48 tips you should know before backpacking in South East Asia
Sunday, 29 May 2016
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
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
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
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 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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How well do you know our travel culture?
Friday, 15 January 2016
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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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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Can you recognize these traditional dishes from all around the world
Wednesday, 23 December 2015
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
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
Thursday, 26 November 2015
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?
Wednesday, 25 November 2015
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
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
Sunday, 15 November 2015
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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5 Airbnb luxury accomodations every backpacker can afford
Monday, 09 November 2015
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,
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8 places in Thailand where travelers can explore its rich culture
Wednesday, 04 November 2015
Every day Thailand is getting more popular among backpackers looking for adventures. Whether for its perfect summery weather all year long, the amazing and crazy nighlife or that chilled and laid-back vibe, the „Land of smiles“ is an established reference for adventure, excitement and fun. With a bunch of activities to choose from like
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15 types of travelers you will meet in a hostel
Wednesday, 28 October 2015
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
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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