A year in photographs – 15 landscapes in 15 countries

15 landscapes in 15 countries Juan Martinez Photography - Travelers Buddy
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

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

cheapest 3 michelin star restaurant in the world
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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ostrava Vikovice industrial area
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

longest and most iconic train rides in the world
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

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

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

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

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

*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

Drone photography swimming with turtles
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

*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

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

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

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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How Berlin lights up the coming winter

Are you traveling in Europe right now and don´t know what to do during these cold, windy days? I spent the last weekend in Berlin, which is not only one of my favourite cities in Europe, but is also going to be my new home starting next year. I got lucky during this visit and
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Why Frankfurt Airport might be the coolest airport in Europe

  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

  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.

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?

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

  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

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?

  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

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.

travel quotes
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

  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?

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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21 city nicknames and the stories behind them

The big apple, the lion city, the windy city or the city of love. We all know some of the mayor city nicknames worldwide, but do we know where they came from? The guys from justtheflight decided to investigate a little bit about it and made this very cool and simple infograph. Source: just the flight
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The roots of modern languages

  This very interesting infographic from  Stand Still Stay Silent Comic will literally show us the roots of some of the world languages. A fantastic illustration that visualizes the evolution of all the modern languages! It’s a complex design that is intended for readers to dive deep and explore. Another very interesting fact is to see the
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10 travel tattoos travelers will love

travel tattoo
A tattoo is for life and if you are going to have one, it better be a good one; it should be a tattoo that describes what you love the most and how you see this world. I don´t have any, but as a traveler, if I decide to put some ink in my body, it
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5 Airbnb luxury accomodations every backpacker can afford

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

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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Do you really agree with this?

The eternal discussion – Traveler or Tourist – What are you? Sorry but, in my personal opinion, someone who wants to start a discussion about this and believe he is a traveler (it´s the most popular opinion) has no idea what traveling is about. Traveling shouldn´t be a competition and we shouldn´t try to compare
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Arrival guide for the best view from the airplane

  Some airport views are just magical and speechless. However, catching the perfect view of your dream city depends a lot on luck, weather conditions and where do you sit. These luck rule has change and I found in the past days this interesting guide that will tell you where do you need to sit
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5 ways to be a traveler at home

 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

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

 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

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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