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Journey Beyond Borders: The Ultimate Guide to Overland Border Crossings

Dear travel lovers, most of us have already come into contact with border crossings and yet each border crossing is again a new experience. I have crossed many borders on foot and still every border is a new challenge and different. Also I had to wait already 5 hours at the border between South Africa and Mozambique, was ignored by border officials, my actually cross-border coach left without me and I had to take a local transport behind the border. Once I was on strike and did not leave the Tanzania border building coming from Malawi until…


Try Local Cuisine: A Delicious Journey into Authentic Flavors

I get off the bus that has just taken me 5 hours through the south of Uganda. Where am I exactly? Ishaka is the name of the place. And as is so often the case in Africa, almost every inhabitant is probably on the street. I hear again the word “Mzungu”…


Eco-Travel Exposed: Myth-Busting for the sustainable Traveler

Our planet is facing unprecedented environmental challenges: melting ice caps, shrinking rainforests, and depleting biodiversity, to name a few. Traditional forms of tourism can exacerbate these problems. Think about the emissions from frequent flights, the waste generated by massive hotel chains, or the strain of over-tourism on delicate ecosystems. Sustainable travel…


Exchange Money With Care: Scams To Watch Out For

The appeal of travel lies not only in discovering new landscapes, but also in immersing oneself in different cultures, cuisines and customs. To be sure, digital payments are possible in more and more places. However, in many countries and places it is still necessary to carry cash with you. Because to really immerse yourself in the country, you still can’t get around using the local currency…


ATM Scams: What Everyone Should Know and how to dodge them

In the hectic world of travel, whether you’re exploring a new city or wandering through a remote village, the need for instant cash is ubiquitous. Because travelers often rely on their credit cards, the convenience of withdrawing cash from an ATM is unparalleled. But that convenience also carries the risk of fraud, especially if you’re in unfamiliar territory…


Guarding Your Digital Life: Data Protection Tips for Travelers

Travel is an exciting experience that enriches individuals culturally and intellectually. These days, everyone has one of those little mini-computers in their pocket, a cell phone. In most cases, highly sensitive data is stored on the cell phones, and losing a cell phone is not only time-consuming, since many apps have sensitive data and may require re-authorization to access it again. On the other hand, there is also the great danger that someone else will take over the data…


Discovering New Horizons: A Detailed Guide For Travelers With Health Concerns

Travel is always exciting and offers the chance to discover new horizons. However, for people with medical conditions, it requires careful planning and consideration. In this article, we look at the most important preparations and considerations for traveling with medical conditions to ensure a smooth and enjoyable trip…


Best 3 VPN to choose and why it is important

You are traveling and you want to access the same websites as you are used too? E.g you want to book your hotels on booking.com but you can’t access this website in some countries like e.g. Turkey? With a VPN (Virtual Private Network) it is possible. You have privacy, can connect to all websites, can watch sport events and you can continue to watch you favorite netflix tv show abroad. In the following post I show you the advantages and recommend you 3 easy to use and secure VPN’s to choose from


Why you should really never accept the suggested exchange rate at the atm

I meet people all the time when travelling who get scammed at ATMs. The problem is that they accept the exchange fee in, for example, Euro € to another currency. First of all, never, really NEVER allow the conversion into your home currency! No matter which country you are in! Many banks or ATM operators try…


Easiest way to check if a visa is required

Quite often I have heard the question of how to find out quickly whether I need a visa for a country and how to apply for it in advance. Often, more documents are needed because of Covid and it can… Continue Reading…


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