We all know obvious things that make our travels more sustainable: avoid planes, use public transport and don't disturb wildlife. Is that all?

To make your trip as smooth and interesting as possible I gathered some common mistakes I see people make whilst they are travelling. I hope you can avoid these in order to have the best trip possible.

Are you sick of the one week vacations you take twice a year? Would you rather not spend your time in huge hotel chains that do not represent the real culture of the country you are in? Traditional vacations are outdated and no longer excite me as much. Maybe you feel the same way.Travelling for... Weiterlesen →

How expensive is travelling really? So many people live with the false thinking that travelling always costs a lot. It really doesn't need to.

It was yet again time to change my hostel. This time for the last time on my journey through the south of Spain. The "Malaga stop hostel ab" was an odd name. Actually on the outside of the building it said "Malaga sTOP Hostel" so I assume they wanted to write "Malagas Top Hostel", which... Weiterlesen →

The last destination on my journey through Spain was the beautiful city Malaga in the south of the country. At first, there were almost no tourists or larger crowds of people around, as it was already the end of November and rained most of the time. My first impression was quite positive nevertheless. The streets... Weiterlesen →

The vibrant Spanish city Barcelona and its almost 1.7 million inhabitants welcomed me in winter 2019 to stay 2 weeks there and discover what it has to offer. Here is a summary of all the experiences I made that may help you on your stay in this beautiful city. This is a guide and suggestions... Weiterlesen →

My second week started with rain and I knew it was time to change my hostel again. Its name "The Hipstel" was very fitting as I was greeted by the guy at the reception singing to reggae.I loved all the beautiful details of this accommodation. The building was old and big with many rooms and... Weiterlesen →

After flying for about an hour I landed in Barcelona at around 6 pm. I could immediately sense that I am in a big city again as the whole energy was faster paced and generally more busy than in Mallorca.My first hostel in Barcelona called "St. Christophers Inn" was so perfect. I loved the old... Weiterlesen →

The second week of my time in Mallorca started with a location change. I checked into the "Urban Singular" in another part of the city called "El Terreno". It was not that close to the center but in the middle of the party scene and had the harbour right infront of the main door. I... Weiterlesen →

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Last weekend my friend and I took the one hour long train to Oxford, a famous city in England with 150,000 inhabitants. Most people know about its universities, rich history and stunning countryside. City Center The first thing we did after checking in at our hostel was take a hop-on hop-off bus through the magical,... Weiterlesen →

On a sunny weekend in mid-April I got on a train and found the perfect seat next to a window. While we made our way through the changing landscape I daydreamed about the beach, waves and sunshine. Clouds accompanied us and it seemed as if they knew exactly where I was going. Soon I'd be... Weiterlesen →

Vienna is the capital of Austria and has nearly 2 million inhabitants (a quarter of all people living in Austria). It is frequently visited by tourists from all over the world and is a cultural centre with a long history. Here is a short guide in the form of lists of all the things you... Weiterlesen →