Did you just google How to make travel itinerary? Great, so it means that you love travel planning as much as we do. Then we have something great in common. Making travel itinerary always helps us to stay on track and it helps us to stay organized. Also, making a travel itinerary makes your plans real. Before that, it is just an idea in your head, but when you start putting ideas and plans on paper it becomes real. So, no matter if you love to travel with the detailed travel plan, or just a basic outline, it is always… The post How to make travel itinerary in 6 easy steps appeared first on One ..read more

Travel planning after coronavirus and how will it change? That is a question that we have had on our minds since March. During the first few months, we all were just witnesses to a world-changing around us. Of course, without a possibility to do anything about it. Now some time passed. The first shock is over. And we all had some time to think about the ramifications of the virus on the world as we knew it. The world is slowly coming to more normal. At least in some parts of the world. It will be a very slow process,… The post 14 tips – Travel planning after coronavirus appeared first on One a ..read more

Why should you become your own travel planner? Because no one knows you better than YOU. Most people have two things in common – a love for travelling and no time to plan it. We have met very few people that would say: “I hate travelling.” However, we have met a lot of people saying: “I love travelling, but I don’t know how to plan it. It is time-consuming and I don´t have time for it.” Maybe you are one of those people. Perhaps you work 9 to 5 to build a successful career. Maybe you even work two jobs… The post Why should you become your own travel planner? appeared first on One and Half back ..read more

Would you like to know how to improve your travel planning skills? Right now, at this moment? The answer is easier than you think. It is really easy! Do not let anyone or anything ruin your travel planning and holidays in general! Not even your subconscious! Believe it or not, your subconscious can sabotage your travel planning! Even if you do not realize it. I guess that is why it is called subconscious! We are hugely influenced by our surroundings. And even if you try really hard not to be influenced by social media, you probably are. We definitely are… The post How to immediately improve yo ..read more

Those who follow us know that we love to travel and trek independently. As independently as possible. Which often means no group tours and no trekking agencies. It is our personal style, mainly because we don´t want to lose our freedom of choice. We just like our independence.  But should you use a trekking agency for trekking the Everest base camp?  Is it dangerous to trek independently? Should you go with a trekking agency instead? Here are the facts that will help you decide. Should you use a trekking agency? It is probably obvious that we don´t think you need… The post Do you need a trekki ..read more

Can Everest base camp trek be done on a budget? That is the question. And the answer is….. It depends.  Everest base camp trek can´t be done on a budget unless everything goes absolutely smoothly and according to your plan.  Let me explain why. Picture perfect scenario. You booked your international flights, planned a few days in Kathmandu and book flights to Lukla. You are ready to get started, you are pumped.  But HEY.  Something goes wrong. If everything goes according to your plan than Everest base camp trek can be done on a budget. But Everest base camp trek,… The post Can Everest base ca ..read more

Trekking to Everest base camp will be the adventure of your life. It is one crazy hell adventure, that you will never forget. You also need to be ready for it. That is why we put together our 12 tips to know before trekking to Everest Base camp trek. 1) Don´t trust Lonely Planet guidebook when trekking to Everest base camp Even though we love the Lonely Planet guidebooks and we buy one for every trip, this one just disappointed us. Generally, the guidebook is not bad. What is bad is the timing given in the guidebook. Especially timing of trekking… The post 12 tips to know before trekking to Ev ..read more

Everest base camp trek is one of the most challenging treks you can do as a trekker. Even though there is a paved road almost the entire way, the high altitude makes it very hard and challenging. The proper preparation is the key for every trek, and Everest base camp trek is no exception. We spent five months researching and planning, but even though we spent countless hours preparing, there were still a few things that still surprised us. Food on Everest base camp trek There is a very common myth that garlic, lemon and ginger help you with acclimatisation.… The post Everest Base camp trek: th ..read more

Choosing the best road trip car is key to planning an unforgettable road trip. It makes perfect sense. You will spend countless hours in that car, you might even plan to sleep in it. So you don´t want to end up with a road trip car that doesn´t fit your needs.  But… The post How to choose the best road trip car? appeared first on One and Half backpacks ..read more

For us, a road trip is a synonym for a perfect vacation. And not just because we enjoy driving, but because we enjoy the freedom to go wherever we want to and when we want to. A road trip can be an unforgettable experience, but it can also be stressful. Especially if… The post How to plan a road trip in 7 easy steps? appeared first on One and Half backpacks ..read more