Is my country the happiest country in the world, Again?

Photo source: el Heraldo Colombia sounds like a country with ups and downs. One day it’s travelers’ favourite country for backpacking and the next day it’s among the most dangerous countries for backpackers. Personally, as a Colombian residing abroad, I think there are so many different opinions, ideas and polls, that if you really want to
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Your Definitive Packing List for a Year (or more…)

  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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Do you know where these American landscapes are located?

  Oh America! What a great continent! And of course I´m not talking about America as a country, but America as a region. A place full of astonishing landscapes, amazing people and with one of the most diverse cultural backgrounds in human history. A region that consists of 55 countries (including some regions like Greenland and the
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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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Can you recognize these traditional dishes from all around the world

  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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Do you know where these beers are from?

  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?

  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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Can you recognize all these Colombian breakfasts

  As a Colombian who lives abroad I get often asked – What do I miss the most? – and without hesitation I like to say that I miss my daily strong and tasty Colombian breakfast. Last month I went home for some weeks and I had all the food I wanted. I felt like
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Which Beach Destination Should You Visit?

  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?

  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 travel tattoos travelers will love

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  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,
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Travel journal: how the exchange rate in Colombia paid my travels

In the past months the Colombian peso(COP) has dropped drastically. With a devaluation of almost 50% in comparison with the US Dollar(USD) and around 30% with the Euro(EUR) in only 10 months, traveling in Colombia became a great deal for travelers looking for a beautiful, interesting and affordable country. However, it gets better! With such
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10 places in Colombia to pack your bags

  Colombia is not anymore that country you saw on the news in the late 90´s – extremely dangerous and absolutely out of question as a travel destination. Times have changed and this South American country is revealing some of its hidden spots nobody heard about before. I´m really happy to finally write about my
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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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10 crazy laws in Singapore

In a country so organized, there must be some very weird laws Singapore is a fascinating country, it´s a mix of 4 completely different cultures and religions. However, to keep this utopian system in order, Singapore has to come out with lots of regulations and laws. Let me show you 10 official laws that you might consider
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