Juan Martinez is a Colombian who left his home country in 2009 at the age of 17 years old. Since then, he has been living in places like Germany, India and Singapore; something that inspired him to travel as many countries as possible with the idea of budget traveling and promoting Colombia as an amazing travel destination.
It has been less than four hours driving and we already passed snowy mountains, Mediterranean beaches and fairy tale towns. A road trip around Andorra might surprise you more than you might think. It´s 9 in the morning and we are ready to depart from Barcelona on a road trip to Andorra and back through
Cyprus in winter is not like most European countries and with temperatures around 20 degrees, activities like trekking and cycling are just perfect for the adventurous traveler. It´s 7 am in Tochni, a small village located between Limassol and Larnaca. The sun shines and the sky is completely blue, the temperature is warm and comfortable.
We visited Norway and did a road trip at the area around Stavanger. This is what we did and these were the places we explored. Norwegian landscapes are simply incredible and traveling by car does make a difference. Due to its geographical location and natural formations, Norway is a dream destination for adventure and nature
Street art is finally getting the recognition it deserves and Stavanger´s Nuart Festival is the perfect example of how street art in Stavanger is developing in Norway. It´s crazy, if you think about it, that just a few years ago street art was a crime and artists had to do their work incognito making sure
Visiting the Pride Barcelona is not only an activity for the LGBT community but also for everyone traveling to the city and looking for a fun time and a different perspective of Barcelona. Visiting the city during the Pride Barcelona festival is one of the options and here I will tell you why. Barcelona is
*this is an sponsored article Buy postcards is a tradition for many travelers, but in the age of start ups and new technologies, is there a better method than collecting postcards to show your love ones the places you visit? I´m a big postcard collector and collecting postcards has always been a tradition for me
Have you heard about Batanes or Illocos in the Philippines? Let me warm you, this is the opposite of tourist hotspots like El Nido or Boracay Finding the right destination for your next holidays is not an easy task. Some of us prefer an all-inclusive holiday in a resort, some a backpacking trip to meet
Ilocos Norte is this place in the Philippines, in which Spanish culture is still so visible, you will think you are in a South American country When imagining what you are going to see on your backpacking trip in South East Asia, you easily end up with the stereotypes: beautiful beaches, incredible landscapes and tons
Nobody enjoys spending 5 or 6 hours at an airport right after a long flight just to wait for another one. Stopovers can be very annoying and often feel like a huge waste of time. However, with good planning you can turn your next stopover into an extension of your holidays without spending much money.
Drone photography is getting bigger and better. Let me show you how you can take it now to a more professional level Drones are taking over the photography market like the GoPro cameras in 2014, Its booming! And with new, more affordable, smaller and more powerful models, it seems like drone photography is not going
The Lahemaa National Park is one of the most diverse nature conservation areas in the world. It´s simply amazing how much you can do visiting this park. When people think about traveling in Estonia, the first thing that comes to mind is a cold place in Eastern Europe or even not much information about it.
Landscape photographer Hallgrimur P. Helgason tells us his best tips on how to photograph the northern lights in Iceland The northern lights have been a fascination for many people all over the years. Also, everybody knows that the most beautiful views are by far located in the remote island of Iceland. My friend Hallgrimur P.
