Travel Tips

Visiting an Elephant Sanctuary in Chang Mai

This was a question I took a lot of thought over. I am a huge animal lover and I wasn’t sure if I felt comfortable with the idea of 'petting' these beautiful animals, as they are not on this earth... read more

How to Keep Costs Down in Bali – Avoiding the Tourist Traps

Bali ~ a destination with endless natural beauty, well-kept culture and traditions, relaxed and friendly locals, amazing food and cheap massages. It’s unsurprising that Bali is one of those... read more

French Wine, Tommy Simpson and the Tour de France

I had a bit of a deja vu moment recently (and on Saturday it will be 45 years since I saw Crosby Stills Nash and Young at Wembley Stadium but that album has nothing to do with this post) when I... read more

Morocco at a Glance

Although I have travelled to over 30 countries, Morocco was my introduction to the African continent. Morocco is primarily a Muslim nation with Arabic as the primary language, an well as Berber... read more

Phones and tech in Sofia, Bulgaria

When in Bulgaria make sure you know the National Emergency phone number – 112 You can dial it directly without the national code (which FYI is 00359) If you come from outside the EU but still... read more

The strange and startling Chapel of Bones in Evora, Portugal

We only can guess what kind of thinkings had the monks decorating the chapel with human bones, but looking at the small skulls, one realizes how high was the children mortality rate in those cruel... read more

Adventures in Tanjung Puting National Park

Indonesia has thousands of islands, each and every one with their own charm, their own identity and their own culture. To recommend one specific place in this enormous country is almost impossible... read more

How to Travel from Siem Reap to Bangkok by Bus

Taking a flight is the fastest and easiest way of getting from one country to another. It is also the most expensive. If you are traveling for a longer period of time you try to save up as much as... read more

Le Reminet, Le Fork and how to grab a bargain lunch

A friend at work always cut out vouchers and searched for internet offers and she never paid full price, in fact I think she got paid to take things of their hands sometimes. I always had an... read more

Currency and payment in Bulgaria

Bulgaria is one of the few European Union member states that still uses its own currency – the Bulgarian LEV (BGN). The Bulgarian lev has a fixed exchange rate for the EUR with a currency rate of... read more

Do you like to make wishes? Here's a suggestion in Portugal

The dolmen-chapel of S. Brissos, or the feast of Our Lady of Deliverance, in the Municipality of Montemor-o-Novo near Evora, is a curious example of the adaptation of megalithic monument... read more

Things to Do in Florence, Italy

There are so many things to do in Florence Italy! So I've put together this comprehensive Florence travel guide. It encompasses all of the things that one must see and do while visiting this... read more

Ride Like a Girl - Park City, Utah

I am a woman. I am a mountain biker. I am in a significant minority. I want to inspire more women to ride. I want the sport to grow. I want people to get outside, to be mentally and physically... read more

Festivals in Hong Kong: Mid-autumn Lantern Displays

Mid-autumn was originated from a Chinese mythology or so called a fairy tale "Chang'e Ascending to Moon" from Huainanzi. Chinese usually relate Mid-autumn Festival to rabbit, mooncake and... read more

Iceland's South Coast

The south coast is one of Iceland’s most visited sightseeing areas, stretching from the capital region Reykjavik to the black beaches of Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon in the east. The density of... read more