Allow me to make the case for why experience gifts or travel experiences are better than material things. Science says experiences are better Science is definitely on my side. A recent study by researchers at San Francisco State University showed people “enjoy greater well-being from life experiences and consider them to be a better use of money.” Additionally,…
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Warning: Solo Travel Makes You Undateable
A person who loves solo travel is seen as a free spirit. A true nomad who’s broken free from the shackles of society and dared to march to the beat of their own drum. The solo traveller doesn’t need another’s reassurance, they make big bold decisions every single day. They are the ones with fire…
15 Travel Lessons From The Youngest Person To Visit Every Country In The World
I never set out to break a world record; things just sort of escalated. Although I had been on the usual summer holidays with family before, the travel bug really bit me at the age of 18, when I embarked on a backpacking trip with friends through Southeast Asia. From that moment, travel became my…
Responsible tourism: what to do (and not do) whilst travelling through Asia
We know from first-hand experience that travelling changes you as a person and opens your eyes to something you can’t describe until you’ve been there and done it. As a new traveller, it’s possible to fall into the tourist traps, or to accidentally disrupt local cultures and encourage negative activities. We know, we’ve done it!…
New Year’s Eve 2017 in New York: Things to do
Are you looking for things to do for New Year’s Eve 2017 in New York? Spending New Year’s Eve in the Big Apple is undoubtedly everyone’s dream, and we’d say it’s one of those things you should do at least once in your life. On New Year’s Eve, the city is transformed; the Christmas decorations…
50 Travel Experiences That Are WAY Better Than Material Things
Whether you’re planning to gallivant across the globe (one day!), or you’re looking to explore your own country, here are 50 travel experiences that are WAY better than material things. After all, even science says that experiences are better than things 😉 1. Discover a hidden bar 📷: The Bootlegger We’re ALL about the little secrets…
9 Reasons Why We're Obsessed With Rotterdam Right Now
With its psychedelic modern architecture, mind-blowing food, diverse creative scene and uber cool hostels, Rotterdam has got a heck of a lot going for it. So it’s weird that most travellers bypass the city on their European adventures. Or maybe it isn’t – Rotterdam isn’t one of those cities you can just rock up in…
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7 Snippets Of Feminist Wisdom To Follow When You Travel Solo
When I decided to travel alone around South America, most people I encountered had an opinion on my decision. ‘Wasn’t I afraid?’ ‘Had I considered how dangerous it was?’ ‘Wouldn’t I be better off going on an organised tour instead?’ I could barely get through a day without someone I half knew citing their own…
12 abandoned places that are just the right amount of scary
What is urbexing? It’s a kind of photography that involves sneaking around an abandoned amusement park or exploring the dilapidated charm of an abandoned hotel with some mates to get cool and eerie photographs. If that sounds like your kind of thing, here is a list of the best abandoned places around the world for…
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