Stories & Inspiration
Why the Best Trips Start with Strangers
Nervous about a trip with strangers? Why the people you’ve never met often become the best part of the journey.
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June 12, 2026
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Altervan Roadtrip or Organised Tour? Which One Suits You
Small group and flexibility, or a fixed schedule? How an Altervan road trip differs from a classic organised tour.
9 min read
April 28, 2026
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Stories & Inspiration
5 Travel Habits We All Have Without Realising
Last-minute packing, easy early mornings, ‘let’s come back’ — 5 travel habits we all share without realising.
5 min read
March 17, 2026
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Stories & Inspiration
I Want to Travel but Have No One to Go With: My Options
No one to travel with? Solo, group or a small roadtrip crew — how to stop waiting and choose what suits you.
8 min read
March 12, 2026
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Destination Guides
Kotor, Montenegro: 2-Day Guide to the Fjord of the Balkans
A 2-day guide to Kotor, Montenegro — the old town, the fortress walls, when to go, what to eat, and nearby escapes to Perast and Budva.
10 min read
February 28, 2026
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Travel Tips
How to Fit Everything in a Carry-On (and Travel Lighter)
Carry-on packing made simple — 3 rules, capsule outfits, 5 packing moves, summer and winter layers, and a personal-item checklist for road trips.
10 min read
January 5, 2026
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Destination Guides
Bergen, Norway: 10 Best Things to Do in the Heart of the Fjords
The 10 best things to do in Bergen, Norway — Bryggen, Fløyen, Ulriken, the fish market, a fjord cruise and more, plus when to go and how to get there.
12 min read
November 27, 2025
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Oslo: 10 Best Things to Do in Norway’s Capital
The Opera roof, Vigeland Park, the Munch Museum and a fjord cruise — 10 top stops in Oslo, your base for Norway.
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November 23, 2025
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Colmar, Alsace: Sights, Walks & the Christmas Market
A walking guide to Colmar, Alsace — Petite Venise, the Old Town, Maison Pfister, the Unterlinden museum, the famous Christmas markets, food and wine.
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November 16, 2025
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Trip to the Amazon: Live the Jungle from the Inside
A trip to the Colombian Amazon from Leticia — river communities, Puerto Nariño, pink dolphins, what to pack, vaccines and how to get there.
12 min read
October 8, 2025
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Medellín, Colombia: Discover the Colourful, Living Heart of the Country
Medellín, Colombia in full colour — Comuna 13 street art, salsa nights, food and local tips for the living heart of the country.
8 min read
September 25, 2025
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Bogotá Unfiltered: The City That Drops You Straight into Colombia
Bogotá, Colombia unfiltered — La Candelaria, street art, Monserrate, local food, safety tips and day trips around the capital.
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September 10, 2025
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Destination Guides
Lake Como: The Italian Paradise with Alpine Views You Must Discover
A road trip guide to Lake Como — Bellagio, Nesso, boat trips, local food and gelato, nearby towns like Varenna, plus when to go and how to get there.
10 min read
August 2, 2025
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Ireland Road Trip: 7 Days Around the Best of the Island
A 7-day Ireland road trip from Dublin to Belfast, the Giant’s Causeway, Galway, the Ring of Kerry and Cork — the best stops, FAQs and tips.
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July 5, 2025
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Dublin: 10 Unique Experiences & Sights Worth Living
Beyond the typical tourist lists — 10+1 authentic things to do in Dublin, from Temple Bar done right to Trinity College, Guinness, Howth and the quiet local pubs.
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June 29, 2025
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Norway Road Trip: From Oslo to the Legendary Atlantic Road
A cinematic Norway road trip from Oslo to the Atlantic Road — fjords, Trollstigen, Bergen, the best stops, where to eat and when to go.
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May 25, 2025
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The 10 Best Things to See in Ljubljana, Slovenia
Castle views, the Dragon Bridge, Tivoli Park and Lake Bled — the 10 best things to see in Ljubljana.
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May 25, 2025
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British Columbia & Alberta Road Trip: Canada’s Epic West
From Vancouver to Banff and Lake Louise — an epic 2,500 km road trip through Canada’s wild West, grizzlies included.
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May 17, 2025
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Iceland Road Trip: Northern Lights, Glaciers & Volcanoes
An Iceland road trip guide — the Golden Circle, glacier lagoons, volcanic fields and hot springs, the best time to go, what to pack and how to do it by van.
3 min read
May 16, 2025
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Good to Know
How to See the Northern Lights in Iceland: When, Where & Tips
How to see the northern lights in Iceland — the best season and hours, where to look, how to read the aurora forecast, and tips to catch the show.
