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Budget honeymoon tips

January 3, 2018
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Couple backpacking

People hear 'honeymoon' and think of 5-star hotels, all-inclusive resorts, and big expenses. It sounds amazing until we realize we have to pay for it ourselves. What happens if you don't have that kind of money? Do you spend the money you were saving for someday buying a house or do you give up honeymoon? Maybe there is a third option... Maybe you can have an unforgettable honeymoon without spending tons of money! It may be less comfortable, but since life usually begins at the end of your comfort zone, a budget/adventurous honeymoon could end up being even more awesome than...

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All you need to know before visiting Bolivia

December 27, 2017
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Bolivia

Budget Bolivia is one of the cheapest destinations in the Americas. • Prices for private rooms for two start at 15 USD (13 EUR) in Uyuni, 12 USD (10 EUR) in La Paz, and 10 USD (8.6 EUR) in Copacabana. • Street food is very cheap. Prices start at around 1 USD. Meals in sit-down restaurants are also very cheap - prices for a budget dinner vary from 3 to 9 USD (2.6 - 7.6 EUR). Local dishes are the cheapest. • Transportation prices are very affordable. Public transportation fares within the cities start at 0.15 USD (0.13 EUR). A 3.5-hour local...

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Zagreb – the best Christmas market in Europe

December 22, 2017
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Advent on Zrinjevac Zagreb

Are you searching for a romantic Christmas getaway? Well, search no more! For the third year in a row, Zagreb was declared the Best European Christmas destination. During the Advent season (this year from the 2nd of December 2017 to the 7th of January 2018), Zagreb transforms into a Christmas fairyland. We decided to check it out and we're glad we did. <3 The city took our breath away with its countless magical sights, sounds, and smells. It offers a romantic atmosphere, mulled wine, delicious food, festive stands, high-quality crafts, a wonderful ice park, concerts, choirs, and numerous other events. Come and...

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Bolivia travel itinerary

December 19, 2017
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Bolivia honeymoon

Bolivia is one of the poorest countries in South America, as well as one of the loveliest. It attracts visitors from all over the world with its remarkable ethnic, cultural and geographical diversity (its landscapes include majestic Andean peaks, a part of the Amazon river basin, and vast lowlands), rich history, tasty cuisine and numerous natural and manmade attractions, like Lake Titicaca, Isla del Sol, the Tiavanaku archeological site, Potosí, Sucre, La Paz, Madidi National Park, and of course Salar de Uyuni - the world's largest salt lake. Our four-day Bolivia honeymoon itinerary (things to see and things to do) DAY 1...

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All you need to know before visiting Peru

December 14, 2017
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Peru handicrafts

Budget Prices in Peru vary from low to considerably high in tourist areas. • Prices for private rooms for two start at 20 USD (17 EUR) in Machupicchu Pueblo (aka. Aguas Calientes), 15 USD (13 EUR) in Tumbes, Trujillo, and Paracas, 12 USD (10 EUR) in Nazca, and 10 USD (8.6 EUR) in Lima, Cusco, and Puno. • Food prices are generally low. Prices for a budget dinner vary from 3 to 13 USD (2.6 - 11 EUR). Street food is generally the cheapest (starting at 1 USD). • Transportation costs are affordable in Peru. Public transportation fares within the cities...

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Peru travel itinerary

December 11, 2017
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Peru honeymoon

Peru is a wonderful country that offers endless unparalleled natural and manmade attractions. It is known for its many archeological monuments, lovely colonial cities, stunning nature, highly developed ecotourism (especially in the Peruvian Amazon), diverse culture, rich history, great art, delicious cuisine, extreme biodiversity (Peru is one of the world's 17 megadiverse countries) and huge regional diversity - its landscapes range from vast deserts, a beautiful coastline, the Amazon rainforest, the Andean mountains, and major urban centers. Peru is without a doubt one of the most amazing countries in the world! Our eleven-day Peru honeymoon itinerary (things to see and things to...

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All you need to know before visiting Ecuador

December 7, 2017
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Ecuador wildlife

Budget Prices in Ecuador are very affordable. • In Quito, prices for private rooms for two start at 10 USD (8.6 EUR). • Food prices are generally low. A budget dinner costs somewhere between 3 and 8 USD (2.6 - 6.9 EUR). To save money on food avoid eating in tourist areas. • Transportation costs are low in Ecuador. Public transportation fares in Quito vary from 0.25 to 0.35 USD (0.21 to 0.3 EUR). A 12-hour international bus ride from Quito, Ecuador to Tumbes, Peru costs somewhere between 21 and 51 USD (18 and 44 EUR). • Prices for a 4-day...

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Ecuador travel itinerary

December 4, 2017
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Amazon rainforest honeymoon

This lovely equatorial country is an increasingly popular tourist destination. It is home to many endemic plants and animals (Ecuador is one of the world's 17 megadiverse countries) and wildly diverse landscapes, including a part of the Amazon rainforest, majestic mountains, a charming coastline, and, of course, the famous Galápagos Islands. Ecuador is also known for its happy inhabitants, rich history, vast cultural diversity, banana and cocoa production, and Quito - the highest capital city in the world.   Our eight-day Ecuador honeymoon itinerary (things to see and things to do) DAY 1 We arrived in Quito late in the evening. The bus...

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All you need to know before visiting Venezuela

November 30, 2017
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Venezuela

Budget Venezuela is a very cheap destination if you arrive with dollars or euros (in cash) and exchange them for bolivars at the black market (keep in mind, that such transactions may be somewhat risky). However, if you exchange money at the official exchange rate, pay with your credit card or withdraw bolivars from the ATMs, prices can get extremely high. • Official prices for private rooms for two start at 15 USD (13 EUR) in Caracas. If you pay with dollars, you can stay in a five-star hotel for as little as 5 USD (4.3 EUR). • Food prices are generally low....

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