It has been such a long day, almost 400 km on the road to visit Jökulsárlón and be able to go back to my hostel in Vik for dinner. Those blocks of ice on the black sand beach, the blue icebergs on the lagoon and the basaltic waterfall have been a feast for my hungry…
In the three weeks of my Myanmar visit I only spent one day in Mandalay. Still, it was sufficient for me, to call it one of my favorite places in Asia. From the city spiritual vibe oozing out of every corner, to the friendliness of its people, to the stunning temples, Mandalay is one of…
Bagan is to Myanmar as Angkor Wat to Cambodia, a UNESCO world heritage site with more than 2000 temples spread over an area of 13 x 8 km. Bagan was the capital of the old Pagan kingdom of Myanmar between 800 and 1000 years ago. Even if it is one of the most visited locations…
During my month traveling Vietnam little did I imagine that I was going to be in the area home to the biggest cave in the world. Yes, the biggest cave in the world known to man is located in the Phong Nha area. I got to know about it while doing some research on which…
As the history teacher talks with a humdrum deep voice, revealing the secrets on ancient civilizations, I scan my book a few pages forward and bump into a picture of these perfect women that are the columns of an antique building, in what it seems to be the Acropolis, in Athens. I start fantasizing on…
Angkor Wat 3 days itinerary Angkor Wat temple complex is the largest religious monument in the world and the most visited attraction in Cambodia. In fact, many people come to Cambodia for one or two days, only to visit these mesmerizing temples and watch the sun rising over the Angkor Wat temple, the one that…
Your visit to Riga will not be complete unless you visit some of its Baltic coastal wonders, medieval cities, manor houses or bogs. Many of these attractions are just a stone´s throw away from the city and reachable by public transport. But taking an organized day trip can save you lots of time and…
Are you planning a visit to Riga and is the fact that is not Summer stopping you from doing so? Well, it should not! Riga is a city that has plenty of activities to offer all year round and you will not regret your trip. Riga is the capital city of Latvia and it has a…
Bali, the land of Gods and smiles. As we hear the name it evokes loving fantasies under the full Moon and rice field oasis under swarms of stars. A blissful honeymoon island for lovers and recharge paradise for lost backpackers and newbie travelers. Bali is this and much more. Bali is an island of the…
Are you planning to visit Morocco and would like to spend time in the Sahara desert? Most people decide to do a desert trip from Marrakech to the Merzouga or Zagora desert. This guide aims to give you some insights on which is the best desert in Morocco to spend your time. The Sahara desert…