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Colombia’s hippo dilemma – a global issue with no clear solution

Thursday, 04 March 2021 by Juan Martinez
Colombia hippos dilemma – a global issue with no clear solution
Colombia is the only country in South America where wild hippos roam freely – something unnatural despite its large biodiversity. Whether it’s good or bad depends on who you ask. When drug kingpin and mass murderer Pablo Escobar died in 1993, not many people thought about the environmental footprint his extravagances would generate decades later:
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How to cross the border between Djibouti and Somaliland by land

Tuesday, 12 January 2021 by Juan Martinez
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I crossed one of the most remote land borders in the world, the Djibouti – Somaliland border. It was easy and fast, but way less comfortable than I though. “It’s Somaliland, not Somalia!” This was the most common misconception I had to explain while I was talking about my journey around the Horn of Africa
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Chasing Tacos in Texas – Which are the best?

Friday, 11 September 2020 by Juan Martinez
Following the Taco Route in Texas
If you have to eat only tacos for the rest of your life, Texas is the place to live. I went on a “Taco-journey”and found out why tacos are considered a cult. “You can’t pray if you haven’t heard from God yet”. That’s what my friend Steve from California said while we were tasting the
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Boofen, the wild way of cave camping in Saxon Switzerland

Saturday, 16 May 2020 by Juan Martinez
Wild camping Saxon Switzerland
Even though wild camping is prohibited in Germany, cave camping or boofen has an exception at the Saxon Switzerland National Park. Sleeping outdoors under a rock, waking up surrounded by towering sandstone columns and being in the heart of Germany’s most beautiful national park. It sounds like the daily morning of an extinct cro-magnon. Well,
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Meet the man who solo kayaked the Atlantic Ocean – three times

Sunday, 12 April 2020 by Juan Martinez
Aleksander Doba solo kayaked the ocean
At the age of 70, Aleksander Doba became a legend with the kayak. He crossed the ocean three different times in one of these and spent several months completely alone  With a long grey beard, a big smile on the face and the looks of a pensioner on holiday, Aleksander Doba didn’t look like the
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A city without crowds – Berlin’s empty streets during the coronavirus outbreak

Sunday, 05 April 2020 by Juan Martinez
Berlin during the coronavirus
I went for a walk around Berlin empty city center and saw first-hand how deserted the German capital became The spring is coming, but Berlin is empty. For many, this is the time of the year to take out their BBQs, invite some friends and enjoy the nice weather. However, this year is completely different.
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How the coronavirus can shape the future of tourism

Sunday, 29 March 2020 by Juan Martinez
How the coronavirus can shape the future of tourism
With tourism completely shut down and millions of jobs at risk, the coronavirus will change the way we travel It is very difficult to know when tourism will go back to normal. According to The Guardian, approximately 20% of the world is living right now in lockdown conditions and it seems like each day it
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Dumb, wild and free – The setbacks of a millennial jet-setter during a pandemic

Friday, 20 March 2020 by Juan Martinez
Dumb, wild and free – The setbacks of a millennial jet-setter during a pandemic
I can’t understand what the whole issue with the coronavirus is. I’m just a twenty-something wild soul, with a strong European passport and a desire for an easy life. Some months ago, I decided to embark on a journey around the world with only my wanderlust, a very limited budget and the full financial support
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Worst YELP reviews for U.S. National Parks (and a twist)

Monday, 09 March 2020 by Juan Martinez
Worst YELP reviews for U.S. National Parks
Graphic illustrator Amber Share made travel posters for U.S. National Parks based on their worst YELP reviews When American graphic illustrator Amber Share found out that every single one of the 62 national parks in the United States have at least 1-star review on Yelp, she decided to illustrate these reviews and at the same
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The indigenous group where the reindeer is sacred

Monday, 02 March 2020 by Juan Martinez
reindeer herding by sami at Swedish Lapland
While visiting Swedish Lapland I had the chance to spend some time with the Sami people: Sweden’s largest indigenous group and the masters of reindeer herding The temperature outside was -15°C and I was in the heart of Swedish Lapland.  Ann-Christin Blind, a Sami living in the area, was guiding me through the snow-covered forest
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Meeting the San Bushmen in Botswana and the ethics of doing ethnic tourism

Saturday, 01 February 2020 by Juan Martinez
San Bushmen Botswana
While staying with the San tribe in Botswana, I learned more about their culture and traditions – I also understood the good and bad of visiting indigenous tribes. The sun was setting down at the Makgadikgadi Pans in Botswana and members of an indigenous tribe arrived in our lodge in the middle of the savanna.
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A year in photographs – 15 landscapes in 15 countries

Friday, 03 January 2020 by Juan Martinez
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From African savannas to futuristic cities. These are some of my best landscape photographs out of the 27 different countries I traveled to in 2019 2019 has gone so fast and after being on the road for an average of 20 days a month and having visited 27 countries in 5 different continents, I collected
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Climate change is transforming the future of wine

