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The logistics of planning the longest train journey in the world

Monday, 09 January 2023 by Juan Martinez
The logistics of planning the longest train journey in the world
With the inauguration of the train route between Kumming and Vientiane, travelling from Portugal to Singapore is now possible – making it the most epic train journey in the world. Some travel news made headlines weeks ago when the world’s longest continuous train journey was made possible with the inauguration of a line in Laos.
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Discovering hiking routes outside Tokyo: Mt. Takao and Mitake

Tuesday, 11 August 2020 by Juan Martinez
Hiking Mt. Takao and Mitake
Green and wild instead of grey and futuristic, Mt.Takao and Mt. Mitake are the best hiking routes near Tokyo and a great alternative to try something new. Hectic, chaotic and sometimes extremely crowded, Tokyo can be a little bit overwhelming for a first time visitor. But don’t worry, the scenic hiking routes at Mt. Takao
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Exploring a world of ice and snow at Harbin Ice Festival in China

Saturday, 11 January 2020 by Juan Martinez
Harbin Ice and Snow Festival in China
I traveled to the Harbin Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival in China five years ago and from what I have heard, the sculptures are just getting bigger and better. The annual Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival in northern China is one of the biggest snow festivals in the world. It takes place in
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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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Breaking cities: How much costs a day in Istanbul

Thursday, 24 March 2016 by Juan Martinez
Istanbul has always been one of my favourite cities in the world. It´s the perfect mix of western and eastern culture. With a great nightlife, excellent food and an atmosphere that makes you feel like you are in a sacred and holy country, Istanbul is a place you should see at least once in your
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15 photos showing why El Nido and Coron are the ultimate beach destinations

Saturday, 19 March 2016 by Juan Martinez
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Be it for adventure or relaxing, the beaches in El Nido are always a top choice to spend your holidays and in the next article I will show you 15 photographs to convince you of it. Which is your favourite destination? This is probably one of the questions I heard the most during my travels and
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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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Can you identify ALL South East Asian countries just by a photograph?

Wednesday, 03 February 2016 by Juan Martinez
  South East Asia is one of the most popular regions for backpackers to travel. It is safe, wonderful, full with amazing and different landscapes, cheap and rich in culture. It is also my favourite destination and a great region to start backpacking alone. When most of us hear about South East Asia sometimes we only think of
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Your Definitive Packing List for a Year (or more…)

Saturday, 30 January 2016 by Featured post
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; packing
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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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Can you recognize these traditional dishes from all around the world

Wednesday, 23 December 2015 by Juan Martinez
  Tell me what you eat and I tell you where you have been. Food plays the most important role in our lifes. In average we eat over 300 kg of food per year and its preparation, origin and ingredients have also a big role when we decide if we consume it or not. Every
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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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Do you know where these beers are from?

Saturday, 05 December 2015 by Juan Martinez
  Tell me what you drink and I tell you where you have been. There is no better way to taste a country than drinking their local beer. Beer can be found worldwide and from country to country it tastes and looks different. I decided to make a list of 10 of my favourite beers
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Which type of traveler are you?

Monday, 30 November 2015 by Juan Martinez
  The guys of Adventure in You wrote a great article about different types of travelers and to help you decide better which type of traveler you are, I got “critical” and create this short and interesting quiz for you. I promise I tell you what I got, once you complete yours If you want
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Which Beach Destination Should You Visit?

Wednesday, 25 November 2015 by Juan Martinez
  Everybody loves a quiet beach, with white sand, clear water and completely empty, right?. Well, we think that is a big lie, so the guys from THAT Agency created a test to see what kind of beach would you prefer. I personally like white sandy beaches, surrounded by mountains and with so many corals
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What’s Your Travel IQ?

Wednesday, 25 November 2015 by Juan Martinez
  Traveling around the world is about experiences and learning in its pure expression. Thanks to the guys of THAT Agency we found quiz to see how good are you in geography, history and general culture. We have the feeling that a good traveler will rock this test, lets find out how well can you do it. Lets test
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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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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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10 crazy laws in Singapore

Tuesday, 27 October 2015 by Juan Martinez
10 Crazy laws in SIngapore
Singapore is known for having some of the weirdest and most restrictive laws in the world. Let me tell you about 10 crazy rules in Singapore I had the chance to live and go to university in Singapore. It was a place that fascinated me from the first time I arrived. Singapore is clean, organized
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