Travel Advice
Travel better and smarter
In this section, passports are the pages and wanderlust is the ink that colors our articles!
Whether you're a seasoned nomad seeking new trails or a first-time explorer — or penguin — itching to spread your wings, consider this your virtual ticket to a world brimming with culture, flavors, and endless adventures.
Make the best of your journey with savvy tips, budget hacks, and insider knowledge.
We’ll help you to overcome jet lag, save big, uncover top-notch accommodations — with a view! —, discover prime spots for capturing the northern lights, hike hidden trails, dress up for the Arctic, pack light, get a discount on the best travel insurance, and everything in between.
Travel better, travel smarter and get ready to take off with Penguin Trampoline!
The northern lights seem to be everywhere on social media. A couple of decades ago, this breathtaking natural phenomenon was only accessible to just a few lucky people. Now, it’s easier than ever to try and see them.
But between the best locations, when to go, the weather forecast, and the more scientific details such as the Kp-index (Kp-what?), it's not always easy to know where to start.
So if the northern lights have been on your bucket list for a while, keep reading for a few northern lights tips!
"Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.”
Ah, wise words. But they still won’t pay for your trips!
While we’re privileged enough to be able to travel and work from anywhere, we make choices. But we also know how to travel cheaper!
Not all penguins live on golden sea ice! This article aims to show that traveling doesn’t have to be expensive. So, follow our little penguin guide!
In the most visited regions, mass tourism is sometimes perceived negatively by the local population. Locals often complain about tourists: "They wouldn’t do this at home"!
Without reaching the extreme case of party tourism in seaside resorts, most travelers notice an alteration of their behavior and perception. And for longer stays, they even come back transformed, different.
How can such a phenomenon be explained? Find out more about what I call the "bubble theory".
Your eyes open in an unfamiliar place... all of a sudden, you remember, you’re in New Zealand! But it's 4am, and you can't go back to sleep.
Sounds familiar? Since we know this too well, we have gathered some tips on how to avoid jet lag, or at least reduce it:
What to do before travelling? What to do on the plane? What to do during your trip? What to do when you come back?
Cities can be nice, but as far as we’re concerned, they do not trigger strong emotions like nature does.
Sure, some monuments are real masterpieces, but we don’t think there is anything more powerful and impressive than nature.
If your favorite artist is also Mother Nature, keep reading to discover 5 top destinations all nature addicts should have on their bucket list.
Are you looking for a complete change of scenery for your next trip? Sometimes, there is no need to travel to the other side of the world (or to space!) for an “out of this world” feeling.
So, check out these 6 places which will make you feel like you’re on a different planet.
You catch it one day, without warning. Restless legs, a lack of something, too long without flying, without new horizons, without jet lag…
Until the next departure, you collect objects related to travel, almost as an addiction. Your loved ones even encourage you with a world map to scratch with the destinations you visit, or a world clock.
A world clock!! You can have breakfast at Sydney time and dinner at LA time. Awesome…
For nature lovers, hiking is often the nicest and most eco-friendly way to discover a country.
From day hikes to more challenging treks, there are suitable options for everyone.
We’ve picked 5 destinations which we consider ideal for hikers of all ages and levels, but there are many others to discover!
Do you need your daily dose of nature in order to be happy? Do you dream of spending all your weekends and holidays in the wilderness? Would you enjoy seeing wild animals wandering in your backyard?
If your answers are yes, you might consider below locations to establish yourself!
The US is THE country for road tripping.
Land of legendary roads, huge distances and open spaces, some say you haven’t lived until you have experienced a road trip in the US.
We’re sharing a few tips to help you get ready if you are a road trip novice.
We often get asked if a travel insurance is necessary.
Good question!
Keep reading to find out, to learn all the benefits of a travel insurance, and to enjoy a 5% discount exclusive to Penguin Trampoline readers if you do need one.