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48 tips you should know before backpacking in South East Asia

Sunday, 29 May 2016 by Juan Martinez
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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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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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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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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Breaking cities: How much costs a day in Paris

Friday, 27 November 2015 by Juan Martinez
  Paris is a highlight in Europe and probably the biggest hotspot in the continent. Known for its very high prices and shopping culture, Paris might look terrifying for budget backpackers. However, with the right guide, Paris can be a wonderful city for your eyes and a great city for your pocket. Let me give
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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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10 Things to remember before backpacking for a long time

Tuesday, 27 October 2015 by Juan Martinez
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 of
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