Category: Travel Tips
Excel others by knowing which things to pack for a trip
How does the smart, independent traveller organise his luggage? And what things to pack for a trip? That’s the question I’d like to answer here. Over the last three years, I have spent more than half my time travelling, which means I have developed quite a routine when it comes to packing a suitcase. In…
Travelling the world: Interesting ideas and useful travel tips
Travelling goes hand in hand with curiosity, passion, spontaneity and constant striving to get to know different cultures, meeting new friends and trying exciting things. But travelling, especially travelling the world for an extended time, requires some preparation in advance. Your great vacations should be well-planned but still leave you enough room to be spontaneous.…
Travelling Alone: Challenge Accepted!
Travelling alone often turns out to be the greatest gift that you can offer yourself, however strange that may sound. We often picture ourselves exploring various cities with a partner or with friends, yet certain situations make us realize that we alone could be our best travel companion. Scary at first but also absolutely liberating,…
Why your airline might owe you money
Do you like flying? I can only speak for me: I have a love hate relationship with it. Just recently I was flying from Phnom Penh to Bangkok, the weather was clear and it still makes me speechless, how that plane can make a steep 180 degree curve right after take-off and doesn’t just fall…
Booking a hotel room – Doing it right!
A crucial part of travel planning is booking a hotel room or a hostel room. At least for the first and last night of your stay in a country it might make sense. Here is a 4 step guide how to do it. Step 1 – Read ratings and reviews Some hotel booking sites: Booking,…
Save money: ATMs & credit cards
Just recently it happened again. A hotel staff wanted to convince me, how much more convenient it is to pay the bill in my home currency. Maybe it is more convenient, but on the downside also more expensive. So don’t do it, if you want to save money! After all it’ your money! ATMs This…