Terrorism shouldn´t stop you from traveling the world

more and more people are asking themselves how safe it is to travel to tourists hotspots all over the world. To that question I have only one answer: Terrorism is not stopping me from traveling and it shouldn’t stop you either. Somehow it´s a weird feeling when you turn on your TV and the breaking
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How to get your next travel inspiration

by Renae Schrader Have you ever seen one of those viral videos of a young 20-something hop-scotching their way from one tropical beach to the next? It seems like they have so much momentum behind them, so much vigor. And there you sit — in a rut. What do you do? Let me provide you
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Visiting Northern Estonia´s hidden landscapes

  The Lahemaa National Park is one of the most diverse nature conservation areas in the world. It´s simply amazing how much you can do visiting this park. When people think about traveling in Estonia, the first thing that comes to mind is a cold place in Eastern Europe or even not much information about
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A girls guide to traveling the world: 7 Handy tips for looking after yourself as a girl traveling alone

     when  I was in Rio, I stupidly didn’t bring my map because ‘’it was all in my head’’ and ended up in a rather dangerous part of the town. I was stopped by a licensed taxi driver and told to turn around, he luckily gave me a free lift back to my hostel
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22 tips you need to know if you are traveling around Iceland on a budget

Check if it is cheaper for you to rent a car or travel by bus. Check out our comparison Bus tours/Car rental. Car accidents and damages are very common in Iceland. Don´t save at the wrong end, if there is one place where you want to have a good car insurance, it’s iceland for sure.
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Chasing postcards in Iceland

*this article contains advertising Iceland is known as the land of fire and ice. With its large and almost almighty lava fields and glaciers, Iceland is a dream destination for every nature lover; I had the feeling I had to see this place for myself to believe it exists. The guys from MyPostcard wanted me
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48 tips you should know before backpacking in South East Asia

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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24 signs you are in a relationship with traveling.

Sometimes you don´t know when your date becomes a relationship. You go out together, your parents know all about it and all you do all day is talking about how good it is to be together. The same holds true for traveling and in the next article I will tell you 24 symptoms, so you can
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48 tips you definitely need to know if you are backpacking through Europe

  Always carry a copy of your passport with you and leave your original documents at your accommodation. Scan all documents and save them in a cloud for emergencies. It is not always cheaper to get an Interrail Pass. Find out if it might be cheaper for you to travel by bus or plane. Use
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11 photographs showing why Caño Cristales is the coolest place on earth

  There are only few places in the world, of which you only need to see a single picture to be captivated enough to instantly start planning a whole trip based on just a photo. For me, El Nido in the Philippines, the Jellyfish lake in Palau and Caño Cristales in Colombia are such places.
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6 places to see how amazing and diverse Colombian landscapes are

Deserts, beaches, mountains or rainforests – just name it and Colombia has it! No wonder Colombia is the second richest country in biodiversity and the richest country in biodiversity per area worldwide. With surreal landscapes that look like they are from another planet, I think in this article I can give you some good reasons
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15 photos showing why El Nido and Coron are the ultimate beach destinations

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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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What happens when you lose your GoPro in the ocean and find it one month later?

  This is probably one of your worst “travel nightmares”. You are having a gap year in Australia with your boyfriend and while you are surfing your GoPro gets lost underwater. Well, for Anna from Germany, this is exactly what happened. However, it gets better, the camera was found one month later and Anna made an awesome video
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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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Can you recognize all these Mexican dishes

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  by Sofia Jimenez Anybody who has ever been to Mexico knows: one of the greatest things the country has to offer is the food. The variety is huge and there are so many colors and strong flavors, to me as a Mexican it´s definitely one of the things I love the most about my country
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Can you match these Australian destinations with their photograph?

