Join us for a hilarious and heartwarming trip down memory lane with Melanie. She talks about her adventures traveling Europe on a shoestring budget in the 1970s. From hitchhiking with a fake female friend to camping in secret to avoid hostel fees, Melanie shares her wild and unconventional stories from the road. Podcast Episode Chapters

1. Introduction
2. Melanie's Background and Travel Philosophy
3. Hitchhiking with a Fake Female Friend
4. Camping in Secret to Save Money
5. The Train Incident
6. Reuniting with the Backpack Watcher
7. Reflections on Traveling on a Budget

Podcast Episode Show Notes

• Melanie's Instagram: link
• Florence Hostel: link
• Train Travel in Italy: link