Welcome, smart traveler!
This is your place for actionable travel tips, tricks, and advice.
You’re here because:
- You want to travel responsibly and affordably.
- You seek authentic and meaningful interactions on the road.
- You don’t blindly trust what the mass media says.
- You know the world is much safer than the news suggests.
- You’re ready to explore the globe at your own pace, with an open mind and heart.
- You’re tired of websites that claim to offer “travel hacks and tricks” but only recycle the same dull advice that never works.
How 33 Travel Tips Was Born?
Just like you, we were fed up with the same old regurgitated “advice” dominating the travel industry. As avid travelers, we craved actionable tips that are genuinely helpful and easy to follow.
That’s why one day, while sipping dark beer and stuffing our pretty faces with local delicacies in the stunning city of Bratislava, we exclaimed, “Enough with advice from people who’ve never ventured beyond their hometown!”
Seated at a table, we grabbed a piece of paper and hastily sketched out a plan to create the most valuable travel website.
Yes, it’s a bold claim, but we have the experience to back it up. We know how to travel, what to see, and how to save a penny or two while maximizing your destination experience.
But what good is all this knowledge if we can’t share it with others, right?
This leads us to the idea behind 33 Travel Tips.
We’re here to guide you in choosing the best places to visit, the most enticing spots to eat and drink, and the most comfortable accommodations. All without draining your wallet or sharing a room with a dozen snoring strangers.
And before you wonder, “Why exactly 33 travel tips?” – here’s our answer.
In our vast experience, 33 is the ideal number to comprehensively cover a destination’s must-know tips, activities, and insights. Sometimes it’s a tad more, sometimes a bit less. But in most cases, 33 is the sweet spot to cover all aspects of a travel destination.
Who Are We?
We are two Bulgarian seasoned travelers who have lived and traveled in numerous countries around the world.
Here’s the full list for those interested:
Europe
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Ireland
- Italy
- Luxembourg
- Montenegro
- North Macedonia
- The Netherlands
- Poland
Asia
North America
- Belize
- Canada
- Costa Rica
- Dominican Republic
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- Mexico
Africa
- Egypt
- Morocco
- Seychelles
- South Africa
- Tanzania
Svet has lived on three continents.
- He earned his Master’s degree in Belgium, where he savored local delicacies, sampled incredible beers, and explored historic medieval towns.
- In the USA, Svet participated in a Work & Travel program, engaging with people from all over the world.
- In 2015, he immersed himself in Chinese culture, working, traveling, and discovering the intricacies of life in China, a challenge for any Westerner. In 2019, Svet shared his insights in the ebook “151 China Travel Tips” to assist travelers navigating the Middle Kingdom.
Fun fact: Svet loves doing push-ups in public places and has a crush on tractors.
Naddya has been road-tripping on four continents.
- She spent 12 years in Germany studying, working, and enjoying life, exploring approximately 253 European cities.
- In 2019, Naddya embarked on a solo journey through Central America for several months. She immersed herself in the captivating Mayan culture, trekked deep into lush jungles, sand-boarded active volcanoes, and free-dived in the azure Caribbean Sea.
- Currently based in Barcelona, Naddya continues to explore Spain, its architecture, culture, and cuisine.
Fun fact: Naddya has a love for islands and a hatred for tan lines.
Apart from being well-traveled, Naddya and Svet both run successful travel blogs.
Naddya shares her adventures from the road at NTripping.com, while Svet enchants his readers at SvetDimitrov.com.
You can also find their tips featured on websites like Huff Post, Thrive Global, World Nomads, Xinhua.net, Nomadic Matt’s Travel Site, Goats on the Road, Mapping Megan, Women on the Road, Travel Lemming, and even Entrepreneur and Investing.com.
What Can We Do For You?
Together, we’ve pooled our best battle-tested travel tricks from over 652 trips and countless global interactions.
When asked about our travel style, we have a simple answer:
“We’re dedicated to exploring as many facets of our diverse planet as possible. “
That’s why, instead of focusing on any particular travel style, we aim to provide you with:
- Travel tips that are applicable in most situations.
- Tricks to save you both time and money.
- Destination-specific advice you can take on the road.
With our deep knowledge of the Old Continent, expect value-packed articles covering our favorite European destinations. We’ll also share our top U.S.A. experiences and continue with the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.
So, welcome once again to your Tribe of Smart Travelers! Let’s explore the diversity of our planet together!