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20 Essential Travel Items Everyone Should Pack

Every year there are new travel gadgets and gear upgrades coming on the market. A quick “travel” search on Amazon will almost always lead to 10 or 15 purchases. But not all of these travel items are worth packing and while some of them may seem cool, you’ll never actually use them. After travelling for ...
Top 10 Reasons to Travel to Cuba

Top 10 Reasons to Travel to Cuba

Ask most travellers what they would like to see on a trip to Cuba and they’ll likely mention little more than Havana, its capital. And although the city is definitely a highlight of a trip to Cuba (and is firmly on this list), the island has much more to offer visitors. Cuba boasts a series of diverse attractions, ...
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Cost Of Travel in Cuba: A Full Budget Breakdown

When preparing and planning for a trip to Cuba, it’s important to think about your budget, the prices in Cuba and how you’re going to pay for things while travelling around this incredible island nation. With the internet and wi-fi being scarce and a hassle to connect to (although, it is getting better), you must ...

The Airbnb Scam Travellers NEED To Know About

We’ve been booking apartments on Airbnb for over 3 years and we’ve spent hours upon hours on the website, and yet, we almost fell for this Airbnb scam that would’ve cost us over $3,000 USD. The Airbnb scam was so ingenious, and so well put together that I feel it’s extremely important that I share ...
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Taking The MyTEFL Course: A Complete Guide

  For many people, teaching English presents an exciting opportunity to travel, work overseas, and make a difference. Whether you plan to teach online or teach English abroad, having a TEFL certification can give you many more employment opportunities. In this post, I’ll break down everything you need to know about the popular (and affordable) ...
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Tipping in Mexico: A How-To Guide For Travellers

Known the ins and outs of tipping in Mexico before your trip. This guide explains how much to tip in Mexico, including restaurants, taxis, tour guides, luggage handlers, bartenders and more.  If you’re reading this article, it means you’re planning a trip to Mexico, and that’s awesome. The land of tacos and tequila is an ...