New York City is one of those places in the world that you should see – you may like it or not, but it is an experience you won’t find elsewhere. Other cities might be larger by size or population, but few can match its diversity: The more than 8 Million reflect immigrants from all […]
When I visited Berlin for the first time, it was still a city divided, with half behind the Iron Curtain. Ever since, Berlin’s development has been a wild rollercoaster ride. For years after German unification, it was the largest construction site in Europe and today, it is one of the most vibrant and fun cities
If you only have one day to explore Warsaw, maybe at the end of a business trip or stopping over to Krakow or other beautiful cities of Eastern Europe, you should make the most out of your day! You can check out my one-day itinerary for tips to see the old and new of Warsaw!
When we lived in Singapore and friends asked about it, I’d always say: “Singapore is Asia for beginners!”. It’s very easy to visit, very organized, safe and clean, making it an easy destination if you have never been to Asia. It’s also a melting pot, with people of Chinese, Malay and Indian origin and many
Cape Town is one of my favorite cities in the world and it was love on first sight! Between the beautiful location on the water with Table Mountain as backdrop, the friendly people and good vibe and the many things to do in and around Cape Town, there are plenty of reasons to put Cape
I visited Warsaw for the first time as part of my Baltic Explorer trip. With a population of 1.8 Million and as the capital of Poland, Warsaw is the leading city in the country. I like to visit the big, capital cities to get an idea of a country’s people and culture, even if they
Macau’s growth in tourism has mostly been driven by the gaming industry – so much so that the “Las Vegas of Asia” has long passed the city many of its new hotels were inspired by! And if gambling doesn’t sound like a good idea to you, you can enjoy the Portugese colonial history and architecture.
You only have one day in Tallinn with its beautiful, medieval town center, and you want to make the most out of your time? You can wander the narrow alleys of the old town, marvel at the beautiful architecture and even take a quick tour of the city’s history, before closing out your day high
Vilnius was the last of the Baltic capitals I visited on my Baltic Explorer trip and I was expecting it to be similar to the others. And it is, yet it also has a character all its own! It has a beautiful old town to wander, well organized museums to feed your cultural needs and
If you have never been to Asia, Hong Kong should be one of the cities high on your list. It was one of the first cities I visited, it is one of the easiest big cities in Asia to travel to on your own and you have lots of things to see and do! All
You only have one day in Bangkok, the City of Angels, and need the perfect itinerary for one day in Bangkok to make the most of your time? No problem, you can enjoy a fun river tour, see a historical palace and temple, enjoy great Thai food and a uniquely Thai market – all in
In my third destination of my Baltic Explorer trip, Riga, you can find history, architecture and fun all in one compact city and at an affordable price, making it a great destination for a short trip. You can wander through the old town, stare up at the magnificent Art Noveau buildings all over town or