Category: General Travel
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Kiwi.Com Review: How to Get Cheap Flights
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I usually use Skyscanner to book flights, but when I was checking for Tbilisi to Birmingham, UK, for Christmas, I saw the same Pegasus flights advertised cheaper with Kiwi.com. The reason for this is that Kiwi books the tickets separately, rather than as one booking. So, I tried out this…
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Genki Insurance Review: The Best Health Insurance for Digital Nomads
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As a digital nomad, finding the right health insurance that offers both flexibility and comprehensive coverage can be a challenge. Genki Health Insurance has emerged as an option designed specifically for nomads and long-term travellers, offering global coverage and tailored plans. I’ve been using them for a year and so…
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15 Top Stocking Stuffer Gifts For a Person Who Likes Travel
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The holiday season is the perfect time to surprise your travel-loving friends and family with thoughtful gifts that make their adventures more enjoyable. Stocking stuffers are a great way to pack in the essentials—useful, fun, and compact items that don’t take up much room in a suitcase. If you’re looking…
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9 Best Travel Games: Addictive & Luggage-Friendly
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Games are great ice-breakers and time-killers while travelling. However, the best board games are often not luggage-limit-friendly. So, here I’ve compiled my suggestions for the best travel games, which I personally travel with or have played while on my travels.
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Travel Christmas Ornaments: Bringing Global Adventures to the Tree
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For the traveller who can’t get enough of exploring the world, what better way to celebrate the holidays than with a Christmas tree decked out in travel-themed ornaments? Whether you’re gifting travel ornaments or curating your own collection, here’s a guide to the best types of travel Christmas ornaments to…
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Where to Find Plastic Free & Zero Waste Travel Toiletries
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Updated September 2024 I don’t know about you, but I’m so, so, SO done with plastic. I know my life isn’t going to become plastic-free overnight, but I’m learning to make small, sustainable changes over time, including a switch to plastic free and zero waste toiletries (particularly zero waste travel…
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Ultimate Trip Planner | How to Get the Most Out of Your Backpacking Budget
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Updated May 2024 I’m a firm believer that travel does not have to be expensive. In fact, there’s something freeing about stuffing a handful of ragged clothes into a backpack, sleeping in hammocks and eating street food. Therefore, I want to share my backpacking trip planner and show how I…
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What is an Expat? & Other Thoughts on Living Overseas
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In a strange turn of events that involved an exchange with a friend of a friend, this week I was a guest on Keith Petit’s Expatriate Act podcast. (Sorry, Keith, I mean internet-based-radio-show!). This somehow turned into a two-hour discussion over Skype on what it means to be an expat…
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The Best Buddha Quotes About Life
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Who else loves a good Buddha quote? *Raises hand* Yup, sometimes I just need a little pick-me-up from the B. Man. So, if you’re like me, then please enjoy this little compilation of the best Buddha quotes about life that have finally pulled me out of my blog slump.
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What Are Beg-Packers & Are They Really That Bad?
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Beg-packers are everywhere in the media at the moment. They’ve been around for a while, but a rise in numbers (and a rise in blatant insensitivity) are getting people really mad. So, what are beg-packers, why are they asking for money and are they wrong to do so?
