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You don’t need to quit your job to travel

You don't need to quit you job to travel - The Solivagant Soul

What? That you don’t have to quit your job to travel ? In the past few years it seems like traveling is a biological imperative for all millenials. Don’t get me wrong, there are very few things in this world that I enjoy more than being with my backpack in a remote and unknown location. I know that I would enjoy a life on the road. I do not need a lot to live. And, of course, writing about travel, it’s been a while since the first time that I was asked: why don’t you quit your job to travel…

A love-hate affair with Thai food

Asia, Food, Travel 6

A love and hate affair with Thai Food - The Solivagant Soul

Last year I was lucky enough to spend a few weeks in Thailand. It was an unforgettable experience. I met a tone of people with many interesting stories and I saw wonders (naturals and manmade). Like in each one of my trips, an important part of it felt into the “Food” category. I wanted to truly immerse in their gastronomic culture and I wanted to try as many different meals as I could from “Thai Food”. The first days The first day that I spent in Bangkok I decided to go first to the Grand Palace. I wasn’t staying far…

That terrible consequence: Avoiding Jet lag

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The best tips on how to avoid Jet Lag - The Solivagant Soul

A couple of months back, as you know, I travelled to Thailand. It was the first time in years that I had to care about avoiding jet lag. If you are like me and want to get as much as you can done, I’m sure you don’t want to spend a week being a sleep-zombie. So… Here you have some tips for avoiding jet lag and get the most of your trip from day one. Selecting the best schedule to fly for avoiding jet lag Let’s be honest. I’m aware that most people select the cheapest flight option with non-crazy…

Catalan Christmas, a different holiday season

Europe, Travel 0

If there’s something we Catalans are specially good at is at being different. We are too cool to celebrate Valentine’s Day, so we have our own and celebrate St Jordi (much better if you ask me). In our holidays, we gather and dance in circles, or we dress up as demons and run the streets throwing sparks to the people. But it that were not enough, we love human castles and eat (kinda) burned onions while wearing a bib. We are a fantastic country, with very special and original traditions. And, is there something more original than our Catalan Christmas?…

German winter: Christmas Market in Cologne

Europe, Travel 0

Cologne Christmas Markets - The Solivagant Soul

After I moved to Belgium a few years back, one of the things I was the happiest about was that I was on a city with a beautiful Christmas market. And not only that, but only a few hours away from many others. In every city, or capital around here, there’s at least one interesting market. You can visit the weirdly lighten one in Brussels. Or the rustic in Liege. Or maybe the lovely one in Brugge. Each one of them has something special, but none compares to the Christmas market of Cologne. Because is not one or two, they…

Thailand Alone, first thoughts

Asia, Travel 2

I arrived from my first trip from Thailand solo a couple of weeks ago and I wanted to let you about my general feeling about the country. My first thought: OMG the humidity! To start, let me acknowledge that this is going to be very obvious. I know. But for me, the first thing that surprised me in Thailand was the weather. I came from (North) Europe, almost winter and after 16 hours of arctic temperatures (on the plane). Even though I tried to have some light clothes on, as soon as I arrived to Bangkok I started sweating. I…

How to get fit for travel or hiking

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Often, many questions arise before you start planning a trip. Since you clicked on this post, I guess that one of yours is how to get fit for travel or hiking. Good. These are things to consider well before you plan on leaving for a trip. Because let’s be honest, you won’t manage to be fit enough for a challenging trip if you start preparing only one week before departing. Disclosure: I am in no way a fitness expert and all of the following are just recommendations on how to get fit before travel from the point of view of…

Visit the love locks bridge in Cologne, Germany

Europe, Travel 44

The Hohenzollern Bridge, also known as the Love Lock Bridge in Cologne, is one of the most unique and interesting places to visit in Germany. Every year thousands of couples visit the bridge and leave a lock as a sign of their love. Legend says that their love will last as long as the lock stays on the Bridge. Similar to Paris and other places in Europe, this bridge is a beautiful example of…

One of the cities I liked the most when I was travelling through Europe with Interrail was Cologne. This very nice city is clean and alive. And has a very young feeling to it. The first time I was there I loved it, and I want to tell you why, and why you should visit the love locks bridge in Cologne, Germany. Also known as the Hohenzollernbrücke or Hohenzollen Bridge. After that first visit, I went there a couple of times a year for a while. And every time I went, I loved it more and more. The train station…

Interrail and Eurail, the best way to travel through Europe

Europe, Travel 39

Interrail and Eurail is without a doubt the best way to discover Europe. The network of trains and ferris in the old continent is great and using trains to move accross countres is the cheapest, greenest and safest option to visit Europe. This is a detailed guide to buy, enjoy and select the best interrail and eurail passes to discover Europe in the best way possible! It doesnt matter if you are a backpacker on your way to Europe or a luxury traveler, this will always be one of the best option!

Often people wonder what is the best way to visit Europe. I am here to convince you that Interrail and Eurail tickets are the best way to travel through Europe. If you like to drive, and you are only visiting one or two coutnries, a car is a great option. But it involves many additional costs (from renting the car to parking fees). And, you will be a slave of driving. But yes, you can find more secluded locations with private transportation. Despite this reason, I think this is not the best way to travel through Europe. Flying from one…

Visit the Medina of Tunis, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Africa, Travel 0

Visit the Medina of Tunis in Tunisia, a world heritage site by the UNESCO - The Solivagant Soul

A few years back I was lucky enough to spend a whole month in Tunis, the capital of Tunisia. During that month, I enjoyed swimming in the beaches of Sidi Bou Said much as I could. And, in several occasions, I visited also the ruins of Carthage. But there was one thing I did almost daily: visit the Medina of Tunis. What’s a Medina? Being clear, the medina is the old quarter of any city in the MENA (Middle East and Northern Africa). If you have seen any Indiana Jones movie, the place where “the bad ones” always try to…

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