Interesting travel articles
Which are the most common national tourist stereotypes and how true are they?
Humans always tend to stamp geography-based labels on fellow Earth-dwellers. Sometimes national stereotypes are funny and sometimes offensive, even racist. Oftentimes, a few isolated incidents are enough to label a whole nation with certain stereotypes. But can we really include a whole nation in one group? Can really the worse-behaved tourists come only from certain […]
The truth about riding elephants and why I will never ride an elephant again
vSpending times with elephants is an amazing experience and many people actually have elephant riding on their bucket list. Sitting on the back of this majestic animal and letting it carry you through the jungle might sound really exciting at first but once you do it something just doesn’t feel right. I’m ashamed to say […]
The most common tourist scams in Eastern Europe and how to avoid them
Most cities in Europe are relatively safe and violent crimes are pretty unusual. In fact, the largest cities in Europe are arguably safer than most large cities in the US. However, Eastern Europe is still a bit different than the western part of the old continent. The rapid increase of tourists in these countries in […]
Is Travel Insurance Necessary? Here are the Main Benefits of having Travel Insurance
When traveling, many people are often quick to dismiss the need for travel insurance. They perceive the benefits of travel insurance as an unnecessary expense. However, at times, the unexpected happens and unfortunate incidents occur. In addition, travelers are vulnerable to diseases and accidents in unfamiliar destinations. When the unexpected happens, travel insurance is useful […]
What makes Vanuatu passport a must-have second passport?
We live in a dynamic world where you can never be sure about tomorrow. This makes us uncertain about our lives, family, business, and assets. For this reason, whether you are an entrepreneur, investor, aristocrat, travel enthusiast or just an ordinary citizen it’s smart and prudent to acquire a second passport from another country you […]
5 Tips on How to Afford the Costs of a Long-distance Relationship
If you ever were in a long-distance relationship, you probably know how challenging that can be. Not being able to enjoy the presence of your loved one every day, being surrounded by people constantly telling you how your relationship is not leading anywhere and devoting the time and effort to keep in touch with a […]
Luxury travel on a budget: Is it possible?
Traveling comes in a number of different ways, and most of the time luxury travel is always associated with having a lot of money. However, some luxury here and there never hurts anyone and today, even backpackers that travel the world in the cheapest way possible find themselves indulging in some luxury activities from time […]
Unique alternative modes of transportation around the world
Traveling the world is incredibly exciting and the unique modes of transport found in different places on the planet make the whole experience even better. Buses, local trains, and cabs sound so boring after trying some of the world’s most unique modes of transportation. Most of them are a result of different cultures and traditions while […]
5 Things about Long-term Travel No One is Telling You
In one of my past articles, I wrote about how much travel can enrich your life. As well as opening your eyes to new experiences, travel will make you appreciate the world you live in, and the people who inhabit it. In short; it’s pretty good for both, the mind and the soul but you […]
Strangest borders in the world: Asia edition
Asia is the world’s largest continent and when you look at the map everything seems normal at first sight. However, Asia has a lot of different ethnic groups, and hence, more border disputes than any other continent. In the previous editions, we saw the strangest borders in Europe, America, and Africa but none of these […]