Ultimate Japan Packing List: Everything you need to pack for Japan

Ultimate Japan Packing List: Everything you need to pack for Japan

Planning your Japan packing list can feel tricky: four distinct seasons, tiny hotel rooms, limited luggage space on trains and a few cultural rules you really don’t want to break. After our own trip we realised that packing for Japan isn’t about taking more – it’s about taking the right things: comfortable layers, shoes you…

Ultimate Patagonia 10 day itinerary that will knock your socks off
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Ultimate Patagonia 10 day itinerary that will knock your socks off

Jagged mountains, howling wind and the raw beauty of nature – that is Patagonia. This amazing part of the South American continent is one of the most scarcely populated, one of the windiest, and easily one of the most beautiful regions in the world. Our Patagonia 10 day itinerary takes you through the most exciting…

Where to stay in Tokyo for the First time: Best Areas and Hotels

Where to stay in Tokyo for the First time: Best Areas and Hotels

Tokyo is massive and choosing where to stay for your first trip can feel overwhelming. Every neighbourhood sounds exciting, hotel rooms are tiny, and you only have a few days to explore. We’ve been there too – spending hours comparing areas and hotels before our own first visit. In the end we realised that first‑timers…

Studying while travelling – 9 tips from a travelling student

Studying while travelling – 9 tips from a travelling student

Studying while travelling is actually not that hard. Of course, it’s easier to do if you’re attending an online school, since it’s possible then to study wherever. But even if you’re attending a “normal” school or university, it’s not impossible. It just involves a bit more planning and quite a lot of self-control. If you…

Serviced apartments vs hotels: which is best for your trip?

Serviced apartments vs hotels: which is best for your trip?

You’re planning your trip, found your destination and have a rough itinerary in mind, and then it’s time to find accommodation. And that’s where there’s another choice to be made – serviced apartments vs hotels! It’s not easy, because both of them have their pros and cons. No one can tell you that “this is…

Road trip essentials for kids: packing list + advice on how to stay sane

Road trip essentials for kids: packing list + advice on how to stay sane

Long car rides with kids are not easy. Long road trips with kids are even less easy. That’s why it’s important to pack some essential things in the car with you – to make the trip easier for both the kid and you. And it’s important to know some things before you set off, as…