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Travel Hacking for Beginners: A Guide to Saving Thousands on Travel

In February of 2014 I flew from South Florida to Hong Kong on United Airlines (don’t worry, I didn’t get dragged off the flight). That’s a 16 hour, round the world journey that should have cost me $854.20. But how much money did I pay for it? $5.60 Here’s the proof. Here’s another example: In ...

5 Ways to Drastically Improve Your Travel Photography

Being able to capture amazing images that tell stories is probably the main reason people get into travel photography. Returning home and showing all of your friends and family the amazing places you visited is great, but what if you want to get a little more serious with your travel photography? Maybe you want to ...
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Trekking Torres del Paine: The Ultimate Guide to The “O” Circuit

The Circuit trek in Torres del Paine is a trip for the intrepid traveller! This is an expedition where you’ll truly be out in nature, and away from the crowds. When deciding which trek to do in the National Park (W or O), it’s important to be realistic about your physical abilities. The “O” (Circuit) trek ...
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50 Websites That Pay Aspiring Digital Nomads

Money makes the world go round. It funds my lifestyle and my travels, and ensures I have a roof over my head and food on the table. Oh, and the odd snorkeling tour or night out on the town is great too. As I’m sure you were also told, “to get money you need to get ...
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Punta Arenas, Chile: The City at The End of The World

Chile has to be one of the most interesting looking countries. A sliver of land that stretches along the Pacific coastline for more than 6,000 kilometers. Bordered by the cool Pacific Ocean on the west side, and the imposing Andes Mountains on the east, Chile is an isolated place. From central Chile, heading south, the country starts to ...
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A Guide To Valparaiso – Chile’s Colorful Street Art Capital

Brilliantly colored buildings, breathtaking lookouts, old funiculars and some of South America’s finest street art all pouring down steep hills towards a busy sea port and a secluded natural harbour. When we heard this description of Valparaiso, we knew we had to go. It even has a cool nickname: “Valpo“. At this point we’d been ...