4 tips to travel the world with a full time job

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Are you a hardworking man or woman with a passion for travel? Do you  sometimes feel that your job  gets in the way of realizing the urge to travel? Well, here are 4 useful tips to help you plan your vacations better and more efficiently so that you can travel even more in addition to your demanding job.

No, this is not a blog post to convert to become a digital nomad. It is a blog full of very simple and useful tips and tricks from 2 experienced experts, in particular Jan and I.

Even though my instagram account makes it appear that we travel all the time, but nothing could be further from the truth. It’s indeed our dream to discover the world together, step by step. Because yes, we both have a full time job that we’re also passionate about.  It isn’t our ambition to travel full time. We love the variety. And that is what makes traveling extra special for us. It is the ideal way to escape from the busy daily life, recharge our batteries and then go back in good spirits. Moreover, every time we travel we enrich ourselves  with new inspiration and we have a satisfying feeling when we return. With this said, it’s proven that you don’t have to be a digital nomad to explore the world.

Curious to see which countries and areas we still want to explore? Check out our bucket list.

1- Strategic planning

The most important thing is to plan your vacation strategically. At the beginning of every new year we buy a calendar and start planning our vacations. The very first thing we do, is check when there are bank holidays or extended weekends. We try to plan our leave connected to these holidays. In this way we create longer weekends so that we save some of our limited leave days. For example, we planned a 6-day trip to Malta during the Easter weekend and we only had to take 3 days off from work  because of the extended weekend.

This doesn’t mean that we can no longer do spontaneous trips. The period may be fixed, but the destination can be a surprise until the moment we leave.

2- Shorter trips on a regular base

These days you can fly to a lot of destinations for a very low price on regular times. You can also reach the most beautiful  destinations quickly by car. That is why we often opt for shorter trips throughout the year, but on a regular base.

We always try to find  the right balance between active city trips and quick getaways with an emphasis on nature, hiking and relaxing. You can find more tips about beautiful and original destinations in the corresponding sections on the homepage.

3- Staycations

Traveling is also possible in your own country. We often associate traveling with exploring other countries. And sure, traveling abroad sounds maybe  a bit more exotic.

But you can perfectly experience the feeling of traveling in your own country too. Go on a weekend getaway or even a fun day trip. Believe me, a staycation can work miracles.

4- Road trips

For a further destination we usually opt for a time period of 2 or 3 weeks. Here as well, we try to take a period that includes a few holidays. The Christmas period for example, is a great time to save up some leave days.  This  Christmas holiday we traveled through South Africa.

When we choose a further destination, we always try to plan a road trip or a tour. That way we can use the time we spend there as efficiently as possible by seeing and experiencing as much as possible. Not everything has to be planned down to the last detail, but be sure to know in advance which places you want to visit and how long you will be traveling from one destination to another. Last summer, for example, we did a road trip through the Balkans and we were able to visit no fewer than 3 countries extensively in 2 weeks time.

I hope these tips help you to travel more in combination with your full-time job.

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Yours truly,

Sarah

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Would you like to plan an unforgettable trip? Then be sure to check out this useful overview of my personal travel tips!

Skyscanner is the place-to-be to book flights. This useful travel comparison website helps you find great deals for numerous destinations. Because I travel a lot, I often use airport parking. I already had good experiences with Parkos and Quickparking.

Booking accommodations is super easy through booking.com. Not only will you find plenty of stays and great deals, but by setting the filters you can quickly find an accommodation that meets all your needs.

When you're planning to rent a car during your trip, you should definitely opt for Sunny Cars. This transparent company collaborates with local car rental companies and ensures that all insurances ares already included when you book the car. So you don't have to worry about extra costs when picking up your car.

Are you looking for fun tours and unique travel experiences? Then head over to Getyourguide. Besides that, here you can also find some of the best deals for popular sights at your vacation destination.

Would you like to travel with public transport from one destination to another? Then 12togo is the place to be. Here you can easily find transfers in several countries.

Being a travel blogger I get a lot of questions about which photography equipment I use to photograph my travels.

I shoot with full-frame system camera: Nikon Z6II. I have a few lenses, but these 3 are my absolute favorites when traveling:

• All-round lens: NIKKOR Z 24-70 mm f/2.8. (I shoot almost everything with this. Are you just starting to shoot? Then I would recommend this lens)
• Wide-angle lens: NIKKOR Z 14-24 mm f/2.8. (Architecture, interior, landscapes,...)
• Zoom lens: Nikkor NIKKOR Z 70-200 mm f/2.8. (Wildlife,...)

A tripod is also important if you want to take pictures of yourself, or if you want to photograph with a low shutter speed (dark space, night photography, waterfall,...). I use one from Sirui. For videos to post on  my social media channels with I use my iPhone. When I travel alone I take my Joby GripTight GorillaPod PRO 2 with me. It's a small, useful tripod that I can attach to anything. Do you want to learn more about how to take the best vacation photos? Then take a look at my e-book where I share all my photography tips. Would you like to be able to edit your holiday photos quickly and beautifully? Then my Lightroom presets are an absolute must-have.

I wish you an unforgettable time on your next vacation!