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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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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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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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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 Airbnb luxury accomodations every backpacker can afford

Monday, 09 November 2015 by Juan Martinez
The bigger they are and luxurious they look, the lower you pay. It´s a pity that not everything in life is like this. Villa Johnpaul in Bali, Indonesia Price: 134€ + No charge until 6 occupants Wake up in a suite with the amazing view of Bali from the top of a hill, get some
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Best places in Thailand to explore culture

Wednesday, 04 November 2015 by Juan Martinez
From temples to markets, these are the best cultural cities to explore in Thailand. Every day, Thailand is becoming more popular among backpackers who are looking for adventure. Whether it’s because of its perfect summery weather all year round, the amazing and lively nightlife, or the relaxed and laid-back vibe, the “Land of Smiles” has
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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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