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Ideas and Tips for The Perfect Staycation

05/10/2020

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Staycations - otherwise known as 'holistays' are what most of us will be doing more of in light of recent events. And yes, I hear you - I'm sure you're pretty over being at home right now. But these staycation ideas will make you feel like you haven't spent the weekend near home at all. Staycations are the perfect excuse to do something fun at home or be [...]

A Plea to Postpone and Not Cancel Your Travels During COVID-19

04/09/2020

Tamara

Inspiration, Personal Stories, Travel Tips

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If like me you have (or had) travel plans for this year, then you'll no doubt be pretty devastated at the travel restrictions and lock-downs around the world. The pandemic has literally altered life as we know it. But instead of rushing to cancel your flights, tours and accommodation, have a little think about the wider implications of your actions. [...]

Why This Carpark is Sydney's Best Kept Secret

03/11/2020

Alice

Cities, Sydney, Travel Tips

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Driving through Alexandria, there's little to keep your eyes off the road. A blur of brick and mortar speeds by, just another suburb in the city on the sea. However, if you do happen to cast your eyes to your surroundings, you may notice a steady flow of people hanging around one of the central parking lots. There's little to assume from looking at the[...]

How to prepare to travel Latin America

02/22/2020

Amy

Central America, Travel Tips

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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[...]

The travel trends of 2020 you should know about

02/18/2020

Eleni

Travel Tips

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The travel industry is constantly changing and as travelers, 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 [...]

Want to stay like a local? Try this Airbnb alternative

02/12/2020

Emily

Cities, Hamburg, Hotels, Travel Tips, Work & Travel

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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[...]

Top 9 destinations for 2020

02/11/2020

Eleni

Travel Tips

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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 [...]

Five Tried and Tested Eco-Friendly Travel Products

01/12/2020

Tamara

Travel Prep, Travel Tips

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Is your New Year's resolution to become more eco-friendly and minimise your impact on the planet? Mine too! Truth be told - I've actually been trying to live more environmentally conscious for a while now. But with the out-of-control bushfires here in Australia and a climate crisis in full force right around the world, this year I need to get even more se[...]

What I wish I had known before traveling to Japan

01/09/2020

Katja

Japan, Travel Tips

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I consider myself to be a seasoned traveler whom, apart from Antartica, has been to all continents numerous times and who doesn't usually shy away from a new country, even when it seems a bit daunting from the outside. Daunting is however a pretty good word to describe the way I've been feeling about Japan these 37 years and even though a part of me was eage[...]

Practical tips for making the most of your Disneyland trip

01/02/2020

Eleni

Adventure Travel, Paris, Places, Travel Tips

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Whether old or young, a trip to Disneyland is magical. The first time I visited this miraculous kingdom I was 8 and everything was just like out of a fairytale with princesses gracefully walking around, intimidating pirates searching for gold and happy music blasting from the sky. When I returned in my mid-20s it was equally as fun and perhaps a bit more[...]

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