Hey everyone!
So, after Daniel and I had our sailing adventure around Croatia we decided to have a mini vacation in Dubrovnik, Croatia. We were there for 2 nights but we tried to get the most in such a short time.
Category: Travel
One Week Sailing in Croatia (Itinerary and Packing List)
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Before my partner and I embark on our big backpacking adventure, we have taken a “mini” sailing vacation in Croatia for one week. I am usually a budget traveller but this trip is definitely one of those that can break the bank. I backpacked Croatia 7 years ago, and I think that there are tons of ways to travel in Croatia on a budget. So, this post will not be about staying on a budget. This is a trip that we have been planning for almost a year, and it required some saving up. Although this is, in my opinion, a luxurious trip, we still managed some ways to not go over-the-top with our spending. Our trio consisted of 2 boats, 8 people on one, and 12 on the other. I am going to write about our itinerary and what I should have packed for a one-week sailing trip in Croatia. If you are interested in what we did after this trip, then read my post about our time in Dubrovnik. So, let’s dive right in!
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How to Afford to Travel
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Most people that travel have developed a life passion for it. Once you catch the “travel bug”, it is hard to not spend your free time thinking about your next vacation destination. There is one glaring disadvantage when one decided to travel as much as possible, and that is the fact that it is hard on the bank account. Travelling is expensive. Even if someone is a budget traveller, it is still expensive to purchase flights and hostels. Some people grew up taking many family trips around the globe, but I did not experience this luxury as a child. It could possibly be why I enjoy intercontinental travel so much. However, it is possible to travel or live abroad (especially if you are young!) without going extremely in debt. So, here are some ideas on how you can also afford this luxury.
1. Be a Teacher
This was a huge factor why I chose to be a teacher. Of course, it is important that you also have a passion to educate others. However, being a teacher in Canada is really worth it since you get 12 weeks of vacation every year. Many other jobs offer only 2-4 weeks of vacation so it is rare to find a job with so much opportunity to take holidays. Although, you are working a lot throughout the year so it is harder to take vacations in the off-season. Also, when you are travelling, so is everyone else, so you often are visiting countries during their high season. Being a teacher in Sweden is less enticing since Swedes get so many vacation days already. More on that later!
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Free Obstacle Course in Gothenburg
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So, I have been on vacation for about a month now, and I am now finally finding time to write. I don’t really know what has been hindering me the past month. Probably the main reason is that I have been reading the Harry Potter books (in Swedish) which means that each book takes approximately 5 times as long. Low and behold, I am almost done with the 7th book, and I am finally feeling like I should get back to blogging and focus more on what I love to do most in the world, TRAVEL! So, I think that after playing around for a few months, I have finally figured out that I would like to focus on my travels, as well as what there is to do for expats living in Sweden.
I am going to write about a hidden gem in Gothenburg that can be found in the neighbourhood, Kallebäck. It is located a bit outside of the city centre but is easily reachable with the 50 bus (towards Kallebäck) from Brunnsparken (the major transportation hub near Central Station, directly outside of Nordstan, the big shopping complex). You hop on the bus and get off at Smörgatan. You can also drive since there is free parking on site. If you are looking it up on Google Maps, it is called Bergets Hinderbana.
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