Madagascar is definitely a destination that should be on your bucketlist, but also one that you should be well prepared for. I’ve already gotten a lot of questions ranging from vaccines to drone regulations, so I’m going to go through them all to help you prepare! I will definitely disclose up front that we were told by the local guides and hotel several times that...
Let me just start this post out by saying that you have to do a Bhutan tour in order to visit the country. You cannot just go there and explore on your own. This is likely part of the country’s aim to protect their culture and holy sites, since it’s one of the few non over-tourism destinations in the world! This is a smart move, considering how many...
Socotra Island is an extremely remote, difficult, yet unique and beautiful destination, which many people don’t think to travel to. Therefore, there isn’t a lot of solid information or posts with travel tips to prepare you for a intense week there. The famous Dragon’s Blood Trees of Socotra that are only found on this island! I wasn’t aware of...
Dragon Blood Tree forest in Socotra Island – Copyright @mylifesatravelmovie Let me just start out by saying that Socotra Island is one of the most intense adventures I’ve had in my ten years of traveling solo, but absolutely worth it. This relatively small island has drastic and stunning landscapes, plus a lot of endemic plants, like the famous...
Planning a trip to the European Union (EU) is an exciting endeavor, but it’s crucial to understand the 90 day EU tourist visa to keep track of your visa’s validity to ensure a smooth and enjoyable stay. If you’re traveling on a 90-day tourist visa, it’s essential to be aware of how many days you have left within the EU out of the 180 they give...
Many of the “dangerous” stereotypes of Papua New Guinea are around the tribes being violent, “eating people”, etc. But I felt completely safe! Disclaimer: while I really did travel to Papua New Guinea solo, I also went there to become an ambassador for the NGO, PNG Tribal Foundation, and was accompanied by their founder who is from there. I...
Raise your hand if you want to know how to avoid Airbnb’s high fees! Seriously though, how much does it suck when you think you’ve found a great deal, then when you go to book, Airbnb adds on a couple hundred dollars in fees? No bueno. While it is slightly more risky to avoid them (and slightly risky for me to even post this), sometimes it has to be done...
Now that more of us are back on flights for business trips or much-needed vacations, it’s also time to remind ourselves about the struggle of long-haul flights. You would think all that time working from home in 2020 and 2021 would have prepared us for being stuck on an airplane for 10 hours, but I can tell you that long-haul flights are just as painful as ever...
If you think times are tough for travel and work right now, imagine being a travel blogger! I’ve still managed to travel quite a bit (15 countries last year on 6 continents), I just now do it a lot more cautiously and safely. By the way, I’m talking mostly about virus-safety for once. But I’ve added in the regular safety aspect as well when choosing...
Argentina opened borders 1 month before our trip was scheduled to start in Patagonia and Antarctica! Right now it’s less “where do I want to go” and “where CAN I go” when it comes to travel, so I hope this post on how to find travel restrictions by country in 2022 is helpful for you! I have been traveling safely, and frequently since I...
