Travel Hacking – Amsterdam to Dubai return for 156 EURO
Visit family and friends in Dubai on a budget: Amsterdam to Dubai return flights for € 156.
Travel tip for Gingers – Don’t look too pale before boarding
Well you better get a tan, or that slightly grilled look, before you board your next plane. Grace Wain, a fellow ginger got banned from a Etihad flight because she looked too pale! For most gingers it’s hard to look not pale certainly if you live in a country with loads of cloudy rainy days. …
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Japan seen through a GoPro – Tokyo, Kyoto and Nikko
A short video compilation of my last trip to Japan (Tokyo, Kyoto and Nikko). You will see a Cat Cafe, capsule hotel, Shikansen trains, vending machines, Bento boxes, shrines, temples, Shibuya crossing, Harajuku and much more. I hope this inspires you to go and check it out for yourself! Let me know if you have …
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Travel Hacking – Dubai to Manila, 9 hours direct return for 136 USD
Yesterday wanderlust struck me and I was wondering where to go next. Then I stumbled upon the Cebu Pacific twitter account. They announced a promo sale for flights from Dubai to Manila. That sounded interesting, certainly because I have never been to the Philippines This morning I opened skyscanner and played around with some dates …
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Travel Hacking – How to get 50% off your next Flight thanks to Competing Airports
Traveling is not free so why not travel more with the same budget? Why pay 3845 AED (1046 USD) if you can fly for 1575 AED (428 USD)? Travel hacking is just being smart with the complex business logic for airline tickets. I started looking into this subject when I met Bart Lapers from TravelMagic.be. …
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Create an awesome travel map in 5 easy steps
You always wanted an original travel map for your room or you just want to share your next trip details in a different way? In this post I will explain you how to take your travel map to the next level in 5 easy steps. Share your creations on twitter with #MyTravelMap We will go …
Struggling with a Squirming Octopus in a Korean Fish Market
The smell of fish (and 830 kinds of other seafood) might turn you down but it’s well worth it. I missed the tuna auction in Tokyo the week before so I definitely wanted to check out the Noryangjin fish market in Seoul. What follows is a struggle with an octopus, beware of the video! If you like …
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Forget Instagram Filters, Cool Travel Shots with 1+ One and Google+
I got some questions about my Instagram shots: you know the typical things, what camera, how many #filters? Well I don’t have a professional camera. For me the OnePlus one is the ideal mobile camera. It still fits in my pocket but the screen is bigger than average which makes it easier to see what …
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29 Random Photos that Capture Japanese Awesomeness
A fascinating kawaii flavored cocktail of hi tech and ancient traditions: 29 shots that make you wish you were in Japan. If you are going to Tokyo make sure to check out the most fascinating show you will ever see, Robot Restaurant Tokyo .
Capsule rooms, futons, onsen and fascinating toilets: a night in Japan
I kind of knew that hotel rooms in Japan were small but small is being redefined here. To be honest, the small size of the room is the only down side. As always in Japan, you spot a lot of little functional enhancements, that make you wonder why you don’t have them back home. A …
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