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GRAB: test, review and promo code of Uber’s competitor in Asia (Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia…)
Coupon code GRAB If you want to discover GRAB, click here or use the promo code GRABTOURDUMONDE . Depending on the country, you should get the equivalent of a free ride If you don’t have Uber yet, use the code uberUBERTOP to get a 5 € credit GRAB, more convenient than a cab When I went to Vietnam for the first time almost 10 years ago, taking a cab was no easy task During peak hours, it could be very difficult to find one available. Once found, it was necessary to succeed in explaining to him where one wished to go (I had besides a small notebook on me with…
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Missed flight: how to get a refund of airport taxes?
This is a little-known possibility: if you miss a flight, you can get your airport taxes refunded even if you have not taken out cancellation/missed flight insurance.Here is a little feedback. The context To spend a few days in Luang Prabang in Laos, Anh booked a round trip Chiang Mai – Luang Prabang via the website Kiwi.com, without taking out any insurance.The outward journey went smoothly.On the way back, Anh had the wrong schedule and missed her flight.The company did not make any mistake, the fault is 100% ours. Airport taxes: what are they? In addition to the price of the plane ticket invoiced by the airline company, there are…
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I live with 77 objects: Contents of my Backpack Around the World (for Men)
Note: this is the content of my men’s backpack, for the content of Anh’s women’s backpack, it’s over here. When you go around the world, one of the constraints is the number of objects you take with you. The airlines limit the weight of our luggage (usually between 15 and 20 kg) and we have to fit everything in a bag. If it may seem difficult at first, this forced minimalism is finally a pleasure, almost a liberation. If I were to return to a more sedentary life, I would try to keep this philosophy as I think it contributes to my happiness. These first 6 months of experience show…
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Ticket Belt Review – Eagle Creek Secret Bag
Since I’ve been traveling, I’ve been using an Eagle Creek belt every day and I’m very happy with it.Here are these interesting features: It has no holes. Thanks to its clip, you can adjust it perfectly to your size. Very practical for the weight variations you will have during your trip 🙂 No metal buckle, the clip is made of plastic. The advantage is that you won’t have to remove your belt during security checks at the airport, your belt will not ring when you pass under the security gate. A secret pocket that allows you to hide documents (copy of passport for example) or tickets. In case of a…
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Fine for overstay in Thailand: what to do if you overstay your visa?
Even though we have been travelling around the world since 18, we can still make beginner’s mistakes. The visa exemption in Thailand allowing us to stay for one month, we had planned to stay from January 3rd to February 3rd. Either… 31 days. While the visa exemption is only 30 days. #fail Anh made a quick trip to Laos and back to see a friend, and she “reset the clock” and was again entitled to 30 days. So I was the only one concerned by this problem. Some warnings about the overstay While some tourists may think they have everything they need when traveling in Southeast Asia, be aware that…
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Test and advice from the online accounting firm ECL Direct (+ promo code)
If some are interested in their services and want to receive a quote, click here and use the promo code WATUSSI2019. By sponsoring you, we will get 100 € discount each on ECL direct services. When our company was created 4 years ago, it was a sideline activity in parallel with our salaried activities. It was then out of the question to manage the accounting myself. My logic: it’s going to take me a long time and I’ll end up making mistakes that will cost me more than calling in an expert. So I set out in search of the ideal accountant. In the midst of a “paperless” approach, I…
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Muyay Thai Boxing Fights at Chiang Mai Boxing Stadium
Disclaimer: I know absolutely nothing about combat sports. If you are looking for specialist information, you can leave right away, this article simply relates my experience of attending Thai boxing fights in Chiang Mai. For more simplicity, you can book a tour directly on Viator’s website. Muay-thai, better known as Thai boxing is one of the most violent variants of boxing. In addition to their fists, fighters can use their elbows, knees, feet and shins to hit the opponent. If I have never been a fan of combat sports, Thai boxing is the most popular sport in Thailand. So it is impossible to be in Chiang Mai without seeing a…
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Renting a scooter in Chiang Mai (Thailand): how does it work?
Having rented a slightly off-center condominium in Chiang Mai, we decided to rent a scooter for one month in order to be 100% autonomous. A little guide of things to know. Let’s start with a question very important. Can I rent a scooter without a motorcycle license? We will break the question down into two parts: Can I rent a scooter without a motorcycle license? The answer is yes. Am I allowed to drive a scooter without a motorcycle license? The answer is no. Many say that you can rent a scooter in Thailand with a simple car license. Affirming this is incomplete, it is false and it is dangerous.…
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Test and review of Washdrop – Dry Cleaning / Laundry at home in Chiang Mai (+ promo code)
Note: this isn’t a sponsored item but our opinion on a service we recommend. If you come for the coupon code, click hereto get 80 bahts discount on your first order.A luxury that we offer ourselves when we are in Asia: not having to wash our clothes!Everywhere in Southeast Asia you will find laundry services that will cost you more or less 1€ per kg depending on the country.In Cambodia we left our dirty linen at the reception of the hotel and we recovered our clean linen the next day, great luxury!In Chiang Mai there are many laundry services in the city center. As we are (a little) off-center and…
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Interview with Brigitte Baudoz, founder of the service Courrier Du Voyageur (+code for 1 month free)
Brigitte Baudoz, co-founder of the Courrier Du Voyageur service, has honored us by agreeing to answer our questions. Interview. Hello, thank you for agreeing to answer our questions. Can you tell us your personal story that led to the creation of your company? We traveled with our backpack for several months in South America and Asia. A few years later, we discovered navigation and were able to travel in the Caribbean Sea for 2 years. Finally, we were also expatriates for two years. This gave us the idea to propose a mail management service for travelers. We created the postal mail on Internet whereas that did not exist anywhere! What…