Monday, 25 November 2019 by Juan Martinez
Climate change is transforming the future of wine
With temperatures rising in the past years, climate change has been affecting the wine industry with positive and negative effects. I visited Nova Scotia and found out more about it. With evidence going back to 7000 BC, wine production is probably one of the oldest traditions in human history. Today, winemakers are fluctuating drastically due
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Eating at Le Palais – Taiwan‘s only three-Michelin-star restaurant

Sunday, 17 November 2019 by Juan Martinez
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Located in the heart of Taipei, Taiwan’s only three-Michelin-star restaurant is an outstanding treat for any food lover – especially when a tasting set menu can cost less than 100 Euros. Disclaimer: This article was not sponsored in any form by Le Palais restaurant in Taipei and all information provided was done based on my
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Jamaica, with license to relax

Sunday, 20 October 2019 by Juan Martinez
Jamaica, with license to relax
Jamaica has mastered the art of relaxing, and for those open to try it, a more personal and unforgettable travel experience awaits. Lisa Jondeau smiled as I grumbled about my dinner taking more than one hour to come. We were at PushCart restaurant, a modern version of a classic Jamaican “Jerk Centre” located at the
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Why do Finns love sauna so much?

Tuesday, 15 October 2019 by Juan Martinez
Why do Finns love sauna? Vasta - Finnish Sauna
No matter in which region of Finland I went to, Sauna was always first on the itinerary. Imagine being inside a wooden cabin in the middle of the forest and sitting completely naked with your eyes closed and a group of people. Suddenly, someone stands up, takes a ladle of water and throws it over
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The green pledge you have to sign in your passport upon arrival

Friday, 13 September 2019 by Juan Martinez
The green pledge you have to sign in your passport upon arrival - Palau Pledge
While in most countries you get an entry stamp or a visa in your passport upon arrival, Visitors of the island of Palau visitors have to sign a pledge compromising in protecting the environment. I was on my way to Palau and the famous Jellyfish Lake. Minutes before landing, the airline crew screened an inflight
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Finland is doubtfully the happiest country in the world and here is why

Thursday, 04 April 2019 by Juan Martinez
Finland is doubtfully the happiest country in the world – here is why
With high antidepressant drug consumption and suicide rates, is Finland really the happiest country in the world. I checked into detail and found out why Finland has been selected as the happiest country in the world for a second time in a row by the World Happiness Report. However, not even some of their own
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Why Germans drink so much sparkling water

Tuesday, 19 March 2019 by Juan Martinez
Why Germans drink so much sparkling water
In Germany two things happen when you order water in a restaurant: First, there is a big chance it’s carbonated and second, it’s not complementary. One of my biggest surprises when I moved to Germany back in 2009 was the Germans’ love for sparkling water. It´s true that consumption of carbonated water has been rising
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Activities to get you out of your comfort zone

Friday, 09 November 2018 by Featured post
Traveling in itself is one big adventure, a way to broaden your mind, get yourself out of your comfort zone, and make lasting memories. The world is full of so many amazing things to see and do, some of which will suit those people who love to relax in luxury and some that are perfect
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Uncommon activities to learn on a long trip

Friday, 09 November 2018 by Featured post
When you first set off on an extended travel sabbatical, your brain’s bursting with new experiences. And this sensory overload means that moving along while absorbing as much as possible is about as much as you can manage. But as the months progress, while you probably won’t be pining for your old nine to five
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Exploring Vítkovice: the industrial area of Ostrava

Sunday, 05 August 2018 by Juan Martinez
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I visited the industrial area of Vítkovice in the Czech city of Ostrava. Here I found out the cultural importance of places like these During my last visit to the Czech Republic, I went to the industrial area of Vítkovice. I never thought this trip would turned into a time travel back to the period
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Which are longest and most iconic train journeys in the world

Sunday, 29 April 2018 by Juan Martinez
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From the Trans-siberian to the Canadian, these are known for being the longest and most iconic train journeys in the world Taking a train has always a special charm. It sounds classic, adventurous and somehow its never boring. How about long and iconic train rides, Would do dare to take one day the Trans-siberian Express
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Volunteering abroad as an alternative to normal traveling

Friday, 19 January 2018 by Featured post
Volunteering abroad offers a chance to bring about change for people and places that desperately need it. In addition, it can give you an opportunity for personal development and allow you to really appreciate the culture of a place on a deeper level than traditional traveling can. Any form of travel can be a wonderful
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Low costs airlines are the only ones understanding its customers

Wednesday, 03 January 2018 by Juan Martinez
There are two types of people: those who love Ryanair (or low costs airlines) for its prices and those who hate them but still fly with them whenever they can and the reason for that is simple: People want to fly at low costs, no matter what the conditions are like.   Low costs airlines
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Road trip in Stavanger – Driving and Hiking at Norway’s fjords

Sunday, 10 December 2017 by Juan Martinez
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
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How to air travel with a bicycle

Wednesday, 30 August 2017 by Juan Martinez
Are you thinking travel with a bicycle with you on a plane for a holiday and you are wondering how you will manage it? Well, if you neither want to stop your fitness or recreational riding regimen nor rent a bike at your destination, you are allowed to pack your bike and put it in
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How collecting postcards has changed during my travels

