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Is the Lost City in Colombia worth a visit?

Sunday, 13 August 2017 by Featured post

Deep in Colombia’s Sierra Nevada mountains you’ll find Ciudad Perdida. More commonly known as The Lost City, it’s a site which takes five days to trek to from the coastal town of Santa Marta. Increasing numbers have been visiting it since it started being called the new Machu Picchu. But should you join them? It’s

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Is Northern Philippines the destination travelers in South East Asia dream about?

Sunday, 30 July 2017 by Juan Martinez

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 people and others a destination that completely isolates them from the stressful daily life back home. For quite some time now South East Asia has been

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This town in the Philippines will transport you straight to Central America

Sunday, 23 July 2017 by Juan Martinez

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 of temples and pagodas. However, due to its Spanish heritage, the Philippines is completely different from all other countries in South East Asia and in almost

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How to make the best of your next stopover

Sunday, 25 June 2017 by Juan Martinez

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.

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Visiting Northern Estonia´s hidden landscapes

Sunday, 30 April 2017 by Juan Martinez

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

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How do professionals photograph the northern lights in Iceland

Sunday, 02 April 2017 by Juan Martinez

written by: Juan Martinez photographs by: Hallgrimur P. Helgason The northern lights have been a fascination for many people all over the years and anybody knows that the most beautiful views are by far located in Iceland. Now the question is: how do photographers take these amazing images? Imagine driving on a long road in the

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Caucasus’ best kept secret is in Georgia

Monday, 13 March 2017 by Juan Martinez

Georgia brings you to the heart of the Caucasus, where the air is clean and the adventure just starts Last month two friends and I decided to book a spontaneous trip to one of the most underrated countries in the world: Georgia. This ex-Soviet country may not be too popular among travelers looking for adventure, but

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14 simple tips for renting a car in Georgia

Tuesday, 28 February 2017 by Juan Martinez

Renting a car while traveling in Georgia is probably the best choice to stay flexible, save time and even money. A great idea if you are traveling with friends or your partner and want to see as much as you can in this incredible country. However, driving in Georgia is not the same as in

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21 handy tips and 3 amazing locations for traveling in Georgia

Sunday, 19 February 2017 by Juan Martinez

There are only a few hidden gems left to travel in Europe and Georgia is one of them. A country with a rich culture, lovely quiet towns, impressive forgotten soviet monuments and landscapes not of this world, this ex-Soviet country should be on your bucket list by now and in this article I will

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Tips for your first time in Las Vegas

Thursday, 26 January 2017 by Featured post

Author: James Ruhle While The Strip is what brings people to Vegas, to begin with, the older part of the city off the glitzy tourist path is well worth a visit Vegas is one of the top vacation destinations in the world. If a bunch of overstressed and overworked Americans are going to build a

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How Tokyo´s cuisine changed the way I see food

Sunday, 08 January 2017 by Juan Martinez

“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

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20 useful and short tips to travel in Tokyo

Wednesday, 14 December 2016 by Juan Martinez

Tokyo is not the cheapest city you will travel to, but that doesn´t mean you would be limited with a short budget. Let me give you some tips on how to not only save money and time, but also make the most with your money. Capsule hotels are cheaper than many hotels and still give

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37 tips for backpacking through the Balkans next summer

Sunday, 27 November 2016 by Juan Martinez

The Balkans are becoming more and more popular among backpackers in Europe. These ex-soviet countries are no longer unknown and dangerous places to foreigners, but hidden gems full of culture, nature and history. Here I give you 37 tips on how to travel better in Europe’s newest hotspot. Before the trip Decide if you want

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Zadar is the best place to travel to in Croatia and I will tell you why

Sunday, 06 November 2016 by Juan Martinez

“A great starting point for day trips, Zadar shows that you don´t need to move a lot, to fully see the cultural and natural diversity of Croatia” It´s been some weeks since I returned from my trip to Croatia. It was my first visit in this country that still gets left out on way

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Is Croatia new favorite’s European destination?

Tuesday, 25 October 2016 by Juan Martinez

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