Food Travel Stories and Guides
I started my research about Iceland in 2018 – with all the unbelievable wildlife and picturesque landscapes, it was exactly what I wanted to experience on my own. This is pretty difficult to do as Iceland is still relatively untapped. For now, I made a list of the most popular Instagram spots around Iceland be sure not to easily give up if Google Maps says you arrived at your destination.
Read MoreTourists are often seen as an irritating thing despite the indirect economic benefits they bring. When I am on vacation, I find it terrible to be seen as another annoying tourist who walks with her suitcase from the bus to the Airbnb. Because you know, that's just not cool. We want to blend ourselves nicely between the locals and not be extra charged for every cup of coffee or taxi ride. How do you prevent that? Follow these six tips during your next trip.
Read MoreListen up! I know that the Marie Kondo method of folding tells us in a very calming, relaxed, and helpful voice to roll our clothes in the package and I know that it sounds about right. But while it might make your things seem more organized, it is NOT the best way to pack. It will not prevent wrinkles, and for sure, it will not save room in your suitcase.
Read MoreIn order to make sure others get to experience everything you saw in Iceland, you need to understand and respect Iceland and its nature. Show appreciations for its fragileness as well as the unforgiving and brutal way the Icelandic landscape has seen over the centuries. It is not without reason that tourists end up losing their lives every year, but you can make things better by respecting Iceland and its nature.
Read MoreIf you heard Iceland is one of those expensive countries, I regret to confirm this, but you heard right. The country offers the most breathtaking scenery in the world, but it will cost you an arm AND a leg to explore (and, with all of the great hiking, you’ll need both of those!).
Read MoreFrom Monday to Friday you can always find me in my corporate world, sitting at my desk, from 9 AM to 5 PM, maybe sometimes even 6 PM or later. With around 20 days of annual leave and fewer national holidays, I can say I have a limitation when it comes to travel. I have friends that travel for a living, and I wish I could say I envy them, but the truth is, I don’t, I like my life as it is right now.
Read MoreI went to Manchester for a city break and I took advantage of the Spice Girls’ concert that weekend and completely avoided the crowded London experience: twice in a month, it’s too much for anyone. At the end of the four days I spent there, I could say whether it is worth visiting Manchester or not. The city is small, cozy and you can find an Instagramable spot at every corner because Manchester has a special vibe. Do you know the feeling when you visit a place and feel like home? Well, that’s the feeling you get in Manchester.
Read MoreManchester is one of those underrated cities that hasn’t been given enough importance, but let me tell you, dear reader, it has so many Instagramable spots that it’s definitely worth the visit. From John Rylands Library to the Manchester Cathedral, to the street art in Northern Quarter, there are so many places to snap the perfect shot for the ‘gram, that I am telling you: just go book that ticket now!
Read MoreDear reader, I know the struggle, we all want to travel more than those 20 days of annual leave and sometimes that is just not possible. You love your job and you just want that steady income and all those benefits! I get you, I am with you.
Read MoreA recent visit proved there’s so much to see beyond the casinos, in Macau, also best known as the Vegas of the East.
In case you never heard about Macau then find out that this tiny city used to be a Portuguese colony until 1999, and is one of the “special” administered regions of China along with Hong Kong. In fact, much like this one just mentioned, the city was run by the British, it was administered by Portugal from 1557, and because of this, it has a distinctly European flavor, particularly in the old town.
Read MoreBesides New York and the West Coast, Miami is one of the most popular destinations in the US, and rightly so. The most famous city of the 'sunshine state' is just as breathtaking as all the series and films that were shot there suggest. I used to live in Miami for 1 year and it was one of the best decisions of my life. It triggered me the travel bug and also the feeling that no matter what I will do in life I need to see the world.
Read MoreImagine the following scenario: you are late to your gate, your phone’s battery is 19% and your laptop is completely shut down. All you care is to be able to get to the gate and be able to use the last seconds of your dying battery to show your boarding pass from your digital wallet.
Of course you know the second you are in the plane, you will use the in-flight entertainment to watch FRIENDS…that if you are lucky and you have a long flight, otherwise, you need to figure out what you will do for 3-4 hours!
Read MoreDeciding to visit India can sometimes be a difficult choice to make indeed, given all the contradictory information we receive through the media and otherwise. On the one hand, you will find those who will tell you that YOU MUST VISIT INDIA because it’s wonderful, impressive and so different from anything else you have experienced; but on the other, there will always be those that are very critical of this country and will tell you that it’s dirty, ugly and undeveloped, that all these will shock you, and that you might be unpleasantly surprised by the culture there.
Read MoreI started to read more about sitting in a plane, as I always pick the window seat, and don’t get me, wrong dear reader, I don’t do it necessarily for the impressive fluffy clouds I get to see because…most of the time I don’t see them! Why? Well, the second the flight attendant starts waving their hands to show the emergency exits, I get in a hypnosis kind of state and sleep until the plane lands.
Read MoreIf you are not a frequent flyer or even worse, you are a first-time flyer, being in the airport can be a bit overwhelming and disorienting. People are moving fast in different directions, with a lot of overcrowded lines and a lot of rules which you need to follow from the entrance of the airport till the moment you get to seat down in the plane. You also need to think about general things, like for how long can you can park the car in the airport’s parking or when does the boarding close? Oh, how much does a bottle of water cost at the newsstand in the airport or can I bring an empty one and get tap water from the bathroom?
Read MoreIt will be perhaps the most fairy-tale holiday you can think of: a winter holiday in Lapland. By that dear reader, you should read: lots of snow, hot chocolate with whipped cream, reindeers and of course the house of Santa Claus.
Read MoreThere are several activities that can be booked in advance or can be booked when you land in Lapland, dear reader, from which I have chosen two "famous" ones: visit a husky farm (which includes the ride in the sleigh) and a visit to the reindeer farm also accompanied by the sleigh ride.
Read MoreHamburg surprised me and made me live a lot of contradictory feelings in just a few days. The reason I say this is because the first thing I thought when I arrived in the city, was: “Hey, I thought I just left Amsterdam”. It was shocking to see the same style of small blocks of brick, with terraces in front of each apartment, white windows with flowerpots and paved streets, framed by trees. I was expecting a more German-style than anything else.
Read MoreI'm going on vacation and I'm taking ... a lot of stress and a huge headache! Eight tips to avoid pre-holiday stress and enjoy it from day one.
The work is done, the suitcase is packed, the groceries also are done; going on holiday sometimes brings so much stress, that you almost need a mini-vacation to recover from all preparations. Too bad, right? Especially since we go on holiday to relax, dear readers! Whoever is smart, also tries to start the journey as rested as possible. This results in a weird mood along the way and ensures that you can hit holiday mode immediately upon arrival. How do you do that? The best tips I have for you.
Read MoreBerlin is perfect for a short city trip or weekend trip. Yet there is more to do than just shopping and seeing the Brandenburg Gate or the Reichstag. 5 tips for a varied trip to the German capital.
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