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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Jozani forest in Zanzibar – what you need to know before your visit. Jozani Forest is a conservation park on the east coast of Zanzibar and it seemed to me that it’s often skipped when visiting the island. I get it, the beautiful beaches and sunshine are too tempting to use your time visiting some…
A guide to Zanzibar for first-time travellers Bendy palms crowning the shore, proudly hanging over the perfect strips of white-sand beaches and turquoise water. This heavenly image is inviting, especially if you live is greyish winter destination. Zanzibar is a place for sun lovers, so if you fit this category, make sure to put it…
“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,…
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…
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…
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…
