Travelettes

The ultimate packing list for a lifetime of travel

October 4, 2017

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"To pack for a lifetime" - just to hear that sentence makes me feel exhausted. How would it ever be possible to fit a whole life into a 40L backpack? To choose a too-big bag and to bring too many things when you have decided to leave your stationary life and go nomad is the worst thing you can do. The backpack will be a nightmare to carry around and you will[...]

Travel Jobs: Touring the Globe as a Flight Attendant

September 19, 2017

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Most people want to travel at some stage in their lives. Some yearn to journey far and wide, into the middle of the jungle and live out of a backpack whilst recycling their knickers. Others dream of visiting sprawling metropolises to order exorbitant room service. My job as a flight attendant landed me somewhere in between! More often than not, our hotels[...]

I did it - I quit my job to travel!f

September 1, 2017

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Inspiration, Peru, popular posts, Work & Travel

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While writing this I am sitting in a quiet cafe in beautiful Cuzco, Peru. I'm not Peruvian though, I am German and I live in Berlin, Germany. A few weeks ago I arrived in Peru to chase my dream of improving my Spanish, doing volunteer work and enjoying the beautiful landscapes of Peru, especially Cuzco - I am a sucker for mountains and Inca history! But how [...]

10 Perfect Countries to Combine Traveling with Studying Abroad

August 4, 2017

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Inspiration, Work & Travel

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Traveling is one of the most enriching experiences one can have. Combining studying abroad with traveling offers a unique opportunity for travel lovers to improve their CV while seeing the world. Studying overseas can enhance your social, academic and language skills, and will give you a competitive advantage when it comes to finding employment, as recruiter[...]

Travel Jobs: The Ups & Downs of Working on a Cruise Ship

July 24, 2017

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Favs F, Personal Stories, Work & Travel

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If you found inspiration in our recent summary of 20 jobs that let you travel the world, and wonder what it's really like to travel on a cruise ship - this article by aÂ cruise ship entertainer* is for you! Having a job that allows you to wake in a different country or city every day soundsÂ like a dream for any travel addictÂ - and Â it's a reality f[...]

How to Turn Into a Local when Traveling Solo

July 16, 2017

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Guide F, Inspiration, Work & Travel

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As I sit in my beautiful bedroom in Krakow, I think about how I donâ€™t ever want to leave. Before I moved to Krakow I had been traveling to Poland several times. The decision to make this city my new home as well as a relatively smooth transition from being a backpacker to becoming an expat wouldnâ€™t have been possible if it hadnâ€™t been for my attitude a[...]

10 amazing Cities for Digital Nomads & Travelettes

July 10, 2017

Kathi

Cities, Inspiration, Wanderlust F, Work & Travel

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Just recently, I stumbled across a highly dissatisfying list of the coolest cities to live in for young people. Unfortunately most of the named places were super-expensive and far from spectacular - so us Travelettes got together and worked on our own list of dream cities. We're already scattered across the Europe and the US, but if you ask us, we could spre[...]

Should you bring a laptop on your travels?

June 14, 2017

Katja

Must Have's, SPONSORED CONTENT, Work & Travel

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I'm no expert, but I would assume to about 7 out of 10 people the answer would be simple:Â No. It's heavy, it's bulky, it reminds youÂ too much of work and might even give youÂ pangs of guilt for not catching up on all those to-do'sÂ you were hoping to ignore until youÂ get back home and back to reality. I once asked a series of people whether they bring [...]

Travel Jobs: What it's really like Becoming a Digital Nomad

May 8, 2017

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I'm not a fan of the phrase â€˜digital nomadâ€™ to be honest. Videos like this one, together with all too many cliches, have made it seem a rather idealistic and unrealistic way for people to try to drag out their travels as much as possible. However I might try and avoid it though, a digital nomad is, in fact, what I am these days - and there are a lot of u[...]

7 Ways To Travel as a Student

May 7, 2017

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Guide F, Travel Tips, Traveletting, Work & Travel

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So youâ€™re a student and want to travel. Thatâ€™s great! After all, chances are youâ€™ll never have this much free time on your hands again, let alone the relative flexibility that comes with studying. Youâ€™re old enough to travel without parental supervision and, in most cases, young enough not to have to worry about your own kids yet â€“ shouldering a ba[...]