It is becoming commonly well known what to tip and where to tip when traveling through the typical tourist enclaves of Western Europe. For those traveling to Italy, a tip comes in the form of a service charge, and tipping in Norway may leave locals flabbergasted. However, tipping in Europe is not the same everywhere. Traveling extensively …
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In the last two years of our travels, we’ve found ourselves in many places famed for their wildlife like Africa and Asia. The travels on these two continents have been incredible; however, we’ve noticed a reoccurring theme of questionable animals encounters specifically designed for tourists. Recently it was promotions for elephant rides in Thailand, and …
Read moreThe Dark Side of Animal Tourism • 10 Unethical Animal Encounters to Avoid
It’s tough to stay in shape while you travel. New environments, different time zones, and tempting cuisine make it tough to mind your health. This is largely due to the bad habits that form while traveling, whether consuming too much alcohol, relaxing a bit too much, or eating far too many sweets. People ask us …
Hostels have a bad reputation in America for being dirty, disgustingly cheap places where you go if you want all your possessions taken from you. You may even end up getting kidnapped while staying in a hostel and locked in a dungeon getting your fingers chopped off with a pair of pliers. Well with years …
Read more10 Reasons Why Staying in a Hostel is the Absolute Worst
When we talk about sustainable travel we often refer to eco-conscious travel, but that’s only one half of the puzzle. There is an important part of sustainable travel that’s being left out and that’s societal element. We’ve seen a number of tour operators and tourism boards push a new element and that’s the social impact …
It’s safe to say that no one would have predicted the current situation in the world with COVID-19, outside of a few epidemiologists and Steven Soderbergh (Contagion anyone?). The present situation feels a bit dire with millions of cases around the world and the loss of hundreds upon thousands of lives. What does this mean …
Read moreTravel During COVID-19 • What Travellers Need To Know