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- 31 Marlizzy_a in Travel tips and tricks | NO COMMENTS
What to wear while backpacking
Backpacking is light-years away from luxury travel, so when you go off traveling with all your bare necessities packed in one small luggage, you aren’t planning on attending cocktail soirees anyway. While fashion is probably the least of any backpacker’s concern, dismissing your wardrobe choices might not be the best idea when it comes to backpacking?
Not because you want to look good when your on a crowded train or at a pub in the middle of nowhere, but because the wrong clothes can really ruin your entire day (or week, month, whichever period of time you’re spending on the road). So here are some tips regarding what to wear while backpacking. …
- 28 Mar
Camping tips for campfire cooking
So you’ve decided to go camping. You’ve packed your hiking boots, some good maps of hiking trails, a collection of ghost stories to tell around the campfire, and a big bag of marshmallows. But what about your meals? Sandwiches will keep you going for a day or two, but once you get tired of bread slices with something between them and the occasional snacks, what are you going to do?
Well, that campfire is good for more than telling stories and making marshmallows. Here are some camping tips for campfire cooking and have a great outdoor adventure! …
- 14 Marevike14 in Travel tips and tricks | NO COMMENTS
Spring Break travel tips for students
It’s officially Spring, which means that travelers who are still in university must be overjoyed! You can finally take those sandals and t-shirts out of the closet and get started on your summer tan. But that’s not all, because at most US universities, Spring break is coming…and that means that you can escape the classroom and your dorm room for a few weeks, and go traveling!
The traditional Spring break destinations is preferably warm, and has a beach with lots of parties, but if you feel like a bit of variety, grab your friends and go somewhere unusual. But before you go, here are some tips that can make your amazing Spring break trip even better – Spring break travel tips for students! …
- 25 Janpapillon in Travel tips and tricks | NO COMMENTS
Basic tips for a great cruise
Cruises are becoming incredibly popular, and cheaper by the day. Nowadays you can go on a cruise even if you usually stick to budget traveling, especially if you have the good fortune of finding a deal.
Cruises are unlike other vacations because their only focus is on pure and utter relaxation, and not much else. If you want adventure, a cruise is probably not for you, but if all you want is to lounge on deck with a good book and some tanning lotion, you’ll be in heaven. Good cruise deals are easy to find, but before you embark on your first cruise, there are a few things you should know. Here are some basic tips for a great cruise. …
- 11 Jan
Visit Rio de Janeiro on a budget
Rio de Janeiro is clearly one of the most exciting cities in world, but it also has a reputation for being a bit pricey. Brazil is one of the most expensive countries in South America, and Rio being its chief tourist destination, prices are bound to be on the high side. But fortunately for budget travelers, it’s not impossible to visit Rio de Janeiro on a budget, on the contrary.
The Cidade Maravilhosa has lots of free attractions, and if you keep in mind a few tricks, you won’t run low on funds during your trip – like check many airlines, aggregators and flight search engines to find the cheapest flight to Rio de Janeiro. …
- 31 Decitachan in Travel tips and tricks | 1 COMMENT
Top 5 hottest clubs in Los Angeles
One of the first things that come in mind when thinking of Los Angeles is Hollywood, of course, and the many celebrities who live and work here. When it comes to entertainment of all kinds, there’s no better place than LA. Hot weather, incredible beaches, all the shops you can dream of and a great cultural life too. But one of the strongest points of LA is its nightlife, which is on par with any nightlife capital in the world. So here is what we consider the top 5 clubs in Los Angeles. Enjoy! …
- 30 DecVago in Travel tips and tricks | NO COMMENTS
First Time Travel – Packing Wisely
Amateur travelers are easy to spot in a foreign country, you will find them dragging a huge backpack or a suitcase that is bright colored. These luggage are usually bigger than their body, they are dressed in fashionable journey equipment. It is obvious by their appearance that they have visited the latest adventure gear store. They wear the most expensive trekking shoes always.
This is not the way to pack the backs for adventure travel. You should keep in mind that exploration during your holidays means comfort. …
- 01 Dectylerd in Travel tips and tricks | NO COMMENTS
Stockholm on a budget
When you’re traveling to Europe, Stockholm is one of the cities that you definitely have to see. It has the reputation of being rather chilly, but extremely cool (in the metaphorical sense), and unfortunately, a little taxing on the pocket. Visiting Stockholm without an adequate budget seem like insanity, but even if your funds are limited, don’t give up on the idea of a trip to the icy capital of Sweden.
There are several tips and tricks that can help you save some money while you’re there. So prepare yourself to dive into the city’s cosmopolitan allure, because here are some suggestions on how to visit Stockholm on a budget. …
- 30 NovVago in Travel tips and tricks | NO COMMENTS
Quality Time At Airports and Bus Stations
If you travel than you know what it’s like to get to the airport and wait, and wait, and wait. It’s usually not a very good time. The same goes for trains stations, bus stations, and ferry terminals. Once you are past the security, you are stuck. So, the question is, how can you make the most of your time?
Sure, you can look through the duty free shop, buy overpriced food or drinks, or sit in an uncomfortable chair and stare out the window, but wouldn’t you rather do something more enjoyable and productive? …
- 21 Novtibi60 in Travel tips and tricks | NO COMMENTS
Weird foreign laws that you should beware of
As the saying goes, when in Rome, do as Romans do. But in the case of tourists, I think a modified version would be more appropriate: when in Rome, don’t do anything that Romans themselves don’t do. Delays, small accidents and unfortunate accommodation choices are not the only things that can potentially ruin your vacation.
Some of these laws are so obscure that sometimes not even the locals are aware of it, but in any case, better safe than sorry, especially if you don’t know how to say sorry in the language of the country you are visiting. …