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  I chuckle at that statement. I’m a writer. I even have a playlist on iTunes called “I’m a writer!” for those tunes that help me type. Yes this personal joke may sound ridiculous in my head but the proof is in the pudding…and by pudding I mean pages. For the past few months I have been focusing my blogging energy on writing content for others. I have put in a lot of time and have enjoyed the process immensely. Most of that time has gone into two inspirational eBooks on why one should travel the world, how to prepare to do so, and how to make the most of your time away. This was done for a great backpacking company in France called Baladeo.com. They are a successful company that sells anything and everything needed for filling your backpack no matter the purpose of your trip. From hostel hopping across Europe to climbing mount Kilimanjaro, Baladeo has you covered. Baladeo recently launched RootsTraveler.com – a website dedicated to promoting, ...

Travel is magical.   Minus the heavy suitcases, currency being reduced by 1/80 th and no jet lag! I think I can call myself a veteran of long distance travel. Considering the fact that most of my family lives abroad, the opposite side of the planet from me, meaning that I have the pleasure of taking 14-hour flights every summer. Ok, I’m not that selfless. I go to escape the heat in India and the quintessential “What’s your plan for the summer?” crowd too. But with no jet lag including kids?! Too good to be true? You need a well-stocked arsenal to beat jet long on a long haul flight. Nope, without trying to make this sound like it should be in some geek publication, here is a fun fact. You rarely get jet lag when you reach your vacation destination. Provided you’re travelling westward . So, other than a single day of battling sleep, you’re good. When you’re back, travelling east, that’s a whole different story. Other than battling the depression of the vacation bubble being bu...

Since the smartphone revolution, just about everyone has become a photographer. Phone photography, along with Instagram, has inspired millions to delve a little deeper into the creative art of making pictures. But what happens when you want to take your craft a little further? Some people are more than happy to continue snapping shots with their phones, which is totally fine. But for those of you who want to take the plunge and invest in some better equipment, I’ve got a few tips to share. The biggest obstacle to learning and growing as a photographer is cost. Photography is an expensive hobby, even for beginners, and it’s not uncommon for photographers to drop hundreds or even thousands of dollars on their very first DSLR and lens. Yikes! I’m definitely what you’d call a budget photographer. I got my first point and shoot in 2010, and I’ve been upgrading VERY slowly since then. I LOVE taking pictures, but I still can’t justify investing huge sums a...

Russia. It stretches from mainland Europe to the farthest reaches of Asia and covers more than 6 million square miles, which makes it the largest country in the world, which in turn makes planning a trip there slightly daunting. My friend and I quickly realised that we couldn’t do it all, so decided to focus on the two best known and most visited cities: Moscow and St Petersburg. Advice for Backpacking in Russia Getting permission to enter Russia We found that the first problem about visiting Russia is getting permission to do so; visas are notoriously difficult to obtain. In order to apply you need to have a letter of invitation, in Russian, from an approved body. This letter consists of two pages, a tourist voucher and a reservation confirmation, both of which are required to be submitted, and which state the dates you will be in the country along with details of where you are staying. The invitation letter can be obtained from various hotels and tour operators, usually for a...

As social distancing becomes more normal day by day, most of us are starting to search for a new hobby or a new skill to learn to pass the time at home. Because travel will bounce back when all of this is over, why not take this time to learn a new language with one of the best language courses on the web. We’ve compiled a list of the best language websites and apps and the pros and cons of each. See this post for more ideas of how to travel from home . The best language courses you can learn from home Duolingo Number of languages: 36 Price: Free or $6.99 per month Chances are you’ve heard the name before: Duolingo is one of the best free language courses on the web and also available in app form. Duolingo has quickly become one of the most used language courses and that is mostly thanks to it being offered for free. Paid subscribers can remove ads and offline courses. This is one of the best options if you’re looking to learn key phrases and ...

Around the World in 10 Breakfasts Breakfast, the best and most important meal of the day in our eyes. Here’s a taster of what different nationalities around the world eat first thing to get them going for the day. There’s some pretty random shizzle in here! 10. Natto (Japan) Fermented soy beans are classed as a delicacy in Japan and if you can get over the pungent cheesy smell, strong flavour and slimy mucus-like texture they are very good for you. Natto is perfectly nutritious being high, in fibre with zero cholesterol, which means you can have more! Mmm yummy. 9. Hagelslag (The Netherlands) These popular sprinkles (translated as hailstorm) come in a variety of shapes, sizes and flavours, including fruit and chocolate. Not only to be enjoyed on ice cream, the Dutch and Belgians actually put them on buttered bread and toast! Not particularly nutritious but a great way to start the day on a sugar high. 8. Churros (Spain) Nothing beats churros and hot chocolate when ...

(This post contains affiliate links, for more information read this  privacy policy ) With everything that is going on in the world, travelling is not really an option at the moment. That of course is sad but we can all hope and hold on the fact that it will be okay again at some point. All of this, however, does not mean that you have to cut out travelling from your life completely. There are still a few things you can do to feel connected to traveling while not actually travelling. Here are 10 things to do when you can’t travel. Contents 1 1. Read through your old travel journals 2 2. Acquire some new skills 3 3. Write down your travel stories 4 4. Read other travel blogs 5 5. Plan your future travels 6 6. Make travel photo collages 7 7. Appreciate all the places you have visited before 8 8. Connect with other fellow travellers 9 9. Learn a new language 10 10. Edit old travel pictures or videos 1. Read through your old travel journals ...

If you would like to volunteer on your gap year but are not in a position to fund this yourself, then you may be eligible for a bursary. Lots of companies offer bursaries and eligibility varies from company to company. Below is an example of one company’s bursary scheme. But remember if you do not qualify for this particular bursary, don’t be disappointed, use internet search engines to shop around as you may be eligible elsewhere! Most bursary schemes will expect you to return from your trip, feeling inspired and willing to give something back to your local community. This could involve sharing your experiences with other young people and helping others in similar situations, or inspiring others to undertake a volunteering placement. About our Example Company Lattitude Global Volunteering (formerly Gap Activity Projects) is a non-profit organisation that has been arranging rewarding and enriching international volunteering placements for 17-25 year olds for over 35 year...

Traveling can be one of the most exciting and life-changing experience. But getting robbed or scammed can ruin your traveling journey. So before traveling anywhere check out our list of 13 travel safety tips, you should know: Travel Safety Tips: Learn Common Travel Scams No matter wherever you go there are people who are ready to trick you out of your money. If you’re fortunate, they’ll be Kinda self-evident – however, there are a lot of more cunning, professional rascals out there as well. HANDPICKED RELATED CONTENT: 11 Tips to Save money while traveling Everybody suppose that they are smart enough to be scammed but it happens. So before you go do some good research about common travel scams at your destination for example broken taxi meter, fake police officer and many more. This research can help you to defend yourself from being deceived out of hundred or perhaps thousands of dollars. Try to avoid using Public WiFi Public Wifi makes it simple for criminals to hack your dat...