*this is an sponsored post Boutique Hotels are designed for a young generation and turn a simple stay into something unique. Why not try to do some yoga in their facilities? I love Boutique Hotels, they are designed for a young generation and turn a simple stay into something unique. During my stay in Lisbon,
A trip to the Gergeti Trinity Church brings you to the heart of the Caucasus, where the air is clean and the adventure begins After two of my best friends and I decided to book some flights anywhere around the world, we ended up planning a road trip in Georgia and visiting the Gergeti Trinity Church,
Author: Yanna Cerez Images: Giphy Are you having a hard time maximizing your luggage space? Efficient and organized packing will help you avoid paying expensive fees for extra weight, and enable you to save space for souvenirs. It’s also good to think about the type of vacation you are going on and how it may affect the
Rice fields, coastline, forest, urban landscape and drones – 10 days in Taiwan showed me who diverse this country is. Last month I traveled to Taiwan to see the country from a completely new perspective and I´m not talking about a helicopter or an air balloon, but about cycling around the whole island. This experience
“While themed restaurants focus more on a unique experience for the customer, traditional and local restaurants have only one thing in mind: Quality and tradition.” It´s not a secret that Japanese cuisine is one of the best in the world, if not the best. And while modern and fusion cuisine is gaining some ground in
Germans are known for complaining. But these are the most hilarious and ridiculous complaints from travelers at travel agencies Last month the German website webfail.de published a list of actual, real-life complaints of German tourists at travel agencies. Some of these complaints are hilarious, so I won´t waste more of your time and just show you
Backpacking the Balkans is becoming one of the best adventures for travelers in Europe. It offers culture, nature and great nightlife. Here are some tips to make the most of it Backpacking the Balkans is hot right now. These ex-soviet countries are no longer unknown and dangerous places to foreigners, but hidden gems full of
Zadar is becoming a great getaway for travelers from Europe – We visited this Croatian beauty and find out what makes it special Zadar turned out to be the Jewel of the Mediterranean I was looking for a while. It’s very relaxed atmosphere, cheap prices and beautiful getaways made me fall in love with this
Colorful waters, sandy beaches, scenic waterfalls and rich in history: Croatia is shows that you don´t need to travel to South East Asia or South America to enjoy some of the most beautiful natural wonders in the world. Croatia, like any other European country, has a bumpy and quite dark history. Conquered by the Romans
Before the Autumm starts, Berlin’s most famous sights become a canvas for beautiful light and video projections. This is the Festival of Lights in Berlin! UPDATE: SEPTEMBER 2020 The Berlin Festival of Lights is one of these events that I never missed since I have been living in this city. It is not only a
Stockholm might not be the cheapest city in Europe, but this doesn´t mean it should break the bank either While the Arlanda Express connects the city center to the airport in only 30 minutes, the local bus company Flygbussarna takes only 45 minutes and costs less than the half of the Arlanda Express ticket. Take
Quiet towns, fairy tale forests and long summer nights. Nothern Savonia is a place, where a short trip won´t be enough. My stay in Kuopio was short, but incredibly beautiful. After testing some of the local delicacies, attending one of the biggest dance festivals in the country and enjoying some time with nature, it´s time
I went to Malta in the past weeks and believe or not, this country just become my favourite country in Europe Located in the Mediterranean Sea south from Sicily and only a couple of hours by plane from Europe´s biggest cities, the island of Malta is one of the smallest countries in Europe. However, after
Located in the heart of Europe and serving more than 1350 flights per day, Frankfurt Airport not only connects Europe to the rest of the world, but also is the perfect place to start your next trip within Europe. With four runaways, two main passenger terminals, where more than 105 different airlines operate, a
Transportation around the island is slow. Rent a car and don´t waste time going from one place to another. Try different sports and activities. Malta is one of the best destinations in Europe for scuba diving, climbing and kayaking. Compare prices and services before booking an “around the island” tour. Respect the culture. Dress respectfully
Iceland is probably the place every nature lover wants to visit. In order to wake up your wanderlust, I prepared a gallery for you Iceland is in! This tiny island located between America and Europe is catching the attention of travelers and photographers all over the world. With beautiful scenic views, magnificent landscapes and some
Do you have less than a week in Iceland? From a bubble hotel in the Iceland wilderness to short trips at amazing waterfalls – we got you covered. Volcanos and geysers with temperatures reaching over 100°C next to crystal blue glaciers. If there is a country where the impossible is possible and nature drastically shows
Planning to rent a car in Iceland? Getting the right vehicle for your road trip is the first priority Bumpy roads, an unpredictable weather and many other uncomfortable situations. This is what you will encounter every day if you are doing a road trip in Iceland. But don’t worry, if you rent the right car
Before your travels Check the visa requirements for your country in the countries you are traveling to. Start your travels in big cities. Check if an AirAsia ASEAN Pass fits your travels (This allows you to take 10/20 flights for 160/290 USD within 30/60 days). South East Asia on a Shoestring from Lonely Planet is
Backpacking around Europe is an adventure and with these very useful tips, I just want to make your experience more memorable No matter how old I get, I love backpacking Europe. There is a special charm every time I get on a train or explore a different city. And although my travel habits might have
