadventure #adventuretravel #girlsgosolo #solotravel #solofemaletravel #dametraveler #sheisnotlost #travelersofinstagram #advancedselfie
🐍 This close to the most venomous snake in all of Costa Rica⁣ ⁣ ⁣ JOKES!! IM NOT STUPID! 😂⁣ ⁣ The eyelash viper is not the most venomous (that would be the ferdelance) it is on the list of most venomous and definitely should be avoided.⁣ ⁣ When I walked into Arenal 1968 one of the workers swept me away to show me this little snek in the tree 🥰 ⁣ He took my camera on portrait mode to capture this photo, I didn't get close and he wasn't too close from what I could see! 📸 ⁣ ⁣ This isnt my only wild animal sighting ive had! I think ive seen maybe 30 wild animals up close in my life time! (Including black 🐻, 🦌, 🐒, 🦝, 🐢 and 🦉)⁣ 📌How many have you seen?⁣ ⁣. . . . . . . #crfanphotos #costarica🇨🇷 #costaricagram #arenal1968 #snakelove #wildlifephotography #travelcostarica #junglevibes #hikergirls #girlslovetravel #girlswhotravel #sheisnotlost #adventuretravel #igerscostarica #eyelashviper
Dont pay for hot springs in Costa Rica! 🇨🇷 ⁣ ⁣ These amazing hot springs are right across the road from the famous Tabacon hot springs, which are great if you're looking for luxury but it IS entirely possible to relax in natural hot springs for FREE! ⁣ ⁣ 🚗 Down the road from La Fortuna park your car or scooter on the side of the road, climb down the trail and relax! The best way to end the day!⁣ ⁣ 📌Have you ever tried a natural hot spring? . . . . . . #crfanphotos #costarica🇨🇷 #costaricahiddentreasures #hiddengems #travelcostarica #junglevibes #tabaconhotsprings #relaxinnature #lafortuna #natureisbeautiful #treadedtravels #sheisnotlost #adventuretravel #adventurer #travelwithme #mytinyatlas #girlswhotravel #girlslovetravel #solotravel #ecotravel

Oh Hey!

Thank’s for stopping by my blog, I hope you enjoy reading about my adventures! I love to write about solo, budget and sustainable travel! I also have a soft spot for finding hidden gems when I travel ;)

I would love to hear from you! Please feel free to leave a comment or send me an email, I’ll always do my best to respond as soon as I can!

 

Cheers!

– Amanda

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