With Ljubljana, it really was love at first sight. How could it have been any different? After all, the Slovenian capital is affectionately called the “beloved” city. (Inhabitants say that the city’s name comes from the Slavic word and name Ljuba/Luba, which means “loved”). The moment I first laid…
Some of the most memorable travel experiences I’ve had on this planet are ones where I’ve felt like I was no longer on it. From hiking to an old stone fortress in Kotor, getting lost in a maze of underground passages in Sintra’s Quinta da Regaleira, or wandering around…
Picture this: a deep turquoise lake nestled between perfectly forested hills. A small island in the middle of the lake beckons visitors to come and explore with its magnificent 99 stone steps rising from the water. These steps lead up to a little but impressive church. Meanwhile, giant snow-capped mountains, known…
I am ridiculously terrible at sports. I’m 26 years old and I still struggle throwing a Frisbee. However, when dry land becomes water or gets covered with a nice blanket of snow, things tend to go a little better. Just over a week ago, I spent two and a…
In these crazy social-media filled days, it’s pretty rare to travel someplace without having seen a photo of the destination. It’s even more unusual if the place happens to be jaw-droppingly beautiful. But it CAN happen! And this post is proof. Let’s take a quick trip to Brännö, Sweden!…
Have you ever heard the Ancient Greek myth about King Midas and the golden touch? According to the legend, this ancient king was able to turn everything he laid a finger on into gold. His superpower came to be known as the Midas touch. You may be wondering what this…
Have you ever thought about what it would be like to enter the world of Game of Thrones? If you could, where would you choose to go: somewhere in Westeros or to Essos across the Narrow Sea? As just a travel blogger, I haven’t been able to create some magical…
Admiring candy coloured buildings, walking down festive city streets, tasting mouth-watering seafood, and indulging on heavenly sweets are only some of the outstanding experiences one can have in Lisbon, Portugal. After living in Europe for over 2 years, I finally made my way to Portugal’s capital. After finding my favourite bakery,…
George Clooney knew what he was doing when he purchased a villa on Lake Como. As a vacation destination for the elite since Roman times, Lake Como and the villages around it are nothing short of magnificent. Fortunately, you don’t need Clooney’s celebrity status or income to pay a visit…
Milan, the capital of Italy’s northern region (Lombardy), is famous for it’s magnificent architecture, history and culture (after all, it’s home to Da Vinci’s The Last Supper). Milan is also a major fashion and design hub, and over a million tourists visit the city each year. Would you judge me…
