Minimalist Journeys Blog
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Hi there, we are Sandra and Paul, a Gen-X couple passionate about values-based living and sustainable travel. We share with you everything you need to know to be a better traveller: Explore the world sustainably, affordably, and safely - with just the right gear.
Minimalist Journeys Blog
6d ago
If you are a frequent traveller and fond of running and can never afford to miss it, then always make sure to carry your running gear every time you travel ..read more
Minimalist Journeys Blog
2w ago
Are you keen to run a marathon in Africa, but don't know which one to choose or what to expect? My goal of running a marathon on every continent (except Antarctica) before the age of sixty, has so far taken me around Oceania (where I've run 20 odd events in New ..read more
Minimalist Journeys Blog
1M ago
Visiting Komodo National Park has been on my travel bucket list since I watched David Attenborough documentaries as a child. So when we started to plan our two-month trip around Indonesia, there was no question: we would somehow manage to incorporate Komodo National ..read more
Minimalist Journeys Blog
1M ago
Are you planning to visit Komodo National Park in Indonesia and wonder what the operators and their tours are like? In this article, we talk about our experience joining Red Whale Dive Center on a day trip around the park. We decided to go with them, as their ..read more
Minimalist Journeys Blog
2M ago
Indonesia is known to be a more budget-friendly holiday destination, even considering the cost of flying there. But how affordable is it when you stay longer than the customary one to two weeks and explore the country beyond Bali? We recently travelled around the ..read more
Minimalist Journeys Blog
2M ago
Portugal is generally considered one of Europe's more affordable destinations. But how affordable is it? If you are planning to visit Portugal you may want to know how much to budget for your trip. To help you with that, we’re sharing here how much we spent while ..read more
Minimalist Journeys Blog
2M ago
Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list in the same year as its larger cousin 70km up the coast, Kotor and its walled Old Town have long been hailed as a less crowded alternative to Dubrovnik. Several years ago, the New York Times jumped on the same bandwagon. But ..read more
Minimalist Journeys Blog
3M ago
I've been location-independent, travelling with carry-on luggage only, for more than 7+ years. Merino clothes have been my garments of choice - whether at the Snow Festival in Sapporo or the heat and humidity of Indonesia. A staple in my minimalist wardrobe (and one ..read more
Minimalist Journeys Blog
3M ago
Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list in the same year as its larger cousin 70km up the coast, Kotor and its walled Old Town have long been hailed as a less crowded alternative to Dubrovnik. Several years ago, the New York Times jumped on the same bandwagon. But ..read more
Minimalist Journeys Blog
3M ago
We recently talked about our carbon footprint and what we are doing to reduce it. We know everyone’s lifestyle is different, and what we do may not apply to you. That’s why we have put our heads together and collated more than 50 actions you can take to reduce your ..read more