Sunday, 06 August 2017 by Juan Martinez
*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
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Tips to improve your drone photography to a professional level

Tuesday, 20 June 2017 by Juan Martinez
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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
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I photographed urban yoga at Europe’s greenest hotel

Monday, 20 March 2017 by Juan Martinez
*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,
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11 photos of Taiwan from a bird´s eye

Sunday, 22 January 2017 by Juan Martinez
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
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Formosa 900 – Cycling 900 km around Taiwan in 9 days without prior experience

Thursday, 12 January 2017 by Juan Martinez
9 days and an average of 100 km a day. The Formosa 900 is the perfect challenge for those who like cycling and want to explore Taiwan differently. Each morning I had to take one or two ibuprofen pills before breakfast. The pain in my back was basically killing me and I was definitely not
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Real-life complaints from German tourists at travel agencies

Sunday, 04 December 2016 by Juan Martinez
Last month the German website webfail.de published a list about 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 16 complaints of travelers to their travel agencies, ranging from funny to just unbelievable: “There should be extra information
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The ultimative guide for the Berlin Festival of Lights

Monday, 10 October 2016 by Juan Martinez
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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
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Why Frankfurt Airport might be the coolest airport in Europe

Sunday, 17 July 2016 by Juan Martinez
  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
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What if… your favourite destinations were small planets

Saturday, 21 May 2016 by Juan Martinez
  I remember watching cartoons as a kid with the main characters walking on planets the size of a yard. I wanted to see what these planets would look like if they were some of the world´s most famous locations and with a little help from Photoshop I created this interesting gallery for you! What do
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24 signs you are in a relationship with traveling.

Sunday, 15 May 2016 by Juan Martinez
Sometimes you don´t know when your date becomes a relationship. You go out together, your parents know all about it and all you do all day is talking about how good it is to be together. The same holds true for traveling and in the next article I will tell you 24 symptoms, so you can
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What happens when you lose your GoPro in the ocean and find it one month later?

Monday, 14 March 2016 by Juan Martinez
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
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18 photographs showing the world from a bird´s eyes

Monday, 29 February 2016 by Juan Martinez
  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
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Another 11 tattoos inspiring you to travel the world

Sunday, 28 February 2016 by Juan Martinez
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
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How well do you know our travel culture?

Friday, 15 January 2016 by Juan Martinez
  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]  
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5 things you will miss during your exchange and 5 more you will miss back at home

Monday, 04 January 2016 by Juan Martinez
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
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Travel Rudeness. What an a$$h0le are you while traveling.

Saturday, 26 December 2015 by Juan Martinez
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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
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How do other languages indicate laughter while texting

Friday, 18 December 2015 by Juan Martinez
  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
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Which are the cheapest cities in Europe?

Thursday, 10 December 2015 by Juan Martinez
Infographic of the cheapest cities in Europe
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
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Famous city nicknames and the stories behind them

Wednesday, 02 December 2015 by Juan Martinez
Famous city nicknames and the stories behind them
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.
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These are the roots of modern languages

Monday, 30 November 2015 by Juan Martinez
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
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Simple travel tattoos travelers will love

Sunday, 15 November 2015 by Juan Martinez
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From compasses to tiny airplanes. These are my favorite travel tattoos and their stories behind A tattoo is usually for life and if you are going to have one, it better be a good one. Tattoos should describe who are you as a person and what you want people to see on you. Travel tattoos are
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5 Airbnb luxury accomodations every backpacker can afford

Monday, 09 November 2015 by Juan Martinez
The bigger they are and luxurious they look, the lower you pay. It´s a pity that not everything in life is like this. Villa Johnpaul in Bali, Indonesia Price: 134€ + No charge until 6 occupants Wake up in a suite with the amazing view of Bali from the top of a hill, get some
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21 things I wish I had known before my exchange

Wednesday, 04 November 2015 by Juan Martinez
Photography source: Exchange Student World 1.       You will get fat no matter which country you are from or which country you are going 2.       You are going to find each girl/guy on the streets very attractive 3.       You are going going to have a short depression after 2 months and it will
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Tourist or Traveler? – which one are you

Wednesday, 04 November 2015 by Juan Martinez
Tourist or Traveler? - which one are you
An eternal discussion in which there is no answer. Tourist or traveler? Which one are you? Forums and facebook groups talk all the time about this topic. What are you? A tourist or a traveler? I think this is a very large question and more complex than most people think. I found this set of
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Arrival guide for the best view from the airplane

Wednesday, 04 November 2015 by Juan Martinez
Best seat from an airplane
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
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5 ways to be a traveler at home

Wednesday, 04 November 2015 by Juan Martinez
 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
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8 reasons why I love traveling

Saturday, 31 October 2015 by Juan Martinez
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
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10 ways to save money while traveling

Saturday, 31 October 2015 by Juan Martinez
 1. Eat local There is no better way to save money than eating like a local, beside that you can also experience what the local cusine taste like and when I mean eating local, I don´t mean expensive restaurants in in the main square, but hawkers in places like South America or South East Asia are
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15 types of travelers you will meet in a hostel

Wednesday, 28 October 2015 by Juan Martinez
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
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