Getting ready for your backpacking trip isn’t something you know how to do straight away. There are a lot of essential items that you probably wouldn’t even think of. In this article, we will take you through the essential items you need for your backpacking trip. Backpack When you are backpacking, the most important thing you need is a travel backpack. Before you purchase your backpack, you need to remind yourself how long your trip will be. If the trip is between 1-3 months, you will require a 40-60 litre backpack. For a 3-6 month trip, you will need 60…
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Advantages of Traveling in a Young Age
Traveling is a fantastic way to experience new countries, expand your horizons, and learn about other lives. Traveling is a rewarding experience that can be had at any age, but there are some obvious benefits to doing so when you’re younger. The advantages of visiting when you’re young and why it’s a worthwhile investment in your personal development are discussed in this piece. Being exposed to new cultures Young people have the chance to experience different countries directly while traveling. You have the opportunity to become fully immersed in the customs of the area, sample new cuisine, learn about art…
Visit Japan in a Meaningful Way
Despite the many challenges faced over the last few years, Kyoto-based tour operator Oku Japan used the time to establish even deeper roots in the communities in which it operates its various tours. Fureai, which refers to the “formation of emotional connections between people of a different age group and/or profession within the community,” is the new concept that is now featured as part of Oku’s self-guided itineraries along the Kumano Kodo and Nakasendo Trail, ancient pilgrimage routes where the company’s branch offices are located and, as such, where it enjoys the strongest ties to the local community. “We used the opportunity to bring in…
Street Style Tips For Your Trip To London
London is one of the biggest fashion capitals of Europe, if not the world, so we understand that you’ll want to focus on your fashion when you’re visiting London. We’re here with some tips to help you along the way, to make sure that for different occasions you know the best ways to dress! London is such a fantastic city no matter what you decide to wear, so get ready to have the time of your life in this wonderful city. Layer Up No matter your sense of style, one of the best tips we can give you is to…
Why Iceland Is the Perfect Destination for Sustainable Tourism
A vacation is always a trip to look forward to, and when you are trying to keep sustainable tourism in mind it really can add a layer of appreciation and intentionality into traveling and experiencing the place you are visiting. To define sustainable tourism, one can consider it as “the tourism that does not have a negative impact on the environment and local communities where it took place” (UNWTO, 2014). Sustainable tourism can look a variety of different ways, including but not limited to camping and living on the land to being mindful about accommodations, travel patterns and what you…
5 Must Have Accessories For Fall
Fall is here in full swing and we are here to introduce just three must-have accessories for this season! When a new season comes around, it is common to want to buy lots of new things, however that isn’t always affordable, so we’re here with five staples that you can wear every year throughout fall without fail. From jewellery to knitwear and head accessories, you will be covered this fall so that you can look and feel amazing all season long. So, we know you’ll be eager to find out what they are, so let’s get into it! Travel Lover’s…
Simple Ways To Save Room When Packing For Your Vacation
Packing for your vacation can be difficult, espeicalky when you are limited on space and you have a lot to pack! So, we are here to introduce a few simple ways to save room when packing for your vacation. Whether you’re planning a trip to Florida or Antarctica, these tips will still be useful. Although they’re simple, there is no doubt about their effectiveness, so give these a go when you’re next going away! Packing Cubes First up we have packing cubes, an absolute game changer when it comes to packing for your vacation. You can buy sets with different…
Packing Tips For Your Summer Holiday This Year!
Now that travel is allowed again, it’s time to start thinking about packing for your summer holiday. Trying to think of everything you need for your holiday can be stressful, so we are here to simplify the process so you can enjoy the run up to the holiday without the worry! Roll Your Clothes Our first tip to make sure that your clothes are in good condition when you arrive is to roll them instead of fold! This is the best way to avoid your clothes getting very wrinkled. To do this, fold your clothes along seams and then roll…
Travelling During The Pandemic Essentials
The COVID-19 pandemic is still in full swing, which makes everyone’s life much more difficult, compared to this time last year. The pandemic has changed the way we work, shop and socialize, especially when it comes to big celebrations such as weddings and birthdays. However, there’s one aspect of life that has taken the biggest hit since the pandemic started, and if you said travelling, you guessed it right. Nowadays, going away for a weekend requires much more planning and preparations, which is why travelling has become so stressful in the midst of the pandemic. However, it’s still possible to…