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The ultimate guide to travel planning

I am an absolute fanatic when it comes to planning itineraries. maybe it’s the thrill of potentially seeing all the things or the organizer in me who wants everything planned out.

Today I am sharing with you the step-by-step guide I have used (and still do!) to plan my itineraries, every single time. These are my tried-and-true methods, and I hope you will find these helpful in planning your adventures as well.

To use this guide, it is assumed that you have finalized your general destination already.

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The Perfect Week Itinerary: Spain

Updated for 2018!

An unexpected surprise, that was Spain was for me. A country with a rich history and the most elaborate of architecture, this place had quickly stolen my heart as one of my favorites in the world.

In this post, I am unveiling the perfect one-week itinerary for first-time visitors to Spain. This is based on the same itinerary I have done when I visited Spain for the first time, with updated information for 2018. Enjoy!

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The Perfect Week Itinerary: Belgium and the Netherlands

Updated for 2018!

One that’s famous for its picturesque windmill scenes and the other its delicious waffles, not only are Belgium and the Netherlands great national allies, they are also a heaven for gastronomy, architecture and plenty of eye-candy sights and activities.

The Perfect Week Itinerary: Belgium and the Netherlands

You will notice as you travel between the two countries of its many similarities in culture, history, and language. This particular itinerary is geared towards those who are first-time visitors and are interested to see some of the highlights of both.

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The Perfect Week Itinerary: Switzerland

Updated for 2018!

One of my absolute top destinations in Europe, and one that I hope to someday move to. Switzerland houses an abundance of beautiful sceneries, mild climates, and the world-famous Swiss Alps, it is also the only European country with FOUR (4!) official languages (German, French, Italian and Romansh).

Having been to Switzerland on 3 separate occasions, I’ve combined all of those trips to bring you this perfect 1-week itinerary full of my top recommended sights and travel routes.
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The Perfect Week Itinerary: Hawaii

Updated for 2018!

With temperatures staying consistently around 25-35 degrees Celsius for the majority of the year, Hawaii is the tropical destination to escape to any time of the year! I have been to Hawaii in both Spring and Winter seasons and I can vouch that the weather there has been pretty consistent in both cases.

If the amazing weather alone isn’t enough to convince you, Hawaii also houses an abundance of beaches, natural parks, trails, and unbelievable scenic drives. Whether you love the beach or you love hiking or both, you are in for a guaranteed treat when you go to Hawaii.

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The complete guide to starting a travel blog (updated for 2018!)

Do you want to start a travel blog? You, my friend, is in the right place! Starting a travel blog can seem like a daunting task, where do you begin? How is a travel blog different from a regular blog? What is the cost? Those are just a few of the many questions we will be answering in this complete guide to starting a travel blog.

In this guide, we will be covering everything you need to know to get your blog set up, from the idea-generation to long-term success.

Although this is a guide written with how to start a travel blog in mind, many of these tips and strategies can be applied to any blog of any niche.

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5 Epic Ways to Boost Your Frequent Flyer Rewards Without a Credit Card

When I was a student, I had always avoided using credit cards because it was so easy to get myself in debt. Maybe you are in the same boat and want to avoid the temptations, or maybe you don’t trust credit cards because of the risk of identity theft. Whatever your reason, don’t let the lack of credit cards stop you from earning frequent flyer miles.

A lot of people have the misconception that swiping your credit card is the only way to earn frequent flyer miles. Partly this is due to credit card companies constantly offering 4-5 figure bonuses when you sign up. It is certainly true that credit cards help with earning miles faster, but the reality is that it just isn’t for everyone.

If you have been stuck trying to earn miles without a credit card, here are 5 sure-fire ways that had helped me get more frequent flyer miles out of my everyday lifestyle.
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10 Frequent Flyer Myths Busted

You probably hear these stories all the time: “Couple from XYZ traveled to 30 countries for an entire year for less than $10,000 all-inclusive!”, or “so and so traveled around the world for $400 round-trip while flying first class!”

If you asked me what I thought of frequent flyer programs or travel hacking a few year ago, I’d probably tell you I don’t believe in them. In fact, I think the reason why there are so many misconceptions about redeeming free flights (or how frequent flyers like to call it: award flights) probably stems from the fact that this whole concept just sounds too good to be true.

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The Perfect Week Itinerary: Hokkaido

One of my absolutely favorite countries in the world, I have a super huge crush on Japan for its culture, fashion, and cuisine. When I had the chance of visiting Japan for the first time, there were so much I wanted to see and do, one of them is visiting Hokkaido.

Any outdoor enthusiasts’ heaven, the island is known for its abundance of winter and summer activities and its many hot springs scattered throughout the island. As much as I want to cover the entire Hokkaido region in a week, there just way too much to see to fit everything in. In this itinerary, I am focusing on exploring Hokkaido’s most popular sights in one week.

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