Layover in Dubai: what to see and do in 48 hours Dubai is so conveniently located between Asia and Europe and Africa, that very likely it’s going to be your stopover on many routes. If you get a chance, choose a long stopover to have an opportunity to visit this one-of-a-kind city of contrasts. It’s…
How to prepare for your first hiking experience Are you thinking of planning your first hiking experience? Or dreaming of a long hike somewhere breathtaking? Let me tell you a little story. My head teacher in primary school was also a geography teacher and a helpless fan of outdoors. This resulted in dragging us to…
High altitude: what you need to know Some of the incredible travel destinations are located in places difficult to reach or at a high altitude. High altitude sickness can ruin your trip, so prepare yourself beforehand. This affects everyone to some extent, but some people suffer more than others. I almost always suffer from high…
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Is London an overrated travel destination? London is one of the most popular travel destinations in Europe if not the whole world. Whenever you go to London the streets are full of crowds, both the locals rushing to get to work on time and tourists wishing to experience a little bit of the British culture….
A quick guide to Rio de Janeiro with top experiences Maybe you can name a few cities more exciting than Río de Janeiro is something else. I have been dreaming of living the hot samba till the first hours of the morning for a long time. I had 9 days in Río and barely moved…
London in December turns into a fairytale city. Christmas time in many towns and cities in Europe in extended to last at least a month. I am not even talking about the Christmas fever that starts much earlier, but the transformation that the places face. Santa, reindeers and colourful lights decorate the streets, shops and buildings….
Salento and Valle de Cocora- unforgettable Colombian experience Coffee tradition, friendly people, tasty dishes, untouched landscapes…Salento has it all that is best in Colombia. The weather was not spoiling us too much, but no rain can ruin the beauty and experience of Valle de Cocora or hiking through the cloud forest. When not taking long…
What you need to know to plan a perfect trip to Chile Every country has own habits and not knowing them as well as not respecting cultural differences may cause some problems during our trip. It is therefore always useful to know a little bit about a country before we travel. Here you have a…
A quick guide to La Boca Buenos Aires is a city of many contrasts and surprises. When you enter La Boca neighbourhood, you can see what I mean. This is an extravagant part of the city, full of romantic stories and very different from the modern and old zones of the capital. It is the…
