Frequent flyer miles can get you free flights or upgrades for your booking to a higher class. Wouldn’t we all like that? But isn’t this only an option for businessmen who take the plane every other week for their work? No, not at all. It is also
Maartje's enthusiasm and curiosity knows no bounds. She loves museums, nature, food, walking, architecture, history, animals. Writing and photography is a big passion and she has been writing about cooking, minimalism, food, hotspots and travel for many years. Above all, she has a special place in her heart for castles, royal jewels and ancient Egypt. Maartje gave up her job as a lawyer to bring more balance to her life: less work and more life. Besides to The Orange Backpack, she works as a legal entrepreneur.
The ancient city of Petra is for sure the highlight of any visit to Jordan. In the middle of the desert, the Nabateans carved out their monumental temples and tombs some 3000 years ago in the rocks. Today, traveller can still visit the impressive results of this
The Jordan Pass is absolutely a must for a trip to Jordan. We normally aren’t big fans for these tourist passes. It is usually just a way to earn money from tourists and you won’t profit from them at all. The Jordan Pass is the only exception!
You know those stories of minimalists quitting their jobs, selling their homes and living with just their backpacks? Well, that’s not us, though we are big fans of minimalism and try to pack our travel bags in a minimalist way. Packing like a minimalist for your upcoming
Floating in the Dead Sea, beautiful hikes at mountain areas, the road trip of your life and age-old monuments … If you have booked a trip to Jordan, you will for sure have a special trip ahead of you. But first the preparation! These are the things
No matter how well you look after your travel budget and how smart you are with all possible budget tips, traveling usually costs a lot of money. You can earn that money in your job before and after your trip. But how much better is it if
The most used site for hotel bookings is for sure Booking.com. A large part of your travel costs will therefore probably end up with this provider. Let’s look into some smart ways to get a discount on Booking.com. Read more: looking for some incredible places to stay?
One of the biggest attractions of Namibia is the Etosha National Park. For many travelers, it is even the main reason to visit the country. It’s different from other national parks in Africa, as you don’t need a guide but can visit the park on a self-drive
The colorful Cartagena de Indias is a popular tourist destination and therefore a lot more expensive than the rest of the country. But there are plenty of options to visit the beautiful city of Cartagena on a budget! Cartagena on a budget: 6 budget-friendly travel tips #1
In the north of Colombia lies the mountain town of Minca in the jungle. It is as if entering another world! Minca is not far away from the warm beaches and tropical heat of towns such as Santa Martha and Palomino, but both the climate and nature