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The side of Amsterdam most visitors miss.
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It doesn’t take much to experience the version of Amsterdam that everyone knows. The real magic of the city, though, is waiting for you just a little outside where all the guides push you to... Come and find out the hidden gems that make Amsterdam even more special :) 18+ Incredible Hidden Gems in AmsterdamIn a city with such a strong identity, it can be hard to look past the usual suspects: you know, the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh, Vondelpark... It took me a couple of visits to start seeing a beyond the usual too. But then I realised about the bloody beautiful medieval courtyards you can visit for free, the better alternatives to Rijks and Vondelpark, or the UNESCO-listed ecosystem where you can spot wild seals on a day trip... Point being, there is a BETTER and more interesting side to this city. And you're about to discover it.
Amsterdam is full of little wonders. You just need to know where to look. And let's be honest, at some point monotony gets to us all, so it makes sense to spice up your travels with something a little different 😜 Travel far. Spend less. Live more. |
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Most people think budget travel means suffering through dodgy beds and skipping meals to save a few dollars. It doesn't. Budget travel means getting closer to the places you visit, putting money in the hands of locals, and coming back a different person. The trips that change you are rarely the expensive ones. Read our post on7 Reasons Why EveryoneShould Try Budget Travel! How far do you think you can go with this? There's a reason why the backpacker life is so appealing. When you strip away...
South America is MASSIVE, and deciding where to go and how to travel can be a mind-boggling task. Every border crossing is like you're stepping into a different world... If you're thinking of travelling there, it helps to have an idea of the routes that make the most sense for the amount of time you have. But it also helps massively when you at least have a general understanding of the region and the different countries you're about to visit. And that's where we come in 😉 South America in 60...
Let me ask you something, Reader: have you ever talked yourself out of staying in a hostel? Or maybe you're the opposite: a bunk-bed-loving, dorm veteran, "I'll sleep when I'm dead" kind of traveller who's heard every hostel myth in the book. And rolls their eyes every single time. Either way, this one's for you. Click here to read:10 Popular Hostel Mythsand Why They’re False Oh, no, not again... Hostel myths are everywhere. They live in the minds of first-timers who haven't taken the plunge...