Do you want to see the diversity of Colombian landscapes? Let me show you my six favorite places to see nature and wilderness in Colombia Deserts in Tatacoa, beaches in San Andres, mountains in Cocora or rainforest in the Amazon – just name it and there is a Colombian landscape of it! Let’s not forget
This is probably one of your worst “travel nightmares”. You are having a gap year in Australia with your boyfriend and while you are surfing your GoPro gets lost underwater. Well, for Anna from Germany, this is exactly what happened. However, it gets better, the camera was found one month later and Anna made an awesome video with
I love traveling more than anything in the world; it gives me the chance to experience new places, meet different people and see different cultures. Before starting a new adventure I meticulously choose where I want to travel on my next holiday. I spend more than half of the planning time just looking for
Photo source: el Heraldo Colombia sounds like a country with ups and downs. One day it’s travelers’ favourite country for backpacking and the next day it’s among the most dangerous countries for backpackers. Personally, as a Colombian residing abroad, I think there are so many different opinions, ideas and polls, that if you really want to
AirPano is a not-for-profit project created by a team of Russian photo enthusiasts focused on taking high-resolution aerial panoramic photographs. With 360° photographs, 360° videos and wonderful panoramic aereal videos, AirPano is showing the world from a perspective some of us could only imagine. I made a short copilation of some of the most interesting
Tattoos are forever. So if you want to get one, it should definitely be the thing you love the most Tattoos remind us of memories, loved ones and experiences. It´s a symbol that represents your personality and passions. Over the past days I have been asking our readers to share some of their travel tattoos and
For most of us Australia is that country located on the other side of the world, a country seeming almost untouchable. However, with some great exchange programs, language courses and work&travel programs, Australia´s tourism is booming and now is the time to start your adventure in this incredible country. So, if you are looking for a
With a population of only 800.000 but attracting more than 4,5 million tourists every year Amsterdam is not only a city of liberties and tolerance but also one of the most cultural, safe and multicultural cities in the world. Amsterdam can be pricey, especially if you are traveling in summer or during christmas holidays. However, with
South East Asia is one of the most popular regions for backpackers to travel. It is safe, wonderful, full with amazing and different landscapes, cheap and rich in culture. It is also my favourite destination and a great region to start backpacking alone. When most of us hear about South East Asia sometimes we only think of
Oh America! What a great continent! And of course I´m not talking about America as a country, but America as a region. A place full of astonishing landscapes, amazing people and with one of the most diverse cultural backgrounds in human history. A region that consists of 55 countries (including some regions like Greenland and the
Did you know that there are more international departures from Germany than from the rest of the world? Found this very nice infograph about traveling and people around the world. With very useful information and statistics about traveling in general Rachel Swaby and Carl Bender made an amazing work [spider_facebook id=”1″] [fbcomments]
Image by: Fernando de Sousa for flickt 1. Having long conversations with your friends at home about anything important Remember those conversations about who will be eaten by aliens first? Being in an exchange means meeting new people and new friends every day. At first this might sound very interesting and fun but there are
Most of us comunicate each other using the Latin alphabet. However, more than the half of the population worldwide use a different alphabet to comunicate. We always complain how difficult is to learn German or Danish, but let me show you some of the world most important writing systems and let me see if
I guess I will stop chatting with the passenger next to me! Travelocity made a very interesting poll about travel rudeness. From leaving the seats while the light is on at the plane, to bad hotel behaviour and chatty passengers, some of these activities are just common mistakes in our daily travel, but very rudeness
While chatting, messaging and using other internet resources, we know that we indicate laughter by just typing “haha”, but did you ever wondered how is it written in other languages. I found these photographs indicating who different languages from different parts of the world type this very common expression. Lets find out! Images were taken
Do you know which ones are most expensive and cheapest places in Europe. We have a lot of information about it. Traveling in Europe is amazing. However, when traveling on a tight budget you might need to be more selective which places you visit. The company Simply holiday deals created this very informative and interesting infograph
Prague is not only one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, but also worldwide. With some fairy tale castles, stoned bridges and a very wonderful mix of classical and modern architecture, Prague is one of my favourite and also one of the cheapest destinations in Europe. With prices way lower than cities like Berlin, Paris
Berlin is now one of the most popular hotspots in Europe. With beautiful architecture, excellent nightlife and tons of cultural activities, the German capital has something for everyone. Berlin is also one of the cheapest capitals in Western Europe. If we compare the prices in Berlin with Amsterdam, Paris or Brussels, we will be
The big apple, the lion city or the city of love. How many famous city nicknames do you know? Justtheflight is a British company that finds the cheapest flight tickets on the market. Although their search engine is not my favorite for looking for flights, I compare their prices as well when looking for flight tickets.
