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How to Choose The Best Foreign Language School Abroad

How to Choose The Best Foreign Language School Abroad

We believe the best way to learn a language is to live in a country where the language is spoken for a period of time and really immerse yourself in the local culture. A little over a year ago, Paul and I attended Spanish school in Quito, Ecuador‘s capital, followed...

The Ultimate Travel Companion: How to Find Your Perfect Carry-On Travel Pack

The Ultimate Travel Companion: How to Find Your Perfect Carry-On Travel Pack

Isn't it time to lighten your load? In this article, we will delve into the advantages of traveling light and provide expert tips on how to choose the ideal travel pack for your needs - whether you're a seasoned traveller or planning your first adventure. Get ready to...

Need insurance? Find a policy that suits your needs

Need insurance? Find a policy that suits your needs

Insurance is an integral part of managing risks. You can’t avoid unexpected events from happening, but you can limit their (financial) impact. Having insurance can massively improve a potentially disastrous situation or add insult to injury (so to speak) – if your...

HUNU Cup: Goodbye single-use with this handbag-friendly alternative

HUNU Cup: Goodbye single-use with this handbag-friendly alternative

How do you have your (take-away) coffee, tea or hot chocolate (in the morning)? Do you have a reusable cup at work or that you bring it with you when you go to a coffee shop? Or do you go with the disposable cups your barista offers – because you always forget to...

How to travel (more) responsibly: Sustainable Travel 101

How to travel (more) responsibly: Sustainable Travel 101

Paul and I are passionate about travel. We love to slowly explore the world, immerse ourselves in other cultures, practise our language skills, and learn more about the world and ourselves. Travelling has countless benefits for those who travel and for those who host...

18 Must-Have Travel Apps for your New Zealand Road Trip

18 Must-Have Travel Apps for your New Zealand Road Trip

These days, there is an app for (almost) anything. So how do you choose the essential apps for your smartphone when you’re doing a road trip around New Zealand? You know those that help you have a great time and save some bucks; not those wasting your time (and data...

Campervan relocations: What to expect and are they worthwhile?

Campervan relocations: What to expect and are they worthwhile?

One-way vehicle hires for a multi-week road trip can get expensive, especially in a country like New Zealand. It doesn’t have to be. Vehicle relocation deals (including campervan relocations) are an increasingly popular (and more affordable) option. We tested...

How to never miss your medication: Medisafe App Review

How to never miss your medication: Medisafe App Review

Taking medication as prescribed shouldn’t be difficult. But when life gets busy we might forget a dose, especially if taking medication is not a regular habit (yet). In some cases, missing a dose is not a big issue. In other cases, it can be life-threatening. So if...

Healthy and plastic-free: Coconut Matter deodorants will put you in the mood

Healthy and plastic-free: Coconut Matter deodorants will put you in the mood

Are you looking for an all-natural, plant-based, eco-friendly and plastic-free deodorant? Coconut Matter’s Mood deodorant range could be just what you’re after. It has lots of reasons going for it and not much against. And by the way: although some of the advertising...

Unbound Merino: The perfect boxer briefs for your travel adventures?

Unbound Merino: The perfect boxer briefs for your travel adventures?

Need some comfortable, lightweight and quick-drying undies for your next trip? Whether it’s a multi-day hike, a business trip or exploring the world, merino underwear should be on your shortlist. We’ve tested different undies over the years – from technical underwear...

Xero Shoes HFS II Review: Could this be the best minimalist running shoe yet?

Xero Shoes HFS II Review: Could this be the best minimalist running shoe yet?

If you're a fan of the original Xero Shoes HFS running shoe, you might be wondering if the Xero Shoes HFS II is worth trying. After five years and almost 5,800km in my (three pairs of) trusty HFS, I was in two minds about giving the HFS II a go. But curiosity got the...

How to walk the Camino Portuguese at a more leisurely pace

How to walk the Camino Portuguese at a more leisurely pace

More and more people walk the Camino de Santiago/Way of St James to the Apostle’s tomb in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Spain every year. Movies like The Way, Looking For Infinity and I’ll Push You have done their bit in increasing its popularity among...

Resting in Santiago: 5 tips for a gentle transition to post-Camino life

Resting in Santiago: 5 tips for a gentle transition to post-Camino life

Whether you’ve walked the Camino de Santiago for the first (or the n-th) time, the feeling as you walk through the old streets of Santiago de Compostela, and you catch a glimpse of the towers of the Cathedral, is indescribable. No matter how tired or hurting you are,...

Dental tourism: How to find the best dentist and why consider Türkiye

Dental tourism: How to find the best dentist and why consider Türkiye

If you are thinking about travelling overseas for your dental treatment, this article will explain what to consider, what questions to ask and how to determine which dental practitioner is right for you. While I focus in this post on Türkiye (simply because I had my...

Best ultralight packable daypack for minimalist travel and everyday

Best ultralight packable daypack for minimalist travel and everyday

Wouldn’t it be nice if there was just ONE daypack for (almost) all your needs: one you can use every day – to take to the office, the gym, the beach or on a day hike;one you can chuck into your carry-on (or check-in) luggage and use as a daypack to explore your...