How to Get Enough Sleep During a Flight
How to sleep on a plane? If you’ve ever been on a long-haul flight, you know the struggle: You’ve spent what feels like an eternity in the air, and you finally land only to feel …
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Overview of Articles That Will Help You Make the Most of Your Travels
Things to Do Before Going on Vacation (Besides Packing)
Whether you are taking a short trip or will be away for weeks or even months, there is a number of things to do before going on vacation. You’ve planned your trip, now it’s time …
Using a VPN When Traveling – Why, Which One & Other Tips
Should you use a VPN when traveling? Do you want to be online when traveling? Then you’ve probably tried logging in to all sorts of public networks. It might have worked for you, but here’s …
Travel Planning – How to Plan a Perfect Trip
Are you about to plan a trip? This can seem like a challenging and overwhelming task. Maybe you don’t know where to start, or maybe you wonder how proper travel planning can make the most …
Important Travel Tips for Mexico – Things to Know Before You Go
Mexico is an exciting and diverse travel destination. It offers awesome weather, stunning beaches, incredible food, a rich history and warm-hearted people. But, to make the most of your time here, there are a few …
What to Look For in Travel Insurance
Should you get travel insurance? And if so, what should you look out for? After spending most of my adult life traveling and having to claim things on my travel insurance several times, these are …
What to Do During a Layover? Tips to Make the Most of Your Flight Layover
Have you booked a flight with a long layover and are you now wondering what to do during a layover? I’ve had many layovers at airports all over the world. My longest layover was a …
Packing for a Trip to Europe: Essential Things to Pack When Going to Europe Any Time of Year
There are some essentials to pack when traveling to Europe, no matter what type of European trip you are planning. Whether you are going backpacking in Europe for several months or plan to visit some …
Planning a Solo Trip: Practical Tips for Traveling Alone
If you are planning a solo trip for the first time, this post will help you make it enjoyable, worry-free, and absolutely unforgettable. Barring a few exceptions, I have been traveling solo for as long …
How to Stay Safe While Traveling
When you picture a perfect upcoming travel adventure I’m sure it doesn’t include getting sick, injured, pick-pocketed, or worse. You can have a great time traveling anywhere, and a little thought and preparation is all …
How to Save Money When Traveling
Traveling is probably one of the most rewarding things you can do, but unfortunately, it does come with a cost. Luckily there are many small, easy ways to save money when traveling that really add …
Staying in a Hostel: Pros, Cons & Other Things to Know
What are the pros and cons of hostels? Hostels are becoming more and more popular. Traditional hotels have always been the go-to accommodation for most travelers, but many travelers are now deciding to stay in …
Things to Know Before Traveling to Spain
For anyone going to Spain for the first time, the trip comes preloaded with a little mental baggage. Depending on where you’re from, Spain probably conjures easy images in your mind. Maybe “Spain” means beaches …
Why You Shouldn’t Buy Seashells or Take Them From the Beach
‘Can you take shells from the beach?’ ‘Is it bad to take shells from the sea?’ They are questions I often hear. The answer may surprise you, but, leaving seashells where they are is actually …
Is Thailand Safe? 9 Things to Know About Traveling to Thailand as a Woman
“Is Thailand safe for female travelers?” “My daughter is visiting Thailand. Is it safe to travel to Thailand alone as a woman?” I have been asked these questions several times recently. And as I am …
Things to Know Before Traveling to Europe for the First Time as an American
Are you traveling to Europe for the first time? I’m sure you’ll love it! You’ve probably gone through many travel sites already, trying to get the insider information on where to go, what to see, …
15 Things To Know Before Traveling To Canada
Thinking about going to Canada in the near future? With bustling cities and wondrous national parks, why wouldn’t anyone want to take in everything this country has to offer! Canada might share a border with …
Things to Know Before Visiting Finland – Tips From a Local
Are you thinking about visiting Finland? It’s my home country, and I would say it’s a great travel destination and definitely worth visiting. But I know, many travelers don’t know anything about this Nordic country …
How to Stay Healthy While Traveling Long Term – Tips From a Physical Therapist
If you are a digital nomad like myself or have done any type of long-term traveling you probably know staying fit and healthy while traveling can be difficult. One of my friends here in Valencia …
12 Things to Know Before Traveling to Colombia
Are you planning on visiting Colombia? Then you’ll probably find these travel tips for Colombia useful! Colombia, a country with beautiful nature and generally very friendly people. But a country that at the same time …
5 Good Reasons to Consider Flying First Class or Business Class
Is flying first class worth it? There are definitely reasons to consider flying first or business class. Have you seen people walking carelessly through security while you are waiting in a line a mile long? Have …
How to Make Travel Planning Easier – 5 Practical Tips
Ok, everyone who knows me knows this: I am bad at planning ahead. I love not knowing where I will be two weeks from now. So planning my travels months in advance just doesn’t work …
Volunteering Abroad: Why You Should or Shouldn’t Do It
Volunteering abroad is one of those amazing, once-in-a-lifetime and life-changing experiences, right? Well, it can be but it’s not quite that simple, to be honest. There is a lot to be said for but also …
A Long Layover at Stockholm Arlanda Airport, Sweden – What to Do
I had a very long layover in Stockholm last weekend: 14 hours I was going to be “stuck” at Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Have you ever been stuck at an airport for more than 10 hours? …
12 Countries Worth Visiting – My Year in Review
I traveled to 12 countries last year. And if you are looking for travel inspiration, I’ll explain in this article why these are 12 countries worth visiting. To some 12 countries in a year might …
How to Find the Cheapest Flights – My 10 Tips
If you fly as often as I do it pays off to know how to find the cheapest flights. So, I want to share with you my 10 tips to get cheap flights, no matter …
Being a Tourist in My Own Country: Traveling Through Holland
A cup of coffee in one hand, cellphone in the other with the special ‘Dutch public transport app’ installed… I’m being a ‘domestic tourist’ today: I’m traveling in my own country. From the crowded Randstad …
Paradores in Spain: What They Are and Wy I Recommend Them
What is a Parador? And what makes these Paradores in Spain unique? I have lived in several places in Spain and I’ve been able to see a large part of this diverse country, try out …
What is Ecotourism?
In simple words: Ecotourism is about responsible travel. Ecotourism as a travel concept started to pop up in the late 1980s. Since then, sustainability has become a hot topic. And that, in turn, made ecotourism …
What is the Difference Between Vacation and Travel?
Let’s be honest, whether you’re on a vacation or traveling, you’re still taking a break from your everyday life, and both are fantastic in their own ways. But, there’s a significant difference between vacation and …