Where do modern languages come from and how are they divided? We found a graph that explains it more into detail Stand Still Stay Silent Comic is a webcomic, where the real life stories are presented with graphic elements from Nordic mythology. Some years ago they released a graph about languages families and the roots of
Paris is a highlight in Europe and probably the biggest hotspot in the continent. Known for its very high prices and shopping culture, Paris might look terrifying for budget backpackers. However, with the right guide, Paris can be a wonderful city for your eyes and a great city for your pocket. Let me give
Traveling around the world is about experiences and learning in its pure expression. Thanks to the guys of THAT Agency we found quiz to see how good are you in geography, history and general culture. We have the feeling that a good traveler will rock this test, lets find out how well can you do it. Lets test
Vincent Laforet is a French/American photographer who worked for magazines like National Geographic and Life His last proyect is called Air and it shows beautiful aereal photographs of cities worldwide So we took some of Vincent´s photographs and want to see how well do you know some of the most famous cities in the
Skylines, coastlines, or iconic mountains. This infograph shows where you need to seat to get the best view from the airplane Each one of us dreams about the perfect view when landing in New York City or Paris. A clear view of the Eifel Tower or Manhattan skyline shining at night. However, catching the perfect
Coming back home after a long travel isn´t sometimes a nice feeling. First you just want to go back on the road and then you will have the impression that everything at home is just boring and simple. However there are activities to keep these wanderlust feelings alive while reorganizing your life at home and
Are you traveling to Colombia? Here are some of the places you need to definitely visit during your stay in the country. Traveling in Colombia is not anymore what you saw on the news some years ago. Times have changed and this South American country is revealing some of its hidden spots, pristine landscapes and
From temples to markets, these are the best cultural cities to explore in Thailand. Every day, Thailand is becoming more popular among backpackers who are looking for adventure. Whether it’s because of its perfect summery weather all year round, the amazing and lively nightlife, or the relaxed and laid-back vibe, the “Land of Smiles” has
to experience new cultures Everywhere around the world different cultures live the same daily life like you and me now but different in their own way. I love this feeling when my senses get these new sensations from everywhere, although I´m doing daily life stuff like shopping or drinking a coffee in a café. to
Traveling solo should not be scary and meeting people should be easy. These are five ways to meet people when traveling alone in a different country I love traveling alone. It gives me the flexibility I always want and at the same time is an opportunity for self reflection and learning. On a long term,
Couchsufing is a great idea and a wonderful way to meet travelers, locals and at the same time save some cash. In other words: Couchsurfing is the full package. For those who doesn´t know what Couchsurfing is: Couchsurfing is an internet platform where travelers and non travelers can create a profile (more or less like
Which power plugs do you need around the world when traveling? There is nothing more annoying than forgetting an adapter for your power plugs or absolutely forget about which kind of sockets type some country has. We prepare several maps for you, so you can be ready charged for your next adventure. These are the
The first time I spend some nights in a hostel was in December 2010 for New Years Eve in Budapest and I was sure I wouldn´t be the last one. With an atmosphere of friendship and adventure, budget hotels are becoming some of the most popular places for young backpackers traveling around the world. After traveling
