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WHAT TRAVEL TEACHES YOU THAT BOOKS AND SCHOOLS CAN’T

There are lessons no classroom can teach and no book can fully capture. These are lessons about people, resilience, wonder, and the raw, unscripted beauty of the world. In this blog, we explore the truths travel reveals. The kind that comes from getting lost in a foreign city, sharing a meal with strangers, or standing in awe before a mountain you didn’t know you needed to see.

How to create a travel itinerary

You can be a pro too when it comes to planning your trips and ensuring a smooth experience. The simple hack is creating a detailed travel itinerary. A well-organised and comprehensive travel itinerary will give you so much service to enjoy your trip and avoid unnecessary stress. 

How to overcome common travel challenges

From unexpected mix-ups to frustrating problems, as you become a seasoned traveller, you’ll experience some of these problems or even more but on the bright side, every problem has a solution so don’t panic just yet. Preparing for a trip is a very crucial part of your journey and would prevent you from basic travel challenges. Here are common travel challenges and how to overcome them. 

Travel scams and safety tips

One of the most common travel scams involves taxi drivers overcharging passengers. Coming from someone who has been in such a situation, taxi drivers overcharging in a foreign country is unpleasant. The drivers do this by either tampering with the meter (because you're a tourist), claiming the meter is broken, or taking unnecessarily long routes to increase the fare.

21 budget travel tips for 2024

Creating and dedicating a travel savings account is something I do to prepare for my trips and I advise people to do the same as well. You can gradually save up in your travel account till you hit the target for your trip. This helps ease the burden of having to cut out a huge sum from your savings out of the blue. 

11 Best things to do in Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon has had an impressive makeover over the years with its historic cobbled streets, pretty teams, and pristine river and tiled facades, making it an intriguing destination. Lisbon has one of the best restaurants and bars that raise standards. It also has stunning sights from the Castelo de são Jorge to Belém Tower, there's so much to explore in the colourful city. Here are 11 things to do in L

Fantastic things to do in Madrid, Spain

For this list of the best things to do in Madrid, I have curated places highly recommended by tourism experts and from my experience in Madrid during my latest travels. If you’ll be visiting Madrid for just a day, a few days, or a week, there's an option you'd love.

15 Must have travel service apps

Travel service apps are tools both newbies and seasoned travellers need to plan and enjoy a smooth trip. Planning a trip can be complicated so aggregator websites and apps like Expedia, Hotwire, and Kayak help travellers to compare flight prices/details, car rentals and hotels before booking.