All You Need to Know About Trip Cancellations and Travel Insurances
Tuesday, 09 May 2023
Do you travel a lot? Expect to cancel their trip due to unforeseen circumstances at some point. Here is all you need to know about trip cancellations and travel insurance. Travel is one of life’s greatest joys, but sometimes things don’t go as planned. Whether it’s a sudden illness, a family emergency, etc, there are
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The art of slow travelling in the Bahamas
Tuesday, 24 January 2023
In the Bahamas, there is a way of transport for those who want to slow down and enjoy the moment. “It’s not about the destination but the journey”. This is a phrase most of us have heard thousands of times, but we rarely apply it in our daily lives. We are stuck in a period
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Burundi, the country where the drums are sacred
Thursday, 15 December 2022
In Burundi, playing the drums is a symbol of recognition, and the Royal Drummers of Burundi vividly represent it. Experiencing the Royal Drummers of Burundi for the very first time is witnessing raw energy in front of your eyes. Thirty performers beat giant hundred-kilo drums with such strength and passion that your heart beats with
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How to prepare yourself for traveling to a dangerous country
Wednesday, 07 September 2022
Are you concerned about security when planning your next trip? Don’t worry. With preparation and caution, every country can be easily traveled trouble-free. Nothing is more exciting than visiting a place you have not seen before – especially if it is located way off the beaten path. Even though not all places are equally accessible
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The importance of wildlife reintroduction in national parks
Wednesday, 20 July 2022
With wild species disappearing at an unprecedented rate, reintroduction of wildlife in national parks seems to be the only solution in the long term. I visited the Akagera National Park in Rwanda some months ago. Unlike the national parks of Kenya, Tanzania, and South Africa, Akagera is managed way differently. Only a few rhinos are
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Turning animal poachers into wildlife conservationists
Friday, 03 June 2022
I met with a former animal poacher in Uganda and talked about killing animals illegally, conservation projects, and what the government is doing to help. Levy Tindimwebwa captured and killed wild animals in Uganda’s national parks for over 12 years. Today, he understands the environmental impact of his actions and the long-term damages he was
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The Batwa people of Uganda – a tribe on the edge of disappearing
Friday, 27 May 2022
Drastic changes in their lifestyle, constant discrimination, and zero opportunities. The Batwa in Uganda don’t need charity and donations. They need to be protected for who they are. In 1906, the Bronx Zoo in New York City introduced what they called “the most interesting sight in the Bronx” into the gorilla cage. It was a
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Why wildlife sanctuaries in Africa are so important?
Friday, 25 February 2022
More than keeping animals safe, wildlife sanctuaries all over Africa take care of showing us the bigger picture. Old lady is one of the shyest cheetahs at the Namibian Cheetah Conservation Fund 300km north of Windhoek. With a bit over 13 years, she barely moves and is quite distant from the other animals living here.
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How to travel overland from Kenya to Tanzania
Tuesday, 25 January 2022
With several crossing points along the border and direct bus connections in between, traveling overland from Kenya to Tanzania is easy, fast and cheap. After finishing my trip to Masai Mara in Kenya, I was excited to get to the other side of the border and visit Serengeti National Park. However, with private charters connecting
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Everything you need to know about the wildebeest migration
Thursday, 20 January 2022
Being one of the most breathtaking experiences in Africa, experiencing the wildebeest migration in Kenya or Tanzania should be on everyone’s bucket list It was a late afternoon in the heart of Masai Mara and the light was perfect for photographing. At the horizon, the plains of the national park were dotted with thousands of
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What are the top safari experiences in Africa
Monday, 20 December 2021
Going on a safari is simply one of the most incredible activities you can do in a lifetime. However, there are some highlights each one of us wish we could see. The first time I went on a safari I didn’t know what to expect. I knew I was going to see wildlife at its
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How to Get Ready for your First Safari Trip
Wednesday, 01 December 2021
Going on a safari is one of the most extraordinary experiences while traveling, and with a little bit of extra preparation, it can turn into the adventure of a lifetime. Beside ridiculously high expectations, I didn’t know how to prepare for my first safari trip in Africa. I simply saw it as an opportunity to
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How do I collect car license plates from all over the world
Tuesday, 03 August 2021
Some people collect postcards, others collect funny travel t-shirts. I collect car license plates from the places I go. It Christmas time 2011 and I was visiting Prague for the very first time. Just like any other backpacker in his early 20s, I was more interested in getting a immerse into the Czech nightlife than
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Colombia’s hippo dilemma – a global issue with no clear solution
Thursday, 04 March 2021
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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Boofen, the wild way of cave camping in Saxon Switzerland
Saturday, 16 May 2020
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
*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
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
*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
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
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
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
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The ultimative guide for the Berlin Festival of Lights
Monday, 10 October 2016
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
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
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
From talking too much about it to being just happy about it, these are some signs that you are in a relationship with traveling I remember the time a date became my girlfriend and I didn’t even notice it. We went out together almost every day, my parents knew all about it and all I
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What happens when you lose your GoPro in the ocean and find it one month later?
Monday, 14 March 2016
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
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
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
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
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
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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Which are the cheapest cities in Europe?
Thursday, 10 December 2015
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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