A Japanese Phone Number- How Hard Can That Be! Complicated, Tricky, Downright Unfair. As a resident of Japan I am thankful to my host country for accommodating me. I don’t intend to live here forever but I do wish to lead a relatively normal life. For that my needs are simple; food, accommodation and a …
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A little over five years ago, Christchurch was hit with its biggest earthquake to date, coming in at 7.1 magnitude. The earthquake devastated the city, destroying a vast majority of the city centre and hundreds of homes. In the end, over 150 people lost their lives and countless others lost family, jobs, friends and even …
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The second addition to this Budget Travel post is all about the flights. Buying flights can be frustrating and expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. Check out the tips below to make purchasing flights a lot easier and cheaper. Flights Buy one-way I buy a lot of my tickets only one-way. I do this …
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Budget travel is the real deal. Countless travelers are exploring this wonderful world right now for less than $50/day. I’ve put together a little guide (in two parts) that should help any new and seasoned solo traveler. I’ve found these tricks to help save money and enhance my travels in 30 different countries so far. …
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Traveling the world is many people’s dream; get up in one country and go to sleep in another. The pain is affording it. While many think it’s impossible to travel and work, others are showing them that it’s definitely doable. Whether you’re looking for a live-in position or temporary cash-in-hand job, there are several ways …
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It doesn’t matter if you’re flying across the country or across a continent, there are definitely staples that should be in everyone’s carry on to ensure a nice and relaxing flight. I have found over the years of travel that the list below have become a savior of sorts, especially on long-haul flights. The best …
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Traveling solo is one of the best experiences in the entire world. You get to choose when and where and for how long. You aren’t waiting on anyone, can eat anywhere you want, and spend as little or as much as you want. The freedom that comes with solo traveling is unbelievable and once you’ve …
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If you live anywhere in Europe, you are lucky. There are plenty of cheap flights to a variety of destinations right at your fingertips. I’ve found tickets for less than $8 before. It’s now caused an addiction that I cannot quit. Looking up cheap flights is fun, regardless of whether I book or not. I …
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There’s one thing that is universal about traveling; airline fees. They charge you for everything besides breathing these days. No longer do you get free snacks and drinks on short flights, a free piece of luggage to check, and some airlines even charge you to pick your own seat! Going on holiday should be a …
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