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Jim Allen

Hello, my name is Jim. I live in Bellevue, WA. I'm a solo traveler, who loves budget travel. Any adventure is good if it's cheap. I like to tag along with other people if they help do the planning. Drench my food in hot sauce, lettuce is my primary vegetable, I eat to live. I have no pets.

Visit to D-Day Beaches, Normandy, France

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Cruising Sri Lanka and The Maldives with Holland America

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Best Tips and Tricks for Holland America Cruises

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Cruise from Singapore, to Malaysia, and Thailand on Holland America

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Cruise Holland America’s Maasdam, 20-Day Indian Ocean Itinerary

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Travel Nepal to Everest Base Camp

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Best Frugal Tips for Traveling Greece

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