Work & Travel

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

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

September 1, 2017
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

10 Perfect Countries to Combine Traveling with Studying Abroad

August 4, 2017
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[...]
How to Turn Into a Local when Traveling Solo

How to Turn Into a Local when Traveling Solo

July 16, 2017
Guide F, Inspiration, Work & Travel
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As I sit in my beautiful bedroom in Krakow, I think about how I don’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 wouldn’t have been possible if it hadn’t been for my attitude a[...]
Should you bring a laptop on your travels?

Should you bring a laptop on your travels?

June 14, 2017
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: No. It's heavy, it's bulky, it reminds you too much of work and might even give you pangs of guilt for not catching up on all those to-do's you were hoping to ignore until you 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

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

May 8, 2017
Inspiration, popular posts, Work & Travel
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I'm not a fan of the phrase ‘digital nomad’ 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

7 Ways To Travel as a Student

May 7, 2017
Guide F, Travel Tips, Traveletting, Work & Travel
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So you’re a student and want to travel. That’s great! After all, chances are you’ll never have this much free time on your hands again, let alone the relative flexibility that comes with studying. You’re old enough to travel without parental supervision and, in most cases, young enough not to have to worry about your own kids yet – shouldering a ba[...]