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Interesting facts about Colombia

by Maya | Sep 29, 2017 | Blog, Colombia, Travel Tips

Have you ever wondered what Colombia is famous or infamous for? What things should you know before visiting? Colombia is becoming very popular among travelers. We’ve spent 31 days in the country, left with beautiful memories and a desire to come back again. Whether...

Hiking packing list for summer in the mountains

by Maya | Sep 8, 2017 | Blog, Canada, Hiking & Trekking, Travel Tips

Are you planning to spend summer in the mountains? You came to the right place! This is the best day hiking packing list for you’ll find. Canadian Rockies, Alps, Patagonia, whichever mountains you choose, you’ll need some hiking essentials. You need to be...

How to find good and cheap accommodation

by Maya | Sep 1, 2017 | Blog, Travel Tips

Accommodation can make quite significant dent in your budget. It usually takes at least 20% of your vacation/trip budget. Before you book, there are some things you should consider to make the most of your stay without overpaying. Want to know what to look for, our...

Where to stay in Maui

by Maya | Aug 19, 2017 | Blog, People and Culture, Travel Tips, United States, Water Activities

As you already decided you want to visit Maui, now is the time to choose which part of the island is the one that fits you most.It has many options for upscale hotels and condos, mid-range B&B and cheaper hostels and camping. Need a bit more convincing? Read our...

19 smart travel tips for planning your next trip

by Maya | Jul 30, 2017 | Blog, Travel Tips

Planning a trip is always exciting, no matter how long it’s going to be. To enjoy it to the fullest and without any annoying surprises, you need to do a little bit of research of your destination. In this guide, we’ll show you 19 smart travel tips we use to plan...

How to find cheap flights

by Maya | Jun 29, 2017 | Blog, Travel Tips

Flight tickets are usually the biggest expense of the trip. Over the years we’ve learnt a few tricks that helped us save hundreds of dollars. Learn how to find cheap flights and book your next trip! All these tips came from our experience and are proven to work really...

Cheapest way to travel across Canada

by Maya | Jun 26, 2017 | Blog, Canada, Road trips and Hitchhiking, Travel Tips

I can speak from experience that Canada is not the cheapest place to visit. It’s considered expensive. I’m using the word “considered” intentionally because I think Canada is only as expensive as you make it. It is absolutely possible to visit on a budget. This guide...

How to find travel freedom

by Maya | Jun 22, 2017 | Blog, Stories from the road, Travel Tips

I’ve met many lost and clueless backpackers during our travels. It seems to me (as many of them said themselves) that they are not making the most of the trip because they didn’t pay for it themselves. It’s not that valuable for them and they see it as totally normal...