Lombok- a place with unspoiled charm. What to see in 3 days
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Lombok- a place with unspoiled charm. What to see in 3 days

“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,…

Practical and pretty. 5 favourite accessories to take on a trip to a desert.
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Practical and pretty. 5 favourite accessories to take on a trip to a desert.

What you should pack for a trip to a desert I like practical things. I rarely buy something that has a purely decorative purpose and lies around the house collecting dust. I like comfortable clothes that allow me to travel without worrying about cold wind, too hot sun or getting dirty. Adventure comes before picture-perfect looks….

guide to colonia de sacramento
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A quick guide to Colonia de Sacramento. What to do in this Uruguayan town?

A quick guide to Colonia de Sacramento in Uruguay Colonia de Sacramento, an old colonial town in Uruguay, is usually visited by tourists coming from Buenos Aires. This UNESCO World Heritage Site founded by Portuguese in the 17th century takes you back straight to Portuguese little towns. You may even forget for a moment that…

Punta del Este, the most sexy.  Its 5 secrets.
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Punta del Este, the most sexy. Its 5 secrets.

Punta del Este and its secrets- a quick guide for first timers Nestled along Uruguay’s pristine coastline, Punta del Este is a popular destination for South Americans, including celebrities. No wonder, as it offers an irresistible blend of sun, sand, and sophistication. This glamorous seaside resort town is renowned for its stunning beaches, making it…

Desierto Florido. Flowering desert of Atacama.
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Desierto Florido. Flowering desert of Atacama.

Who said a desert cannot be colourful? The two words “flower” and “desert” in one sentence don’t really go together. I probably told you a few times before that Atacama is surprising. It looks like it has more surprises for me than I could ever expect. I heard about the phenomenon of desierto florido some…

How to see La Mano del Desierto- A Rising Hand in Atacama
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How to see La Mano del Desierto- A Rising Hand in Atacama

How to see La Mano del Desierto Edited January 2024 We are cutting across the desert of Atacama on Route 5, tottering to the sounds of Latin rhythm, when suddenly a gigantic human hand rises from the sandy ground. This enormous hand, designed and constructed by a Chilean artist Mario Irarrázabal, cries for attention. Not…

Miscanti and Miñiques: how to visit the turquoise lagoons in the Atacama desert?
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Miscanti and Miñiques: how to visit the turquoise lagoons in the Atacama desert?

How to visit lagoons Miscanti and Miñiques in Chile Atacama surprised me. Again! The lagoons there are not new to me, so I thought that nothing else in this part of Chile can make my jaw drop. It did! 5 times! The battle of surprises and the willpower of not being surprised continues. So far, …