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20 things to fix before the holiday

The trip is booked and the visa fixed! But what must you not forget to fix at home before you leave? Here comes the ultimate checklist of things to fix before the holidays!

When everything is to be cancelled

What happens when a trip has to be canceled due to the corona crisis? We have now (largely) canceled our entire Greece trip. It turned out to be both simple and very complicated...

What do hotel stars really mean?

Are you wondering what the hotel stars actually mean? How can it differ so much between different hotels? The answer turned out to be both quite simple and quite difficult.

Villa, hotel or apartment - what should you choose for your holiday?

I usually book hotels when we travel, but sometimes I book private villas or apartments. But when do I choose what? Here are the advantages and disadvantages of the different options!

Plan a hiking trip - How do you do it?

Going on a hiking trip takes a little planning! Here are my best tips in a practical little list, focusing on what you need to plan a hiking trip with day hikes.

Fly with Bangkok Airways - Thailand

What is it really like to fly with Bangkok Airways? We have tested one of their international routes between Bangkok and Da Nang!

10 tips when booking a hotel - what do you really need?

Cancelable? Resort fees? Extra beds? Parking? Free Wi-Fi? Here are my best tips when booking a hotel!

How to find the perfect travel guide book?

Having trouble deciding which travel guide to buy? Here are the guidebooks that I usually take with me on the trip!

Plan a road trip in Europe – How to do it!

There is no holiday as full of experiences and freedom as a road trip! Here you will get lots of tips on how to plan your very own road adventure.

10 tips for booking cheap trips

Through good planning and some research, you can actually travel far, luxuriously and cheaply. Does that sound like an impossible equation? Here are my 10 tips for booking cheap trips!

How do you know you booked a safe airline?

How much do you check an airline's safety and finances before pressing the "book" button?