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How to Travel

Practical knowledge for the purposeful traveller

Why slow travel saves you money (and how to do it)

May 31, 2026 by Marco Chen
Traveler sipping coffee at a sunlit café table with an open journal and small backpack nearby

Slow travel isn’t just more rewarding — it’s genuinely cheaper. Here’s exactly how staying longer cuts costs, with real destinations, routes, and numbers.

Categories Budget & Money, How to Travel

How to plan a trip to Madagascar on a budget

May 30, 2026 by Sophie Renard
Lush Madagascar baobab trees at sunset with a dusty red road stretching into the horizon

Madagascar on a budget is possible — if you know the routes, the seasons, and where the costs actually hit. Practical logistics for independent travellers.

Categories Budget & Money, How to Travel

Travel insurance: what you actually need and what to skip

May 29, 2026 by Sophie Renard
Traveler reviewing insurance documents at airport with passport and boarding pass nearby

A practical guide to travel insurance in 2026 — what cover actually matters, what’s overpriced filler, and how to choose a policy for your trip.

Categories Budget & Money, How to Travel

How to travel carry-on only: practical packing tips

May 27, 2026 by Sophie Renard
Neatly packed open carry-on suitcase with folded clothes, toiletries, and travel essentials

Carry-on only travel is genuinely possible for weeks or months. Here’s what to pack, what to cut, and how to make it work across climates and trip types.

Categories How to Travel, Packing & Kit

Trans-Siberian railway trip planning guide (2026)

May 25, 2026May 21, 2026 by Sophie Renard
Trans-Siberian train crossing vast snowy Siberian wilderness at dusk

Routes, costs, visas, best carriages, and what to eat between Moscow and Vladivostok. Honest Trans-Siberian planning advice for 2026.

Categories Planning & Logistics, How to Travel

Spending Ramadan in a Muslim country as a tourist

May 25, 2026May 20, 2026 by Sophie Renard
Lantern-lit mosque at dusk during Ramadan, crowds gathering for evening prayers

Practical guide to visiting Morocco, Jordan, or Indonesia during Ramadan: what to eat, where to go, what to avoid, and how to behave respectfully.

Categories Budget & Money, How to Travel

How to travel with less plastic on the road

May 25, 2026May 15, 2026 by Sophie Renard
Reusable water bottle and bamboo utensils packed alongside a travel map

Real strategies for cutting plastic waste while travelling — from reusable kit to water safety by region, with honest logistics and specific destinations.

Categories Sustainable Travel, How to Travel

How to save money for a long term trip

May 25, 2026May 15, 2026 by Sophie Renard
Piggy bank beside a packed backpack and world map on a wooden desk

Practical, specific strategies to save money for a long-term trip — from cutting costs at home to budgeting on the road in Southeast Asia, the Balkans, and beyond.

Categories Budget & Money, How to Travel

How to reduce carbon footprint when flying in 2026

May 25, 2026May 14, 2026 by Sophie Renard
Jet plane soaring above clouds with a green leaf symbol on its tail

Practical, specific steps to reduce your carbon footprint when flying — from route choices and seat class to offsets that actually work.

Categories Sustainable Travel, How to Travel

How to find a good local guide without an agency

May 25, 2026May 13, 2026 by Sophie Renard
Traveler chatting with a friendly local guide on a bustling market street

Skip the agency markup and cold itineraries. Here’s how to find a knowledgeable, trustworthy local guide on your own — with real methods that work.

Categories Planning & Logistics, How to Travel
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