09.15.2019

5 Things You NEED to Know Before Going to Cappadocia, Turkey

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Cappadocia is one of the best places to travel in Turkey, and for good reason. Many people know it as the place to see (or be seen in) hot air balloons, but did you know that there’s way more to Cappadocia than hot air balloons?

Before I traveled to Cappadocia, I had so many questions: How do I get to Cappadocia? When do the hot air balloons fly in Cappadocia? Where are the best spots to see the hot air balloons? And so on… I had more questions than answers, which is why I came up with these 5 quick and simple Cappadocia travel tips. Let’s check them out! Continue reading →

08.05.2019

JURMALA TRAVEL GUIDE: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TRAVELING TO LATVIA’S BEST SEASIDE RESORT

When you think of the Baltic countries, a sunny beach doesn’t exactly come to mind, does it?

While most travelers might think of the rainy skies in Tallinn or cold wind blowing through Lithuania (it’s purported to be the coldest capital in the EU!), they’re missing out on one of the biggest hidden gems in Latvia: Jurmala!

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03.25.2019

How to Save Money on Travel with Groupon: Save Hundreds on Hotels, Activities, Food, Getaway Packages, and More

Every time I open Facebook, there’s usually someone posting a question like, How can I save money on travel? Or What are the cheapest ways to travel?

Well, friends, today I’m going to let you in on another travel hack. It’s extremely simple, takes only a few minutes, and you could be saving hundreds (if not thousands) of dollars just by making this easy switch.

So what life-changing travel hack am I talking about? None other than Groupon!

For those who haven’t heard, Groupon is a website where local businesses offer deep discounts on things to do, restaurants, shopping, and more … but most importantly (and often overlooked), there are thousands of travel deals as well.

In fact, it’s possible to plan your entire trip with Groupon if you try hard enough – and I’ll show you how. ;)

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03.11.2019

THE QUICK AND EASY GUIDE ON HOW TO PLAN A LAYOVER: How to Get the Best Out of Your Layover For Beginners

Psst… Want to see a new country without spending hundreds of dollars on flight tickets? One of the simplest travel hacks to see a new country without paying an extra cent is … *drumroll* layovers!

That’s right: by adding an extra stop into your flight itinerary, you can actually save money and get more out of your vacation.

My first experience with a layover was on a trip to Nepal, where I had the opportunity to spend 9 hours in Hong Kong on the way to Nepal and another 13 hours on the way back to San Francisco. I got to try some of the best dim sum and boba tea in Asia, climb up to Victoria’s Peak, and meet one of my (now) best friends thanks to a Couchsurfing meetup — and none of this would have happened if I booked a direct flight or a flight with a short layover!

Besides Hong Kong, I also got to see countries that I normally wouldn’t have otherwise been able to fit onto my trip. Some of my other layovers were through Sydney, Australia (9 hours); Dubai, UAE (7 hours); Amsterdam, Netherlands (12 hours); and Kiev, Ukraine (too many to count ).

Thanks to layovers, you can see a new country or city for free – and I’m here to show you how. Planning a layover is simple if you follow these easy steps. I’ll tell you everything you need to know, such as which airlines are best for layovers, how to fly with layovers, how to deal with luggage/hotels, and even a few flight tickets hacks.

Let’s check it out!

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01.28.2019

Maafushi Island Travel Guide: What to Do, Where to Stay, and More!

On my first evening in Maafushi, I ran into another Russian-speaking lady from Moscow. After a brief chat, she asked me if I’ve been here before.

Oh, It’s your first time in Maafushi? It’s even better than Male! In fact, I love Maafushi so much that it’s my sixth time here…

Sixth time?! I asked her with a surprised expression.

That’s right. I’m sure you’ll love it too. And with a smile, she disappeared into the souvenir shop.

Was Maafushi all that it was cracked up to be?

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01.17.2019

17 Things You NEED To Know Before Traveling to the Maldives: What To Do (And Not To Do!)

THE BEST MALDIVES TRAVEL TIPS

For many travelers, the Maldives is an elusive destination that has so many stereotypes: it’s a hard to reach country only for the super-rich who can afford to stay in overwater villas – but that’s not true (at all)! There are so many misconceptions about the Maldives, and I want to set them straight.

I created this post about the best Maldives travel tips because there was such a lack of information when I was planning my trip. I wanted to make sure other travelers could feel comfortable before they visit the country.

You might be wondering, Why is there a lack of information? That’s because the Maldives is fairly new to tourism – it opened its doors for tourists in the 1970s by creating villa resorts, and regular guesthouses only became legal 10 years ago! Tourism simply hasn’t caught up to the level of other major island destinations, like Bali or the Dominican Republic, which means it’s the perfect time to visit.

So without further ado, here’s everything you need to know before traveling to the Maldives — from travel advice, what to do, and what to avoid in the Maldives. Let’s check it out!

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