We’ve rounded up five of the top solo female travel bloggers to follow, each of which offers useful solo travel tips and tricks, well-written account that take you to places far and wide, and captivating photography.
Before embarking on your next vacation, try these five effective web hacks which may just save you both time and money.
For the minimalist traveler, downsizing allows us better focus on the adventure in front and less on the heaps of clothes and gadgets which often go unused on vacation. If function and ease of travel is at the forefront of your trip, then these are the travel gadgets for you!
The new lifeeasy waterproof anti-theft roll top business laptop bag is an updated version of what was, with a variety of nifty features that will come in handy regardless of travel destination and distance.
A report by scientific journal Nature Climate Change estimates that tourism accounts for around 8% of international greenhouse gas emissions, with aviation contributing largely to this issue given the industry’s excessive levels of air pollutants. This creates implications for our future environment and impacts climate change.
According to Statista, over two million apps are ready for download from the Apple store alone, with a huge selection for the travel market. For the young savvy traveler of today, here’s the top nine apps you need for staying on track, saving money and discovering local secrets.
Digital nomad retreats, or co-working retreats, are increasingly growing in popularity, with more and more companies offering this as a travel experience. Flexible in nature, attendees can join for a set amount of time, generally two weeks or a month, and split their days between working together, networking and learning, and traveling throughout the destination.
Although hotels attempt (often in vain) to recapture a slice of the direct booking market share through special packages, gifts upon arrival or loyalty points, OTAs reign in the field. In fact, according to Travel Daily News, OTAs are projected to account for 41% of all hotel bookings by 2020, with over half of all millennials currently booking their hotel through an OTA – driven by a desire for convenience.
Low-cost airlines began revolutionizing the airline market in the 1970s, a time when new airlines launched competitively low prices in a strategic move to capitalize on a wider customer base. The first airline to disrupt the market was Pacific Southwest Airlines, which undercut its main competition by offering flights with dramatic price differences. In a relatively short timeframe, an influx of low-cost carriers dominated a significant chunk of the lucrative market, which has generated tremendous momentum as more budget airlines enter the network.
Traditional airlines are therefore facing increased threat of competition, forcing them to reposition and rethink pricing, services, products and even marketing models in a battle to maintain market share.
Although arguably more cost effective, point to point carriers have a reputation for hidden costs, charging for add on services and flying less impressive planes. So how do low-cost airlines compare to an economy seat on the world’s most renowned airlines?
As the travel industry continues its upward growth trend, and as traveler budgets increase and new airline routes are launched, the curiosity to explore new destinations remains on trend. In fact, TrekkSoft has revealed that around 45% of travelers have a bucket list in mind with most venturers in search of discovering something new.
According to insight and research from industry experts, these cities are projected to be some of the most popular to visit in 2019.
Copenhagen, Denmark
As a cultural center design, with delicious dining and striking architecture, Denmark’s capital is experiencing a revival. Aside from its Michelin-starred restaurants, green landscape and accessibility, the city of “hygge” (a Norwegian word for the feeling of coziness) offers a rich cultural history – being home to the oldest monarchy globally, spectacular museums and fashionable shopping districts, and having a long-standing jazz scene with packed out clubs across the city.
