• Destinations,  Europe,  Portugal

    27 Best Things To See And Do In Lisbon

    There are many amazing cities in Europe, and somehow Lisbon was never first on my list. But I’m so glad I finally went there! It’s a lively, fast-growing city with a great gastronomy and vibrant nightlife scene. And there’s plenty to see, too. Get lost in the cobbled alleyways of the Alfama neighborhood, hike up to one of the many miradouros or visit the beautiful historic sights. Here’s…

  • Asia,  Destinations,  Thailand

    Thailand: Off The Grid At Chiang Rai’s Bamboo Nest

    Think of the most special place you’ve ever stayed at while traveling. For some people it’s a five star hotel. Others prefer a tiny cabin in the woods, a cute beach cottage or a house in the countryside. For me, it’s the Bamboo Nest guesthouse amidst the mountains of Chiang Rai. Completely off the grid with their own water supply filtered in the jungle, land to grow food…

  • Destinations,  Europe,  Spain

    5 Amazing Things To See And Do Outdoors In Tenerife

    Tenerife is infamous for its southern resort towns with all-day British breakfasts and cheap booze. If that are your expectations (as were mine, naively so), be ready to be positively surprised. The volcano El Teide splits the island in several microclimates with completely different landscapes. Lush rainforests high up in the mountains in the north, El Teide’s moonlike volcanic valleys, dry plains filled with cacti in the south,…

  • Photo of several temples in the grand palace in Bangkok
    Asia,  Destinations,  Thailand

    3 Days In Bangkok: What To See And Do For First Timers

    Going to Bangkok for the first time? That’s great! Bangkok is one of my favorite cities. It has some beautiful highlights, but also plenty of opportunities to explore lesser known areas. It’s one of those cities that reward you for getting lost, as there is always something going on around every corner. Get your first fix of Thai street food, take a boat or tuk tuk to one…

  • Photo of the view from El Peñon in Colombia over lakes and green nature
    Colombia,  Destinations,  South America

    Colombia: Ideal Travel Itinerary For 3 Weeks

    Twenty years ago people would have looked at you like you were crazy if you said you were going to travel to Colombia. The dark past still haunts the citizens and image of the country today, but a lot has changed the last few years. Even though there still is violence, corruption and criminality in the country, the tourist trail has become much safer. The figures don’t lie:…