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Guides for Better Travelling

After years of travel and countless experiences, we've gained valuable insights and learned a few lessons the hard way. This firsthand knowledge allows us to create practical guides that help fellow travellers navigate their journeys with confidence.

Our comprehensive booking guides and expert tips prepare you for the unexpected. With the right advice, you'll be better equipped to handle surprises on the road — and even save money along the way.

Clarion Airport Hotel Vantaa

Do Hotel Price Guarantees Work?

  • Published 11/10/25

Numerous hotel booking services advertise a best price guarantee. They promise to refund the price difference or even more if the same hotel room is found cheaper on another booking site. Is this just marketing talk, or do these promises hold true? Read about our experience with the Exe Hotels chain’s best price guarantee.

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Aspire Lounge Helsinki

Advice for Independent but Safe Travel

  • Published 10/10/25

North Europeans love to chase good weather in the southern sun. Many choose package tours for their convenience and security. Here are our tips on what to consider when travelling independently without a tour operator.

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Finnair Airbus in Madeira

Airline Luggge Rules - Things You Need to Know

  • Last updated 05/10/25

Checked luggage is rarely included in basic airfare anymore. If you're on a "light" ticket, you'll almost certainly have to pay an extra fee. Read our guide to understand these luggage pricing principles, understand the other crucial rules, and make the most economical choice for your next flight.

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GetJet Airlines B737 cabin

Travel Agencies' Extras – Benefit or Waste of Money?

  • Published 30/09/25

There are numerous travel agencies offering flights at prices lower than those of the airlines themselves. Almost all of them also provide additional services in conjunction with flights. Read our article to find out if these extra services really offer value for money.

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Norwegian Boeing 737-800 in Split

How to Book Cheap Flights - Our Best Tips

  • Published 04/11/24

Airfares can fluctuate significantly. We compiled 11 actionable strategies to help you cut travel costs. While these suggestions aren't miraculous, they offer straightforward measures to secure lower-cost flights. Dive into our guide to potentially reduce expenses on your upcoming trip.

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AirBaltic Airbus A220 at Riga Airport

Should You Accept Airline's Voucher Offer?

  • Published 23/05/24

It is common nowadays for flights to be cancelled before the planned travel dates. The airline may no longer be able to fly to specific destinations. Please read our article to learn which is wiser: accepting the refund as an airline voucher and applying for a monetary refund.

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Passports and airplane

Travel Insurance - Why Every Traveller Needs One?

  • Published 23/05/24

We travel multiple times a year, so we have continuous travel medical insurance even though no one necessarily requires it. Our travel medical insurance is always valid whenever we exit Finland. In this article, we explain why having insurance is crucial, even when visiting only neighbouring countries. Read this article and learn what you should know about travel insurance.

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