Category: Travel Tips & Hacks
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7 Important Adventure Sports Tips For Your Next Holiday
Here are some quick adventure sports tips to make the most of your adventure sports holiday! If you’re still stuck for ideas on the type of things you might want to try check out our blog post on 11 adventure sports you really should try! 1. Choose Activities that Match Your Fitness Level Whether you’re… Read more
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11 Adventure Sports You Should Really Try When Travelling
If you’re looking to inject a little adventure into your holiday, there’s no better way than by exploring a variety of thrilling adventure sports. From the widely loved to the obscure, adventure sports come in all shapes and sizes, and there’s something for everyone. You can also take a look here if you want some… Read more
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Traveling on a Budget: Our Tips from 40+ Trips
Everyone wants to travel more without breaking the bank. As frequent travellers, we’ve picked up a few tips that help keep costs low while still enjoying great experiences and without too much additional effort. Here’s how we travel on a budget without compromising too much on comfort. 1. Book Flights Well in Advance, But Don’t… Read more
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How to Ship Large Holiday Purchases Back Home
So you’ve been on holiday, had an unforgettable time, and ended up buying a few too many amazing things that you just had to bring back. Whether it’s that stunning Turkish carpet, a vintage bike you found in a local shop, or even a huge painting you’ve fallen in love with, shipping large or delicate… Read more
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How to Choose the Best Travel Insurance for Your Trip in 10 Tips
Travel insurance is one of those things people often overlook until it’s too late. We’ve been lucky, but have heard stories from friends, and from Kirsty’s time working for a travel company, which put the relatively small cost of insurance in to perspective. This isn’t financial advice and you need to look at your own… Read more
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How to Avoid Illness Abroad: 8 Tips For Staying Healthy
Staying healthy on the road isn’t always easy, especially when you’re in unfamiliar places with different foods, climates, and hygiene standards. We’ve had a few run-ins with travel sickness, so here’s how we try and stay healthy while travelling. 1. Stay Hydrated It sounds simple, but staying hydrated is one of the most important things… Read more
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How to Keep Your Devices Charged While Travelling in 7 Tips
How to keep your devices charged while travelling is a perrenial question – certainly in the more modern era (which is a bit sad actually!) Whether you’re navigating new cities, planning your way round, showing boarding passes, snapping photos, or simply keeping in touch with loved ones, staying charged can be essential when you’re traveling.… Read more
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Zika Virus, Travel and Pregnancy: What You Need to Know Before Travelling in 10 Steps
If you’re pregnant or planning to become pregnant, you may or may not have heard about the Zika virus and its potential risks. FYI Kirsty had, Elliot hadn’t – so it was a bit of a shock when we had to alter our plans to account for it! Zika has been a major concern for… Read more
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How To Travel to Other EU Countries Once in the EU – 6 Tips
If you’ve ever traveled within Europe, you know that one of the biggest perks of being in the European Union (EU) is the ease with which you can hop from one country to another. For example, we’ve done several fun day trips, like traveling from Budapest to Vienna, and it’s always been an absolute breeze.… Read more
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Should You Stay in an Airport Hotel the Night Before an Early Flight?
When you’re facing an early morning flight, the last thing you want is to deal with the stress of catching a cab or navigating public transport in the dark hours. That’s when staying at an airport hotel can seem like a no-brainer. We recently had a 6am flight to Prague, and decided to stay at… Read more
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7 Tips to Keep Your Luggage Organised When Travelling
Keeping your luggage organised while travelling can often feel like a never-ending battle. No matter how carefully you pack at the start, by day two, it seems like everything is in a chaotic jumble. But over the years, we’ve picked up a few strategies that really help us stay organised and save time when we’re… Read more
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The Best Websites and Apps for Booking Flights
Finding the best flight deals can be one of the most time-consuming parts of planning a trip, but with the right tools, it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re hunting for a budget-friendly option or a last-minute deal, there are plenty of websites and apps out there that make booking flights easy and, most importantly,… Read more
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How to Reduce Jet Lag: Tips from Long-Haul Flights
If you’ve ever traveled on a long-haul flight, you know that jet lag can be one of the most challenging parts of the journey. The feeling of disorientation, fatigue, and just being out of sync with local time can make the first few days of your trip feel like a blur. We’ve had our fair… Read more
