Category: Tips

  • Driving in Kenya with Foreign License

    Driving in Kenya with Foreign License

    When you travel to Africa, self driving is often a priority. It is very possible to rent a car in Kenya and self driving will give you autonomy to explore your new environment with ease. The difficulties come with the regulation and the validity of your driving license. All foreign nationals are required to convert…

  • Tips on Saving Up for Traveling

    Tips on Saving Up for Traveling

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    So the map on your wall is dotted with colored pins highlighting all the wonderful places you will go and your imagination is going wild dreaming of all the exciting adventures waiting but there’s one problem: how will you save up enough money to pay for your year abroad? Well we have some handy tips…

  • Things to Check in a Rental Car in Kenya

    Whenever a car is delivered to you before signing the car hire contract, you are advised to look around and confirm whether it is in good. Unfortunately; in most cases you are unaware of what to check for before going on self drive in Kenya. Below are some of the things to look out for…

  • Touring New Zealand by Campervan

    Touring New Zealand by Campervan

    The general trend in travel is evolving away from the organized tour groups to a more carefree non-guided tour that involves traveling by car rentals or campervan. Traveling by campervan has been growing in popularity since it offers freedom to choose your itinerary, who you travel with and how much time you want to spend…

  • Backpacking Europe

    Backpacking Europe

    Tips for Backpacking in Europe: Travel Insurance This is something that a lot of people forget, and it’s very important that you take it out for your entire trip. The best thing to do here is research travel insurance online. Students should ask about the STA student travel card; this card saves you a pretty…

  • How to Be Safe on a Cruise Ship

    How to Be Safe on a Cruise Ship

    Cruising continues to be one of the most popular vacation pastimes, with an average of more than 10 million Americans enjoying a cruise every year. One of the concerns that many people voice when considering a cruise is safety. Cruises are generally quite safe, but since they are effectively a small town at sea, there…

  • Tips on Taking a Volunteer Vacation

    Tips on Taking a Volunteer Vacation

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    Volunteering is not only a meaningful way to spend your time helping with a worthy cause but is also a way to travel and see the world on the cheap and in a more up-close and personal way than traditional sightseeing. An extremely wide variety of volunteer vacation possibilities exist around the globe, from working…

  • 10 Tips For Traveling With Kids

    10 Tips For Traveling With Kids

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    Traveling with kids can be a very stressful experience, but it doesn’t have to be. With these simple tips, your family trip can be a fun and enjoyable experience for the entire family, creating wonderful memories for life! Allow Plenty of Time: With kids in tow, it will take longer to get through airports, get…

  • 9 Tips for Eco-friendly Gorilla Trek

    9 Tips for Eco-friendly Gorilla Trek

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    Gorilla trekking or tracking whichever way you call it, is the most thought after activity on an African safari experience and because gorilla trekking is a daily routine interaction with the gorillas, there is need to create an eco- friendly environment for the gorilla to co-exist with humans without fear or threat.   Mountain gorillas are…

  • Conquering The Fear of Traveling by Flying

    Conquering The Fear of Traveling by Flying

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    The fear of flying isn’t uncommon, around 20$ of us are affected by acrophobia to some degree. It’s a phobia causing fear and panic, and in extreme cases nausea at the mere mention of aviation travel. In the past this wasn’t a big issue, but with a shrinking world, most will use an airplane to…