Updated 2019: Bali fulfills many dreams – from beautiful beaches to lush forests, from surfing the waves to relaxing among the rice paddies, from historic sights to nature & adventure. Thankfully, you can see a lot without spending a fortune. But there a plenty of taxi scams and there is no public transport, so check out […]
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
Myanmar has been in the news a lot lately – with the opening of the country in 2011, tourists are coming again to the country to see the amazing sights – and it’s well worth it! I went for the first time in 2009, after three aborted attempts, and was stunned by the friendliness of
Some of my most memorable trips have been nature and adventure trips: Seeing wildlife in its natural habitat up close & personal is an awe-inspiring experience – from diving with young sea lions to finding lions on your own or seeing Orang Utans! And what’s even better that a dream trip like this doesn’t have
So, you have proposed to the love of your life or renewed your vows – and now you want to plan the perfect honeymoon? Don’t worry, I have you covered. Read below my choice for the top five romantic getaways around the world, for different interests and different budgets! From luxury hotels on private islands
Victoria Falls was the final stop of our tour across Southern Africa – and it’s well worth the trip all on its own! Mosi-oa-Tunya – “the smoke that thunders” – is the largest waterfall on Earth and the Seventh Natural Wonder of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage site. If all those titles don’t
Most reports on the perfect honeymoon destination include two destinations – Bora Bora and the Maldives. And I couldn’t agree more. Both are beautiful beach destinations that make the perfect place for a romantic getaway. The Maldives has some of the most amazing beaches and lagoons and has managed to develop and maintain a great
One of the most visited areas of Bali (destination overview here) is Ubud and most visitors see it on a day trip from South Bali to take a look at the Monkey Forest Sanctuary, the palace, art museum or many stores, galleries and markets. And while that makes for a nice day, it is still
Recently, two very dear friends got engaged. After 16 years of a loving and inspiring relationship, wedding bells are in the air… and, of course, a honeymoon! Seeing the two exchange rings inspired me to write about what is in my mind the most romantic destination on our blue planet and one of the foremost
Going on a safari in Africa is an amazing experience and there are many places to choose from. Chobe National Park in Northern Botswana is one of those choices and, despite having been on a few safaris, it offered something new and unique: We were able to watch wildlife not only on game drives in
One of the most captivating destination on our tour of Southern Africa (overview here) was the Okavango Delta. It is one of those places that captures your imagination, awes you with the experience and leaves you clinging on till the last minute, not wanting to leave. Yet it is hard to describe what really makes
On our tour of Southern Africa (overview here), Etosha National Park was one of my favorite stops and the one destination, I’d be most likely to send my parents to: Why, you might ask, when there were so many amazing destinations on that trip? Not only do you get so see amazing wildlife, it is