Renting a car and driving in Albania: all you need to know We visited Albania as part of our longer road trip in the Balkans. It is possible to rent a car in nearby countries and take it to Albania, but there are some restrictions and costs involved. If you have this possibility, visiting Albania…
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…
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“The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore.” – Vincent Van Gogh I planned everything very carefully. We only had just under one month to see a few highlights of Indonesia including five islands. It’s doable and a wonderful experience,…
Make your flights easier. Mindfulness exercises for stressful flights. Traveling is great. If you are reading this blog it is probably because you agree and share the passion with me. Most parts of traveling are great. From planning, booking flights and hotels to packing and eventually boarding on a train, plane or any other transportation, there’s…
Tips on staying fit when travelling Traveling is a big part of my life. I cannot imagine not to travel. I always thought that staying fit while traveling is easy. You walk around many hours a day, hike, swim, conquer the mountains. All of this is completely opposite to sitting at a desk. I…
Mate is a treasure of Argentinian culture. It is not only a drink, it is above all a ritual and a reason to meet with friends. Argentinians do not need more reasons or excuses to meet up for a chat than mate. During my travels to Argentina I got really curious about that little decorated…
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…
Street art in Antofagasta- a city in the north of Chile Some people say that there is not much to see in Antofagasta, the largest city and the capital of the Atacama region. While it does not receive many tourists, there are a few interesting things to see and do there. Antofagasta is a typical…
A quick guide to sandboarding in the Atacama desert in Chile Do you love winter and the smell of fresh snow? You are crazy about snowboarding and can’t wait every year for the first white fluff, so you can take your beloved board for a ride? But what do you do when you happen to…
