From Seattle to the Philippines — how to start your journey with the right foot
Wednesday, 31 October 2018
The Filipino American community is one of the largest Asian American groups in Seattle. It possesses a large history that stretches back to at least 1898, when the archipelago became a US territory and students and workers began to immigrate west. Now completely independent, the Philippines islands are a magnet for tourists of any heritage
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This is how we pack for a train trip across Italy
Sunday, 15 April 2018
Feel comfortable, look stylish and don’t have too much heavy luggage. Here’s how to pack for a train trip across Italy. Clothing, shoes, and accessories When traveling by trains through Italy, you’ll want to keep your fashion game strong. But instead of packing your all favorite outfits, choose stylishly, well cut classics and accessorize with
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I travel alone in Europe by train – and I love it
Wednesday, 04 April 2018
There is a charm in traveling Europe by train and stare at the window as beautiful landscapes passed by Traveling Europe by train is one of the most beautiful, scenic and cultural journeys in the world. Whether you are looking for direct trains between major European cities like the new London to Amsterdam train or you
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Interrailing tips – We did interrail on a budget and you can do it too
Sunday, 18 March 2018
Interrailing is probably one of the coolest things you can do while young. The freedom of hop in and off in trains while discovering one of the most beautiful regions in the world is an experience I can recommend to everyone. After preparing a guide about how the different Interrail passes work, we decided to
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How to get your next travel inspiration
Tuesday, 09 May 2017
by Renae Schrader Have you ever seen one of those viral videos of a young 20-something hop-scotching their way from one tropical beach to the next? It seems like they have so much momentum behind them, so much vigor. And there you sit — in a rut. What do you do? Let me provide you
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Smart Space-Saving Tips For Packing your Luggage
Sunday, 12 February 2017
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
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Sticking to Your Travel Budget – It’s easy but requires some self-control
Sunday, 18 December 2016
“I make sure to determine how much the daily expenses should be and set my budget around that amount” by: Maricor Bunal When it comes to travel planning, I can’t really deny the fact that I will have to deal with money issues at some point. Even if I had huge amounts of money to
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The ultimate packing list for a weekend traveler
Thursday, 18 August 2016
A copy of your passport, an old ID card or a deck of cards. Do you have everything you need for a weekend trip? Weekend trips are the best to get away from your daily job and spend some nice time with your partner, friends or by yourself. From getaways around Europe with budget
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A girls guide to traveling the world: 7 Handy tips for looking after yourself as a girl traveling alone
Sunday, 07 August 2016
when I was in Rio, I stupidly didn’t bring my map because ‘’it was all in my head’’ and ended up in a rather dangerous part of the town. I was stopped by a licensed taxi driver and told to turn around, he luckily gave me a free lift back to my hostel
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48 tips you should know before backpacking in South East Asia
Sunday, 29 May 2016
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
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48 tips you definitely need to know if you are backpacking through Europe
Wednesday, 06 April 2016
Always carry a copy of your passport with you and leave your original documents at your accommodation. Scan all documents and save them in a cloud for emergencies. It is not always cheaper to get an Interrail Pass. Find out if it might be cheaper for you to travel by bus or plane. Use
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Your Definitive Packing List for a Year (or more…)
Saturday, 30 January 2016
by Sabrina Andrea Sachs So, you are finally ready to set off, embark on that train/plane/bus/boat/bicycle or feet that will take you away for a year or more and you are facing the tricky question of “What the heck shall I pack?” Packing for a weekend away or a short holiday can be difficult;
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6 tips to get to know new place better
Monday, 11 January 2016
by Aura Jimenez I know there’s much more in a place than its main attractions. Of course, everybody loves visiting the centerpieces of a city, taking one or another selfie and posing like you are grabing the Eifel Tower in Paris with your fingers. However, for me, this just isn’t enough and if you prefer absorbing the
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5 Tips to meet people while traveling
Saturday, 31 October 2015
1. Couchsurfing Couchsurfing is a social platform which allow locals to meet travelers and its probably the best way to meet people when you are new in a city. Before getting conected to other travelers, you need to create a profile, where you can write your interest, traveled countries and ask or offer accomodation as
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9 Tips for travelers who will start their adventure alone
Saturday, 31 October 2015
Traveling alone for first time can be a little bit hard and it will make you doubt in some situations, but it doesn´t mean that it will be less fun or interesting. This will help you grow up and your experience unique and individual. Let me give you some tips to get the best
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Tips to get a couch through Couchsurfing
Saturday, 31 October 2015
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
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Power plugs around the world
Saturday, 31 October 2015
There is nothing more anoying than forgetting an adapter for your power plugs or absolutely forget about the sockets types. Well, we prepare this article, so you can travel without worries on your next journey. So, next time you are traveling to the other side of the world, don´t forget that each country use a
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10 steps for finding the cheapest flight ticket
Wednesday, 28 October 2015
In October 2014 I booked over 15 different flights to different destinations all around Asia and paid less than 120USD. Some friends asked me how I managed to find tickets at such a price and to be honest: it was 70% strategy and 30% luck, but with some of these tips you can find
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10 Things to remember before backpacking for a long time
Tuesday, 27 October 2015
There is always a calm before the storm and if we are talking about backpacking, you should never relax and think you know you already packed everything. You should always recheck what you did and make lists of what you need, what you are taking and what you should take. Here is a list
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10 ways to save money for your travels
Tuesday, 27 October 2015
Saving money for your travels its different than saving for products or benefits. Saving money for traveling is saving money for living. Somentimes can be difficult and could take months or years, specially if you are an student like me. This year I saved over 10.000 USD for my dream trip and I will tell
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