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5 Destinations for the Ultimate Road Trip

Head out on the highway. Looking for adventure? Here are 5 destinations to have the ultimate road trip 🏎️

1. ICELAND
Maybe not in winter, but you can totally save some cash renting a car with mates and cruising around this adventure island.

2. CANADA
Again, maybe not in winter. But deciding to drive around Canada is easy. And it givens you more time to stop and smell the moose?

3. USA
If you’ve got the confidence to tackle some of the biggest freeways in the world, get behind the wheel.

4. IRELAND
It takes less than 4 hours to drive from the top to the bottom.

5. VIETNAM
Not quite ready to drive yourself? Hire a driver, or a motorcycle!

 

January 10, 2019 by
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Guide to Traveling Solo

Deciding to travel Han Solo is a big deal. You’re a rebel. Taking the Millennnium Falcon on a lonely road trip can be scary. Here’s a quick guide to traveling solo.

1. KNOW YOUR DESTINATION
Wherever you’ve decided to travel, learning any customs or traditions is so important. Even learning hello or goodbye in a new language could save the day.

2. FIRST DAY – NO DRAMA
Do you know how you’re getting from the airport to your hotel? Do you even know where you’re staying? Even if you want to wing the trip, make sure you’re prepared for your arrival. You’ll be tired, excited, nervous, hungry! So don’t fool yourself into thinking you can figure it out when you get there.

3. PUBLIC TRANSPORT IS GOOD
When you’re traveling solo, it’s usually cheaper to use public transport than taking a cab or renting a car, and it’s a great way to meet the locals.

4. TAKE A TOUR
Day tours or even week long adventures are great ways to avoid loneliness and boredom. The best thing: you always have something to talk about, because you’re having the same (hopefully great) experience.

5. JUST DO IT.
Seriously, traveling solo is thrilling and exciting because you’ll never know who you’ll meet or what will happen.

 

January 9, 2019 by
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Guide to Creating a Travel Budget

The only way to get serious about travelling is to get serious about your budget. Here’s a few tips to get started on your journey…

1. WHERE YOU GOING?
Get to know your destination. Your budget needs to be tailored for each trip you take. Accommodation and meal prices are going to be a lot different from New York City to island life in Thailand.

2. WHAT’S THE EXCHANGE RATE?
The currency exchange rate could be the difference between staying in a hostel and staying in a 5 star hotel. So make sure you do your research.

3. HOW MUCH DO YOU WANT TO SPEND?
Set yourself a daily allowance and then add $20. We always spend more than we want but it’s worth over estimating that amount.

4. WHEN THINGS GO WRONG
Stuff happens. You miss your flight, your bag gets lost, or your hostel loses your booking. Travel insurance is always recommended but having an emergency fund included in your budget can make a big difference. AND if you don’t need to use it, you can stock up at the duty free on the way home😉

 

January 8, 2019 by