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6 Great Gift Ideas that Make a Difference in the World

12/18/2015

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Every now and then I come across a business that truly inspires me by how they give back to the community. Whether through charitable donations or sending a percentage of proceeds to non-profit organizations, there are an array of companiesÂ now thatÂ are founded on philanthropic principles and make it a point to have their products benefit causes around[...]

Travelettes Christmas Calender - Day 5: Folkdays

12/05/2015

Katja

Must Have's, Shopping

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Congratulation EllaÂ for winning yesterday's 2 days at the beautiful Strandhaus Spreewald! And now, on to Door 5... From the moment we first heard about the label Folkdays, we knew we had met one of our new favorite brands. Not only do they have a wonderful collection, full of simple elegance and timeless character, they make it their core to find sustain[...]

Travelettes Christmas Calendar - Day 3: Prints of Wanderlust

12/03/2015

Katja

Must Have's, Shopping

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Congratulations TaraÂ on winning yesterday's amazing Tinggly giveaway - we'd love to hear what you will do! It's Day 3 of the calendar and the gifts keep coming. Staying home for the holidays? Every travelette knows that the best wayÂ to add a little adventure to your favorite chill spot is with some awesome travel-inspired home decor. And she also kn[...]

The Best Shoes for Winter Travel (and How to Keep Warm Feet)

11/21/2015

Kathi

Favs F, Must Have's, Shopping, Travel Prep

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Travelling in winter - whether with carry-on or a massive backpackÂ - can be quite tricky to pack for. Who wants to freeze when they have a couple of days packed with action and highlights ahead of them? Of course aÂ warm winter coat and matching hat and gloves can do a lot to save the day even if you buy them spontaneously, but the point at which everything[...]

10 Awesome Ways to Turn your Photos into Christmas Gifts

11/19/2015

Kathi

Inspiration, Must Have's, popular posts, Shopping

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If you love to travel, I'm sure you also love to take photos. Through photography you can experience certain situations from a different perspective; you can immerse yourself fully but also take a step back and realise how lucky you are, right here, right now. The best thing about taking photos while travelling is that you get to create ever-lasting moments.[...]

10 Amazing Places to Shop Christmas Gifts

11/16/2015

guest

Favs F, Places, Shopping, Top 10

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The holidays are just around the corner. And while that certainly signals the time for bundling up in oversized sweaters and sipping warm beverages, it also means the season of giving is upon us! Weâ€™ve been your go-to guide for gifts before and this year weâ€™ve rounded up 10 of the most awesome places to shop all things Christmas in Europe. Shopping fo[...]

10 perfect Christmas gifts for travellers

11/03/2015

guest

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With the talks of Christmas now on the cards as the big day looms on the horizon, itâ€™s time to begin scratching your head and thinking about what to get the girl who loves to travel the world. It might be a touch early to think about Christmas, but in my books, the earlier you begin preparing, the better! I like to enjoy my December without frantically run[...]

Is this the best gadget for turning a blog into a business?

10/14/2015

Katja

Must Have's, Shopping

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As some of you may have noticed I haven't been as actively writing for Travelettes this past year as I used to be, because I had a baby and that kept me busy. Reeeaaallly busy. Mind you, it did not keep me from traveling and so my little guy, at 15 months old, has already been to 11 countries and spent half his life abroad in places like Thailand, Portugal [...]

10 Traveletty Island Essentials

10/13/2015

Annika

Favs F, Shopping, Top 10, Travel Prep

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Whether your choice of entertainment is The Blue Lagoon, Survivor or a good old travel classic like The Beach, we have all dreamed of being stranded on a deserted island at one point or another, with or without Leo. Sometimes dreams come true and a modern day castaway is faced with the eternal question of what to take to a deserted island. While some of us [...]

The evolution of backpacking in heels

09/21/2015

Katja

Favs F, Must Have's, Shopping

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I first started backpacking at age 22. That was also the first time that I went traveling with an actual backpack. I must say - I felt pretty cool. I was now "one of them". Giving in to peer pressure (that didn't actually exist, I just pretended it did) my travel wardrobe suddenly consisted of loose cotton wrap pants (Thai fisherman style) and white rip shir[...]