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January 31, 2024
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Volcanoes in Iceland: A Traveller’s Guide to the Land of Fire
A traveller guide to volcanoes in Iceland — why the island is so volcanic, famous eruptions, whether you can visit one, and the volcanic landscapes to see.
2 min read
July 19, 2023
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What Are the Northern Lights? The Science Behind the Magic
What the Northern Lights are, how they form and what makes the Aurora Borealis glow green, red and purple.
2 min read
June 24, 2023
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Svalbard: A Trip to the Top of the World
The northernmost town on Earth — what to do, eat and see in Svalbard, from husky sleds to the Global Seed Vault and polar bears.
7 min read
January 17, 2023
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Good to Know
10 Weird & Fun Facts About Iceland and the Icelanders
No army, no McDonald’s, no mosquitoes and no surnames — 10 weird fun facts about Iceland and its people.
3 min read
March 12, 2022
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Good to Know
7 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About the Faroe Islands
No prisons, more sheep than people and an undersea roundabout — 7 surprising facts about the Faroe Islands.
2 min read
December 21, 2020
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Travel Tips
The 10 Best Gadgets for Road Trips
The 10 best gadgets for road trips — a Bluetooth speaker, power bank, action camera, phone mount and more to make travel easier and more fun.
3 min read
May 25, 2020
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Good to Know
Is Iceland Safe to Travel? An Honest Guide
Is Iceland safe to travel? Yes — it ranks among the safest countries on earth. Here is the honest picture, including the real risks (nature, not crime) and tips.
4 min read
May 19, 2020
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Mmm… Tell Me About Marseille
A love letter to Marseille, France — its people, the Old Port, Le Panier, bouillabaisse, pastis and soap, and the multicultural soul of a city that is the world.
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April 18, 2020
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Destination Guides
Discover the Balkans: Why You Need a Road Trip Here
Authentic, hospitable and wonderfully affordable — why the Balkans deserve a spot on your road trip list.
4 min read
January 10, 2020
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Slovenia: Beauty Where You Least Expect It
Romantic Ljubljana and fairy-tale Lake Bled — discover Slovenia, one of Europe’s best-kept secrets.
3 min read
November 25, 2019
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Iceland: The Things That Impressed Us Most
Trolls, 2,500 waterfalls, geysers, black beaches and the Northern Lights — what impressed us most in Iceland.
5 min read
November 3, 2019
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Chasing the Northern Lights in Iceland
The wait, the midnight alert and the magical moment the green wave appears — chasing the Northern Lights in Iceland.
2 min read
October 27, 2019
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Travel Tips
How to Travel Without Blowing Your Budget
Smart, simple ways to travel on a budget — food, water, souvenirs, accommodation and transport tips from the Altervan crew, so you can travel again and again.
4 min read
July 11, 2019
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Stories & Inspiration
Making Excuses Not to Travel? Altervan Answers Them All
No time, no money, no company, fear of flying? We answer every excuse not to travel.
3 min read
July 11, 2019
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Destination Guides
10 Best Things to See in Dubrovnik, Croatia
City walls, Mount Srđ sunsets, fortresses and Lokrum island — the 10 best things to see in Dubrovnik.
5 min read
March 20, 2019
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Stories & Inspiration
14 Reasons We Love Road Trips (and Why You Will Too)
Freedom, hidden gems, great music and lifelong memories — 14 reasons road trips are the best way to travel.
6 min read
March 17, 2019
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Stories & Inspiration
10 Reasons the Ultimate Balkan Roadtrip Is for You
Eight capitals and countless landscapes in one epic drive — 10 reasons to choose the Ultimate Balkan Roadtrip.
4 min read
March 16, 2019
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Destination Guides
Budapest, Hungary: Bridges, Baths & Ruin Bars
Hungary’s capital on the Danube — thermal baths, grand bridges and Budapest’s legendary ruin bars.
1 min read
January 24, 2019
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Vienna, Austria: The City of Dreams & Imperial Grandeur
Austria’s imperial capital — palaces, grand gardens and the timeless elegance of Vienna.
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January 24, 2019
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Plitvice Lakes National Park & Rastoke, Croatia
Croatia’s most magical landscape: 16 turquoise lakes and waterfalls at Plitvice, plus the watermill village of Rastoke.
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January 24, 2019
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Dubrovnik, Croatia: What to See in the Old Town
A first look at Dubrovnik’s Old Town — Stradun, the ancient city walls and an unforgettable Adriatic sunset.
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January 24, 2019
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Zlatibor & Mokra Gora: Serbia’s Fairy-Tale Mountains
A mountain escape in Serbia — golden pines, frozen lakes and Kusturica’s storybook village of Drvengrad.
2 min read
May 30, 2016
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