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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
