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My velvet escape travel tip: Toronto
I’m very excited to launch the first post (of hopefully many!) of the brand new series: “My velvet escape travel tip“. This series is…
Bargaining in Southeast Asia
In Southeast Asia, bargaining (or asking for a discount) is part of everyday life. It’s commonplace to bargain at markets, souvenir shops and for…
Ten tips for planning a RTW trip
Planning a trip is always part of the adventure of travelling, and even more so if it’s a round-the-world (RTW) trip across many countries…
My great laundry adventure
My great laundry adventure (a page from my Travel Journal) This really happened to me during my first trip through Argentina. It was my…
Ten things to do when you travel alone
Some people love travelling alone and there are some that simply wouldn’t dream of it. I used to belong to the latter group. That…
Ten sustainable travel tips
I strongly believe that travel increases awareness and teaches us many new things about our world and its people. Unfortunately, the flip side of…
Ten reasons to travel alone
I love travelling. Period. However, I’ve always been rather hesitant about travelling alone. It’s probably got to do with the fact that I’ve never…
The best planes to fly on
Most travellers have a favourite airline or airport, even a favourite type of aircraft. As a frequent flyer, I’ve learned the (subtle) differences that…
