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Why Should You Get Travel Insurance? My Honest Advice

Marek — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 14:39:36 +0000

Travel insurance is a tricky subject. No doubt you have noticed many travel bloggers mentioning the need for travel insurance. They have real reasons to advise this, but the truth is that bloggers can typically earn commission on insurance plans — and so do I. In recent years, this may have led to some scepticism […]

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How To Stay Connected Abroad with SIM or eSIM Cards

Marek — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 13:04:52 +0000

Picture this: you’ve just had a lovely two-week vacation, you’ve arrived back home, and you’re happily reminiscing on a wonderful journey. And then… your phone bill comes. There’s no worse shock than the unexpected realization you’ve gone way over your data limit without realizing. Having to pay the price (literally) can make your stomach drop, […]

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Packing Like a Pro and Traveling Light—My Ultimate Guide

Marek — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 13:17:29 +0000

Stop traveling like a mule! Pack light and be free like a bird by using these ultimate packing hacks.

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Travel Checklist: 20 Things To Always Do Before You Go

Marek — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 05:22:00 +0000

Be sure to check these important things off the list before you set off travelling.

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Anti Theft Travel Gear: 5 Ways To Keep Your Valuables Secure

Marek — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 12:07:00 +0000

Use some of these travel gadgets to outsmart thieves and pickpocketers.

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Best Debit Cards For Travel (To Avoid Fees)

Marek — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 12:15:49 +0000

You might not even notice it, but chances are you’re losing money every time you use your normal bank or credit card while traveling internationally. Legacy banks are simply awful when it comes to using them abroad. They charge extra for using ATMs in other countries. They give you foreign currency at a totally unfair exchange […]

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4 Tricks For Finding Unique Ideas For Your Trip

Marek — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 13:06:19 +0000

When I travel I often like to improvise and see where adventure takes me. But, like almost everyone, I also like to do my research before I go. There are many ways to research a trip, from reading old-fashioned travel guides (like Lonely Planet or Rough Guide) to going on a Pinterest binge. Here, I […]

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Taking Better Travel Photos: 7 Easy Things You Can Do

Karin van Mierlo — Fri, 17 May 2019 11:47:48 +0000

Taking great travel photos is not so much about what camera you have, but how you use it. That’s why I invited Karin, a professional photographer and teacher at Photography Playground, to share her top tips for how to best capture your favourite travel moments — Marek When you’re preparing for an epic adventure it’s […]

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