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Seaplane in the Maldives – Everything You Need to Know for Your Seaplane Transfer

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025 by Cristina
View from inside a seaplane in the Maldives. On the window we can see the airplane's propeller and the gorgeous blue water around a tiny island.

Dreaming of a seaplane in the Maldives and not sure where to start, or if you even want to do this (or if it’s required?)? Read here everything you need to know!

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15 Incredibly Useful Tips For Business Travel

May 14, 2025 by Cristina
Desk with a silver laptop on the left hand side, a vase with pink flowers in the back and a golden lamp in the right hand side.

Getting ready for your first business trip? Check out these actionable tips for business travel so that you can make your trip easy, productive, and enjoyable

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The Best 5 Days in Kyoto Itinerary: What to See & Do

August 16, 2024October 6, 2023 by Cristina
Fushimi Inari shrine in Japan

Planning a trip to Kyoto, Japan? This comprehensive 5 days in Kyoto itinerary covers everything you need to see and do in this awesome old Capital of Japan.

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Internet in Japan for tourists – 7 ways to have Internet when traveling to Japan

August 28, 2025June 15, 2023 by Cristina
Japanese bookmark received when buying a SIM card and a travel book I'm currently reading

7 ways to have Internet in Japan for tourists – from pocket Wi-Fi to SIM cards and beyond. Your comprehensive guide to staying connected while discovering Japan

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Onsens in Japan – Rules, tips and everything you need to enjoy a hot spring in Japan

August 16, 2024May 5, 2023 by Cristina
Red bridge over a river in Japan

Planning a trip to Japan and considering visiting a hot spring? Look no further, as this post contains everything you need to know about onsens in Japan!

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7-day Tokyo itinerary – What to do in Tokyo, Japan for a week

August 23, 2024October 11, 2022 by Cristina
Digital art museum, a part of modern Japan - one of the myths about Japan

Headed to Tokyo, Japan and you’re having a hard time choosing what to do there? Check out this 7-day Tokyo itinerary that contains everything you need and more!

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Iceland Packing List – Summer Essentials You Need (PDF included)

August 19, 2024April 27, 2022 by Cristina
Rhino shaped rock in the middle of the ocean in Iceland

Getting ready for Iceland? Then you definitely need this Iceland packing list for summer. Includes a printable containing what to pack for Iceland in the summer.

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One or two days Hiroshima itinerary – The complete self-guided tour

August 19, 2024March 23, 2022 by Cristina
Autumn view of the Hiroshima A-Dome - a must in any Hirshima itinerary

Spending one day in Hiroshima is a must-do while in Japan and this one or two-day Hiroshima itinerary is the complete self-guided tour you will ever need.

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65+ things to do in Iceland in July: what to do in Iceland in summer

August 20, 2024January 21, 2022 by Cristina
things to do in Iceland in July: what to do in Iceland in summer

Getting ready for your trip to Iceland? Check out this list of things to do in Iceland in July and find out what is there to do in Iceland in the summer!

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Silfra snorkeling review: everything you need to know

August 20, 2024July 27, 2021 by Cristina
Silfra snorkeling review - everything you need to know

Swimming between tectonic plates in Iceland is a special experience, so special that you need a Silfra snorkeling review to find out everything you need to know.

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