Shimla, India
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How to Go to Shimla from Varanasi

When travelling in India we were originally planning of going to Sarnath, Agra, Delhi and Khajuraho right after Varanasi but the heat became so unbearable (around May) and the owner of the hostel even said that it’ll even get hotter by June and July. No wonder it’s the off peak season, only a few people …

Finland ski resort
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Best Places to Go Skiing & Snowboarding in Finland

While I’m the first to declare that my partner and I are NOT an adventurous couple compared to some, travelling from one country to another to try one new extreme activity after another, we do have a shared love of two adrenaline pumping sports; skiing and snowboarding. We’re still snowboarding together and it’s still our …

Hostel dorm room
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The Top 10 Things To Look For When Booking A Hostel

So you’re on Booking.com or Hostelworld.com ready to book your hostel with a few friends. You’ve easily narrowed down your choices by price and ranking, but are wondering how to sort through the over 200 hostels still available in your city of destination. Well I’ve come up a list of necessary requirements that will make …

Phnom Penh
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Where to Buy Mobile Phones in Phnom Penh

Mobile phones are an integral part of our life, and are especially handy when travelling. It gives us a chance to communicate to friends, family, book accommodation, find things to do and so much more. But what happens you are travelling in Cambodia and lose your phone or tablet? Or if it breaks? What do …

Music festival girl dancing
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The Ultimate Guide to Sziget Music Festival

Sziget is a monster of a festival, welcoming around 400,000 people through its gates each year. If the comparisons to Nevada’s Burning Man are true, expect one hell of a party. Location The festival venue, on the island of Óbudai-Sziget (Old-Buda Island), Hungary. Getting There Sziget is easily reached from anywhere in the Hungarian capital …