I’ve heard from many of you that you’re having hesitations about renting apartments on Airbnb. Some have tried Airbnb a few times but didn’t have such a great experience so you started paying for hotels again. That’s a pity because with Airbnb you can stay in apartments, from shabby to beautiful, often at a fraction of …
Many of you have heard of Airbnb already, but there are still quite a few who have stayed in ho(s)tels only and are not aware of what Airbnb is and how they could use it. This article is for you as it explains Airbnb basics and covers the basic questions such as What is Airbnb? …
Activated charcoal for travel – you won’t want to leave home without it! Activated charcoal should become a regular part of your luggage. It happens to all of us at one point or another. You travel somewhere exotic, drink only bottled water, pay attention to not having any ice in your drinks, and even resist …
Let’s make history today – this is the very first post you can find here on packing. You see, for years I’ve always fought the packing nightmare. Coming from a family who takes large supplies (especially food!) to every big trip, I had to learn to pack light the hard way. During my few last …
Passion for travelling is often connected with an interest in reading. Afterall, at some point of each trip we get stuck without a wifi signal, not needing to nap, and reading a book is an ideal pastime. Everybody had to start with physical books. But sooner or later, each of us will be considering a …
As I’m writing this, I’m on a house-sitting assignment in Nancy, France caring for two cats and a lovely apartment in the city centre. All this for (almost) free! House-sitting is a great way to get to know a city/area really well. When you’re considering your first house-sitting assignment, it helps to be clear on …
Travelling is not only about exploring unknown places – it’s even more important to meet locals if you want to get to know a country. If you’re moving abroad or for some reason plan to stay at a place outside your homeland for a longer period of time, meeting locals is the best thing you …
Imagine – You’re embarking on the trip of your dreams, only to be taken down by jet lag on your arrival. You spend the first days roaming around like a zombie thanks to all those sleepless nights. Once you finally recover, it’s time to go back home and experience jet lag once more. If only …
Who wouldn’t love cruising around a beautiful city, enjoying the sights, getting to places faster than on foot and sparing their feet of the whole day walking regime. A bike is a great mode of transport, unfortunately not all cities in Europe are adjusted for bikers. Here are a few that are great for biking, …
Many of us who love to travel have a home that we care about, pets we love as if they were children and also plants that we nurture. All these things enhance our homes, but prove difficult to take care of while we’re away for an extended period. Here are some tips on how to …
The other day I was sitting in a café, enjoying breakfast, when a small group of people came in, sat down, took out their guidebooks, maps, laptops and notebooks and started to discuss their upcoming trip to New York. I’m not too much into eavesdropping, but this time I couldn’t resist as it was really …
Getting lost abroad is a very common thing. Not all of us are used to getting a physical map of the location we’re visiting and we don’t always buy Lonely Planets or other guidebooks. Let me share a trick with you on how to engage your iPhone. All without any internet at your destination. The …
Unless you don’t mind paying a hefty price for an object of a much lesser value, when shopping in the Arab world you won’t be spared the time-honored tradition of haggling. Mastering the techniques of haggling will surely make you enjoy the whole process. It’s a game that can be fun so apply the ones …
So you’ve got your travel bug but at the same time you reasonably like your job and the stable income. Right? Still, many opportunities how to travel while having a full-time job lie ahead of you. You just need some planning and a bit of luck. Don’t be afraid of combining work and travel! The …
When you’re travelling around the world you can often bump into insects and little creatures that scare the hell out of you. I belong to such people too, so let me give you a little piece of advice. As there are way too many insects, let’s just focus on cockroaches. They are good representatives of …