A travel blog by two Dutch students, eager to see the world.
On my recent trip to Bristol and Bath, we wanted to try out two different modes of crossing the Channel. On the way to Bristol we took the Eurotunnel, and took the DFDS ferry back to Dunkirk. Even though both trips were pleasant, there's things to say for either option. In this blog I will …
In the last weeks the world has gotten to know a new type of Coronaviruses, known as the "Wuhan Virus" or "COVID-19". People in the streets can be seen wearing masks, or even staying inside to be safe. Today, we want to cover recommendations by the World Health Organisation that reduce your exposure to viruses …
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A common discussion in the travel world is about which airline to fly. Many people have their favourites, but which airline should be yours? For most travellers, their favourite airline is the one they had the most pleasant experience with. Today we're going to make the first step towards deciding which airline is the best …
Hi! It's been a while since I wrote a blog post, but this topic is close to my heart and one I take very seriously. I know that Joël also finds it important to travel more sustainably, so I decided to tell you more about the things you can do to change your impact on …
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Missing your connection is incredibly frustrating. On my recent trip to LA I missed my connection on both legs of the trip, in and outbound. I planned tight layovers which I was unable to make because of immigration queues. So, what do you do when your plane is already in the air when you arrive …
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When visiting a new city, trying out local foods and produce is perhaps one of the best ways to get a taste of the local culture. Jason and I both have spent multiple weeks in Los Angeles, and today we're exploring both our go-to places for an amazing bite. Grand Central Market ($$) This place …
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LA is notorious for traffic. When people think of bad traffic, they usually think of LA. So how do you get around in a city that has traffic jams all day? During our 3-week trip, I've taken the liberty of testing many different modes of transportation; uber, e-bikes, regular bikes, electric scooters, walking, underground metro, …
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So long-haul flights and layovers associated with a long flight can and tend to be quite dreadful... So, therefore this blog.. My first long-haul flight was a direct flight to Los Angeles from Amsterdam, which was alright considering I would go to Sydney, Australia later that year..... So how to survive a long-haul flight, what …
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Pylon Lookout, Harbour Bridge, Sydney. August 2017 So, I went to Sydney for six months. This would be the first time I would live on my own, everything I know and am familiar with would be at least 22 hours of flying time away, time difference of 8 to 10 hours and a first job …
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8 Tips on how to save money on buying flight tickets.