For most of us Australia is that country located on the other side of the world, a country seeming almost untouchable. However, with some great exchange programs, language courses and work&travel programs, Australia´s tourism is booming and now is the time to start your adventure in this incredible country. So, if you are looking for a
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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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7 ways to save money while traveling in the United States

  by: Aura Jimenez United States have deserts, mountains, snow peaks and many other landscapes to leave you speechless. For that reason it sounds crazy that a country with so many different places is not a hotspot for backpacking. I guess that big distances, relatively expensive prices and not such a big travel culture, makes
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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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6 tips to get to know new place better

  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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5 things you will miss during your exchange and 5 more you will miss back at home

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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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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How do other languages indicate laughter while texting

  While chatting, messaging and using other internet resources, we know that we indicate laughter by just typing “haha”, but did you ever wondered how is it written in other languages. I found these photographs indicating who different languages from different parts of the world type this very common expression. Lets find out! Images were taken
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Breaking cities: How to travel in Berlin for under 30€ a day

  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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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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Breaking cities: How much costs a day in Paris

  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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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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Can you identify these cities?

  Vincent Laforet is a French/American photographer who worked for magazines like National Geographic and Life His last proyect is called Air and it shows beautiful aereal photographs of cities worldwide So we took some of Vincent´s photographs and want to see how well do you know some of the most famous cities in the
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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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Do you really agree with this?

  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

 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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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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Why I´m a big fan of Airbnb and you should be too

  In the past years I have been traveling a lot and during all these travels I have been in all different types of accomodation. In Europe I spend some nights in a hostel with 35 beds for one room, in Thailand I had a cottage just feet away from a white sandy beach and
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8 places in Thailand where travelers can explore its rich culture

  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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Airbnb €10 gift cards for everyone

  In the past years Airbnb has been growing up and is stablishing itself as one of the best travel websites worldwide With a great variety of prices, locations and room types, I am now booking almost every accomodation I have via Airbnb. Still, it gets better! Airbnb has some coupon codes so you can save
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8 reasons why I love traveling

  to experience new cultures Everywhere around the world different cultures live the same daily life like you and me now but different in their own way. I love this feeling when my senses get these new sensations from everywhere, although I´m doing daily life stuff like shopping or drinking a coffee in a café.
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6 positive changes in Ryanair

  Ryanair was almost the only budget airline in Europe 7 years ago; it was easy to get tickets for just cents and traveling with Ryanair meant traveling with limits but for a great price. Unfortunately years passed by and the company started abussing their passangers with expensive tickets, traps in the booking system (you
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5 Tips to meet people while traveling

1. Couchsurfing Couchsurfing is a social platform which allow locals to meet travelers and its probably the best way to meet people when you are new in a city. Before getting conected to other travelers, you need to create a profile, where you can write your interest, traveled countries and ask or offer accomodation as
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9 Tips for travelers who will start their adventure alone

  Traveling alone for first time can be a little bit hard and it will make you doubt in some situations, but it doesn´t mean that it will be less fun or interesting. This will help you grow up and your experience unique and individual. Let me give you some tips to get the best
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Tips to get a couch through Couchsurfing

  Couchsufing is a great idea and a wonderful way to meet travelers, locals and at the same time save some cash. In other words: Couchsurfing is the full package. For those who doesn´t know what Couchsurfing is: Couchsurfing is an internet platform where travelers and non travelers can create a profile (more or less
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10 ways to save money while traveling

 1. Eat local There is no better way to save money than eating like a local, beside that you can also experience what the local cusine taste like and when I mean eating local, I don´t mean expensive restaurants in in the main square, but hawkers in places like South America or South East Asia are
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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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A 150 countries mission

  Last weekend I met Kuniaki Tokura, a normal 50 year old man, working for a company and waking up every day at 8 like all of us, but Kuniaki has a little secret. He is a traveler for life. Kuniaki has already been to 115 different countries. Although he comes from Japan, he lives
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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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10 ways to save money for your travels

  Saving money for your travels its different than saving for products or benefits. Saving money for traveling is saving money for living. Somentimes can be difficult and could take months or years, specially if you are an student like me. This year I saved over 10.000 USD for my dream trip and I will tell
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