Monthly Archives: January 2019

On or off the Beaten track?

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Should you travel on or off the beaten track? Do what everybody else is doing or make your own path while traveling? No regrets afterwards when you do this: Should you do what everybody else is doing, or do everything …

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South Africa

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Nature wise South Africa is such a stunning country and you must go on a safari at least once in your life! And in South Africa you have the advantage that it will be a malaria-free safari. To be so …

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Random tips

Say Yes!Do you know the movie Yes Man? Well, try and live a bit like that when you’re traveling. Say yes to crazy adventures and get out of that comfort zone. The first Yes will be when you ask yourself: …

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Costa Rica

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When visiting this multi-faceted country it would be a pity if you would only stay in one place. From beaches, to jungle, to vulcanoes, to mountains to national parks, there are so many different parts to explore, so try and …

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Cuba

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Oh Cuba, with its salsa dancing, daiquiri’s, and lots of old American cars. You should go and see the real Cuba, before it changes too much with foreign influences. In the many cities and towns you can find various Casa …

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Thailand

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Thailand is also know as the land of the smile. It is an easy country to backpack around in, and you’ll never be the only traveler anywhere. BangkokBangkok is a great place to start out any backpacking trip through South-East …

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Working abroad

Depending on the visa regulations in the country you are visiting, you may be able to get a working visa or working holiday visa. Make sure you sort this out, before you budget it in. And even with the opportunity …

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Create a travel blog

If not only for people at home (although they will really appreciate it to hear how you are doing and where you are), it is also great for yourself to read back about your travels. All the silly things you …

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Still on our Travel Magic list

(the travels that would make life more magical) Machu Picchu – Peru (it looks so breathtaking, and the hike up to it will be more than worth it) Mexican Mayan Ruins (something mysterious about them) Argentina (dancing some tango? Yes, …

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A list of tacky souvenirs and must-gets

A t-shirt in Southeast Asia that you have seen on at least 10 other backpackers (the one with the beer brand, or the ‘Same Same but Different’ text). Souvenir-tip: The big souvenirs may look funny or cool when you see …

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