How to Travel Sustainably
In my eyes, travel is one of the most important things we can do to better ourselves. Not only do you see amazing monuments and meet colorful people, you learn different ways of ov
travel basics
To make the content on this site easy to navigate, understand and digest, main themes found on Horizon Unknown are slipt into 3 categories below:
- Travel tips
- Culture shock
- Travel insurance
Under each heading below, you’ll find a selection of the most popular and useful posts on that topic.
That way you can get to the information that is important and relevant to you.
Whether you’re new to travel, or you’re a seasoned explorer, these travel tips will help make sure you’ve got every base covered before you leave home!
From what to pack and what to research to spotting common scams while on the road, plus much more. With personal examples of why I believe each and every tip is worthy, these are things I’ve learned while traveling for over five years.
travel basics
#19 Travel Tip Tuesday – How to Overcome Your Fear of Flying Tips
Looking for tips to get over a fear of flying? Travel anxiety when flying can come in many different forms – and just the thought of turbulence can cause sweaty palms. So wha
#18 Travel Tip Tuesday – 15 Tips on How and Why to Travel Carry-On ONLY
Have you ever went traveling and quickly found out you brought way too many things? Things you didn’t need and now you had to carry them around daily? This Tuesday Travel Tip
10 Amazing Backpacker Hostel Etiquette Tips – Be a Great Roomie!
If you’ve stayed in a handful of hostels, you’ve probably encountered a handful of less than respectable guests. That’s where learning your hostel etiquette comes in. Even if
Complete Guide to Staying in Hostels – Sleeping in Backpackers
If you’re new to hostels, or you want to learn how to become a better hostelling roommate, read on for everything you need to know about staying in a hostel. Think of this as a 1
Travel Tips Tuesday 17 – 6 Tips on How To Save Money While Traveling
Budget travel can be a little overwhelming for someone just starting their travel adventures, but it doesn’t need to be difficult. These 6 tips on how to save money while tra
culture shock
Ah yes, culture shock. If you’re traveling different cultures around the world, sooner or later a culture shock will likely sneak up on you.
These shocking new cultures hit each and every traveler differently and some harder than others. By learning what cultural differences are out there you can adjust easier.
Who knows, you might end up enjoying a culture shock after all.
5 Suggestions on How to handle Culture Shock in Turkey
Let’s look at some common types of culture shock in Turkey. Travel is the best thing we can do to broaden horizons as every country is different, but that brings unexpected c
5 Culture Shocks You May Experience in Costa Rica
International tourists, retirees, and study abroad students flock to Costa Rica for many good reasons. Besides being a relatively safe country to travel around, Costa Rica invites
Indonesian Culture Shock | 7 Differences of Culture in Yogyakarta
Culture shock in Indonesia can surprise even the most seasoned travelers. To take about the cultural differences in Indonesia, specifically Yogyakarta, Maddie and James from the Wa
Travel insurance and why you need it
Travel insurance could be included in the travel basics section (and it is), but I think it is so important, it gets it’s own section here.
If you’re thinking of any travel, you should be covered by travel insurance. The consequences are just NOT worth it! For peace of mind while on the road, click to find out about hassle-free travel insurance.
“If you can’t afford travel insurance, you can’t afford to travel”
18 Travel Insurance Stories From Travelers – Why You Need To Be Covered
These 18 travel insurance stories from travelers around the globe prove how important great coverage is. From scuba diving to airports, road trips to carving sides of mountains 
Travel Insurance – Why You Need It!
If you can’t afford travel insurance – you can’t afford to travel – I believe every person that sets off on travel, no matter the location or duration, shou