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You've decided that you want to travel Latin America, the countries that somewhat get overlooked when it comes to exploring, but you don't k...
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The travel industry is constantly changing and as travellers, we try to keep up with it yet influence it at the same time. A new decade is b...
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The Canary Islands are well known as one of the best winter sun options in Europe being that they fall on the same line of latitude as S...
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Don Draper’s Uncle is Alive and Well in Germany. (Hamburg, specifically.) When I was a kid, I dressed up as a “poodle girl” for three ...
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There have been a few changes to the Travelettes team this year. Although Katja, Annika, Kathi, Caroline and Tabea have of course been writi...
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Back in 2012 when I packed my bags and left my home town, I never imagined I’d still be on the road 6 years later. That was always the ultim...
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Time is a funny thing, so fluent yet so steady, always the same but somehow not at all. Many days are gone in a heartbeat, while certain...
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Normally, she’s the expert in asking original questions. This time round though, I caught up with Karina Rozwadowska, who is best known from...
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Social media has caused a revolution in the travel world, and that’s a great thing. Literally any likes, follows, hashtags and reviews can p...
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Approximately 5 years ago my packing and unpacking routine would look something like this: a couple of hours before I had to rush to the air...
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To travel long-term with the love of your life might sound like the most romantic thing in the world... And it is. You'll watch thousands of...
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Here I am on the train, it's finally happening. I boarded this train in London - had a little trouble finding the platform at first, but a h...
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Spending over a third of the year traveling, I am often away from home for weeks and months at a time. I feel lucky that so far nothing bad ...
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Some people just like it hot, and I am definitely one of them. Anything below 30 degrees is not hot for me and put me somewhere below 25 deg...
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Greek islands are increasingly popular amongst travelers for their rich cuisine and picturesque landscapes. The largest of them, Crete, ooze...
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I know, I know - "Sweden" and "budget" is not a common combination. Sweden is famous for being one of the most expensive countries to travel...
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You've decided that you want to travel Latin America, the countries that somewhat get overlooked when it comes to exploring, but you don't know where to start or how to go about preparing for such a cultural difference. There are so many little things to think about when making plans to travel so far across the world, but only a few that will really enrich y[...]
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The travel industry is constantly changing and as travellers, we try to keep up with it yet influence it at the same time. A new decade is bound to bring with a myriad of changes and it seems that they are already here. Planning your trips for 2020, there are a few of this year’s travel trends to keep in mind. Last year, it was all about chasing the night[...]
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The Canary Islands are well known as one of the best winter sun options in Europe being that they fall on the same line of latitude as Southern Morocco, hovering around the Tropic of Cancer - which is exceptionally temperate year-round. But believe it or not, I (a Brit) had never ventured to the Canaries before - not even to escape the torrid British win[...]
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Don Draper’s Uncle is Alive and Well in Germany. (Hamburg, specifically.) When I was a kid, I dressed up as a “poodle girl” for three Halloweens in a row. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the technical term “poodle girl,” it was the 8-year-old saying for a wannabe ‘60s sock hop gal, complete with a baby pink, flouncy skirt adorned with… you gu[...]
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Those that love food will know that a must destination is Italy. Those that love Italy will know that food plays a significant role in the country's identity. Those that love travelling will visit Italy for its beautiful vineyards, picturesque towns but above all for a taste of its cuisine. I am someone that adores all of the above and I'm pretty sure yo[...]
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Craving Something Local? If you’re reading this, you probably like to experience a somewhat authentic slice of local life whenever you travel somewhere new. After all, you’ve found this blog, which has never exactly celebrated the Hard Rock Cafes and big bus tours of the world (not judging.). And while the desire to live like a local is a common thread a[...]
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‘Travel more’ is common New Year resolution and right now is a pretty good time to map out your year and get a head start on those flight fares. Before you drown in destination scouting, we’ve got some of the coolest places you need to know about in 2020. At the end of every year, the world’s most renowned travel platforms publish their best destinations [...]
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