When visiting Greece, we had a great chance to see some of its beautiful islands. While Santorini is popular because of the unique white-washed houses and volcanic landscapes, Mykonos is famous for its golden sand beaches, clear water and parties. Although we stayed in Mykonos only for a weekend, we still had a chance to admire the old town as well as some of the best beaches of the island. This post will be useful if you don’t have too much time to spend there and want to use public transport to see some of the most beautiful beaches in Mykonos.
10 Best Hiking Trails
We have done a lot of hiking during our trips in a lot of countries. Hiking is an amazing opportunity to get to know the place you're visiting and admire the most amazing natural wonders. It's also challenging, tiring and not always easy. But when you reach your destination and stand on the top of the mountain, you get that amazing feeling of accomplishment. Here, based on our experience, I want to show you 10 amazing hiking trails we liked the most - I hope this post will inspire you to discover something new!
What to See in Sibiu, Romania - Where Houses Have Eyes
Initially, Sibiu wasn't included in our itinerary of the places to see in Romania. We visited it by pure coincidence. We stopped there while traveling from Brasov through Sighisoara to Bucharest. And what a nice surprise it was! Without zero expectations, this Transylvanian town turned out to be so charming that we decided to spend there a whole day. What’s surprising is the fact that there's one unique touch that defines Sibiu - the old town houses there seem to have eyes!
Switzerland on a Budget - How to Save Money Travelling in Switzerland
Switzerland is Europe's most expensive country to go to. Nevertheless, despite of its small size, it has so much to offer and it’s extremely diverse (just like some other little countries I love - Georgia, Albania or Slovenia). You might know Switzerland because of the Alps but not that many heard about the Swiss Riviera full of palm trees and Mediterranean climate. Unfortunately, unlike the aforementioned countries, travelling through Switzerland might break the bank if you’re not careful enough - well, that only applies to those on a budget - if you’re rich, this post is not for you ;). Here there are some tips on how to save money while visiting Switzerland - based on my own experiences and our journey across this beautiful Alpine country.
What to See in Ponta Delgada - Extremely Charming Capital of Azores
Azores, the Portuguese Archipelago, although being so unique and attractive, receives only a a fraction of the hordes of tourists heading to the other parts of Macaronesia: Canaries or Madeira. Those who make it here, come mainly for hot springs and the unspoiled nature. But the towns are also truly worth mentioning. Ponta Delgada - the capital of the Azores is one of the most beautiful towns I've seen. You can clearly feel the Portuguese touch expressed in the architectural style and narrow streets, however Ponta Delgada has its own, distinctive appearance: whitewashed buildings are decorated with black volcanic basalt rock around the corners and window edges which creates a beautiful, unique design throughout the city.
Things to do in Dubai desert safari
Over the years Dubai has emerged as the hot spot for holidays. The tourism authority of Dubai has invested a lot of time and money to help Dubai emerge as “THE” place to visit. Be it shopping, beaches, parks, museums, mosques and infrastructure everything has been built and developed of remarkable standards, which collectively ensure maintaining a high influx of tourists all year round.
Warm Weather Packing List Tips
There are a lot of things you can do to help ensure that your vacation goes smoothly, and some of those things you can do before you ever set foot out of your house. For example, packing well! If you have all of the essentials when you land at your vacation hotspot, you can start having fun from day one, instead of wasting time scrambling to get what you need.
This isn’t an exhaustive list, but rather a bare essentials list for light packers. If you’re into bringing everything but the kitchen sink, however, this list will also be useful to you, because you’ll need the things on this list anyway! Of course, packing lists will vary by region, but this all-purpose warm weather packing list will prepare you for many destinations around the world.
Things to Keep in Mind When Planning A Big Trip Overseas
Travelling is one of the greatest joys in life, and while planning a bit trip is undoubtedly exciting, it’s important to approach every holiday or getaway with some caution and thought. After all, there are many different facets that are involved in planning a big trip, and if you’re not careful, you’re burn crazy amounts of money along the way. Think carefully, don’t be whimsical and always doubt check for a better detail before you enter in your credit card details. With that in mind we’ll take a look at some of the main things to keep in mind when planning a big trip overseas.
Travels Through Italy Are Incomplete without Trying These Five Authentic Dishes
Italy is quite simply exquisite. It is a wonderland for travellers in search of breath-taking vistas, beautiful buildings and balmy weather, filled with delights both cultural and gastronomical. This is something visitors to its shores have long discovered. Transformed into the cultural capital of the world by the ancient Romans who peopled it, it still retains a love of art and literature, as well as the rich and delicious cuisine it has so long been famed for. Should you ever find yourself fortunate enough to visit, here are five authentic Italian dishes you can’t miss out on trying!
Pequenos Lencois, Brazil - The Other Side of Lencois Maranhenses
The main attraction of Lencois Maranhenses is of course the endless dunes which I described in the previous post. However, the second day of our trip in the region was no less exciting. The Pequenos Lencois which literally means "little Lencois" can also boast beautiful dunes filled with temporary lakes, rain forest rivers abundant with wildlife, golden beaches and tiny villages. And what's best, it's pretty much off the beaten path and you'll see very few tourists here.