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The Travelettes Guide to independent and sustainable trekking in Nepal

03/16/2018

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In order to go trekking in the Himalayas you don't necessarily have to book a tour through an agency way in advance - you can in fact also arrange everything spontaneously in Kathmandu. This guide to independent and sustainable trekking in Nepal is full of tips to ensure that your trekking experience has only positive impact on you, the locals in Nepal and t[...]

The Travelettes Guide to Ladakh, India: The Epitome of Himalayan Scenic Beauty

03/07/2018

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Himalayas, Mountains, Travelettes Guide

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Modern life can sometimes feel like running on a treadmill until you get a chance to gasp for breath, but a little quality time in the lap of the serene Himalayas can help you rediscover inner peace. This was the choice I made; trading my laptop for a backpack, I boarded a flight to a place where your shadow is your only companion: Ladakh, India.Â My tra[...]

A first timer's guide to Sarawak, Borneo

02/12/2018

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Borneo (Malaysia), Travelettes Guide

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Sarawak is a playground for adventure seekers, wildlife watchers, cultural enthusiasts and foodies. If this sounds like you, then this corner of Asia wonâ€™t disappoint. Here's my beginner's guide to this beautiful Malay state, located on the island of Borneo. Kuching The capital city of Sarawak, Kuching, is a refreshing change from the fast-paced mega[...]

A beginner's guide to Singapore

02/09/2018

Annika

Singapore, Travelettes Guide

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After a few months of traveling in Southeast Asia and a daunting heartbreak, I was tired and all I wanted to do was curl up on my mother's couch. Attending a conference and exploring a new city was the last thing on my mind. Singapore especially - a city I only knew for its amazing airport - seemed quite overwhelming in my mind. But when ITB Asia and an inv[...]

The Travelettes Itinerary: 2 Weeks in Georgia (Yes, the Country)

01/17/2018

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Georgia, Travelettes Guide

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Lately, the small country of Georgia (located between Russia, Azerbaijan, Armenia and the Black Sea) has been gaining more global recognition thanks to trending fashion designers and a budding electronic music scene. Nevertheless, it is still an off-the-beaten-track destination for tourists and I was one of the first amongst my well-traveled friends to visit[...]

The Travelettes Itinerary: Hiking in Patagonia

11/26/2017

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Argentina, Chile, Mountains, Travelettes Guide

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â€œDonâ€™t ask about the weather forecast, itâ€™s Patagoniaâ€ is scrawled on a sign outside one of the campsites on the W-trek. I first saw Patagonia on Pinterest. I can't remember what I was searching for. But I remember the mountain. Ice capped, mythical, surrounded by water tinted a shade of blue all its own. But there it was amid recipes for banana m[...]

The Travelettes Guide to traveling the Maldives with Kids

08/20/2017

Katja

Beaches, Maldives, Travelettes Guide

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You may have read the title and thought to yourself - hang on a minute. The Maldives with children? Does that even make sense? Well, let me explain. After a total of 4 trips to the Maldives, two of which were with me as a mom and a little guy in tow, I can confidently say that this archipelago in the Indian Ocean is a truly wonderful and stunning place to vi[...]

The Travelettes Guide to Wroclaw, Poland

08/03/2017

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Cities, Guide F, Travelettes Guide, Wroclaw

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Perhaps you caught my post a few weeks ago where I introduced you to a rather unknown Polish city, Poznan. I sung the praises of the city which is rich in culture, old architecture and great food. Today I'm about to do the same for yet another Polish city you may never of heard of, this time Wroclaw! Located just over 4 hours away from Berlin in the South W[...]

The Travelettes Guide to Poznan, Poland

07/14/2017

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Guide F, Poland, Poznan, Travelettes Guide

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If you've never heard of Poznan, you're not the only one. Before I found the city on a map when looking for weekend trips out of Berlin, I'd never heard of it either. Poznan is the 5th biggest city in Poland, and it's under 4 hours away from Berlin, in the west of the country. By bus it's a breeze to get there, so we followed the unexpected and headed to Poz[...]

Vegan in Paris: A City Guide

07/06/2017

Kathi

Food & Drink, Paris, Travelettes Guide

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I went vegan a few months ago for numerous reasons and people often ask me whether it's hard. My standard answer usually includes something like, 'it's easy when you cook yourself', or 'you've got to change the way you think', or 'there are so many amazing vegan restaurants in my home town Glasgow'. But there is one aspect of my life, when I admit, it gets t[...]