How to Pack Light for a Multi-temperature Trip

Norway seaside village nestled in mountains

How to Pack Light for a Multi-temperature Trip

Here at Scenic and Savvy we are all about traveling smart. And packing light is an essential part of smart, efficient travel. But how do you pack light when going on a multi-temperature trip? Planning ahead is key.

On our overseas travels we pack everything we need into just our backpacks. With limited space, we have to carefully plan out which items to bring and which we can do without. (If you’re not entirely sold on using a backpack for your travels, read our article Travel overseas with just a backpack? Yes, really!) read more

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How to Pack Up and Live Abroad in the Summer

How to Pack Up and Live Abroad in the Summer

Living abroad in the summer is the type of experience that every college student should pursue if they have the opportunity to do so (and it’s safe to travel). College is about learning and experiencing new things, and living overseas will help you in both regards. If you’ve never spent time overseas, then you’re in for a rush of new experiences. You’ll get to see new places, learn about and immerse yourself in new cultures, and try new foods. A trip backpacking overseas of the summer can be a trip where you make memories that will last you for the rest of your life. But, if you’re going to make the most out of your trip, you need to start planning it out in advance. read more

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How to Photograph the Northern Lights?

How to Photograph the Northern Lights?

In one of our previous blog articles, you were given all the advice on where and when to see the northern lights. Now that you know that the most beautiful are between November and March in Norway but also in Iceland and Finland, we will be looking at a different subject. How to photograph them? These green and pink reflections are sometimes difficult to see and especially require a little technique to be immortalized. The night, the stars, the sky…Many elements are to be taken into account. Bring a camera and go! We give you all the tips and tricks to succeed. read more

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How To Pick A Travel Buddy (And Navigate Conflict)

How To Pick A Travel Buddy (And Navigate Conflict)

It may seem like a funny thing for a solo travel blog to say but sometimes you may not want to travel alone. In this guide, I’ll help you pick a travel buddy for the times you want company.

When I was 19, I wouldn’t have suited solo travel. While there are many reasons to travel solo, I had no idea where to start and wanted to share the experience and responsibility. I’ve spoken before about the downsides of solo travel which include loneliness and the pressure of organising everything. For your very first trip, sometimes solo travel is too much, too soon.
If solo travel sounds too overwhelming right now, you’re probably thinking of picking a travel companion. So… read more

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How to Pick the Best Travel Insurance

How to Pick the Best Travel Insurance

If you are shopping for a travel insurance for your upcoming trip, you might be a bit overwhelmed by all the different options with various benefits and prices. How should you go about finding the best deal that suits your travel needs best? Here, we discuss the four major factors you should think about before choosing the best travel insurance for your travel plans. read more

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How To Pack for a Flight: Top Packing Tips

How To Pack for a Flight: Top Packing Tips

Knowing how to pack for a flight saves you the burden of either packing too much or leaving some essential items behind.

You don’t want to be burdened during your trip or worse, get stressed out because you forgot to bring something important. Packing unnecessary things may also cost you extra luggage fees which can be avoided if you know how to pack right. read more

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How to pack your backpack

Two backpackers on a suspension bridge in the Soca Valley in Slovenia.

How to pack your backpack

The holidays are coming up, everything is organized, but you are dreading the packing? Are you the kind of traveler who somehow never manages to pack the backpack without turning it into chaos? We have collected the five most common mistakes in packing and explain how to avoid them.

Mistake 1: Folded, not rolled

One of the easiest ways to drastically reduce the volume of your luggage is so obvious that it is often overlooked: Roll your clothes when packing. Nothing else saves more space in your backpack and at the same time protects your shirts and trousers from wrinkles. read more

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