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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Breaking cities: How much is a day in Amsterdam?
Wednesday, 10 February 2016
With a population of only 800.000 but attracting more than 4,5 million tourists every year Amsterdam is not only a city of liberties and tolerance but also one of the most cultural, safe and multicultural cities in the world. Amsterdam can be pricey, especially if you are traveling in summer or during christmas holidays. However, with
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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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Want to travel around Europe for free! Here is a competition for you
Sunday, 10 January 2016
Have you hear about “Redbull can you make it“? Redbull is looking for teams of three members to travel all around Europe. Each team will hand over their cash, cards and phones in exchange for 24 cans of RedBull and a smartphone. All temas will leave from a starting point on April 12 2016
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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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How the new visa regulations in Vietnam make our lives easier
Friday, 01 January 2016
Image source: Flickt Remember those days when the Vietnamese visa cost 60 USD and you had to apply in advance? I remember them very well, in the past four years I have traveled to Vietnam twice and I know how expensive it was. While people from most Western countries could enter to countries like Thailand,
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Which are the cheapest cities in Europe
Thursday, 10 December 2015
Simply holiday deals created this very informative and interesting infograph about the daily budget you need at some cities in Europe. Although this is not related with a budget traveler -this infograph takes into account that you eat in restaurants and stay in hotels-, this numbers are very close of the real prices you will
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Breaking cities: How to travel in Berlin for under 30€ a day
Saturday, 05 December 2015
Berlin is now one of the most popular hotspots in Europe. With beautiful architecture, excellent nightlife and tons of cultural activities, the German capital has something for everyone. Berlin is also one of the cheapest capitals in Western Europe. If we compare the prices in Berlin with Amsterdam, Paris or Brussels, we will be
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Breaking cities: How much costs a day in Paris
Friday, 27 November 2015
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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Do you really agree with this?
Wednesday, 04 November 2015
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
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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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