When I first considered Cambodia as a destination about 3 years ago, I imagined that all places except Angkor Wat would be barely visited by tourists. I pictured pristine nature and empty beaches, smiley locals and lots of wildlife… Here’s what I actually found: Beaches I stayed at the very end of Otres Beach, near Sihanoukville, …
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Searching for Volosko on a map/in your GPS will often give you no returns. It’s because Volosko is part of Opatija. While Opatija is nice, it definitely lacks the charm of Volosko, as it has been developed into more of a holiday resort. Why Volosko is special So what makes Volosko so special and why …
Any old India hand would tell you that the best time to travel to India is during the winter season, from October to January, when even the infamously hot and humid Indian weather is surprisingly cool and pleasant, the locals are friendly and welcoming and you may have a pleasant trip without the stress or …
Are you considering a trip to China, perhaps solo, and concerned about safety? You shouldn’t be too nervous, but there are areas to look out for. Read on for some tips on staying safe when you’re travelling to China. Big cities In big cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangdong, Chongqing, Chengdu… the locals are used to …
So you made it to New York and on your first full day you’re eager to go see one of the most famous New York landmarks: The Statue of Liberty. The Statue of Liberty, or Liberty Enlightening the World as originally named by its architect Bartholdi, is located on the Liberty Island and accessible only …
As a Prague resident, I’ve got some insider info on what’s new in the city, including the coffee culture. I’ve made a list of cafes that you wouldn’t find in your guidebooks because they all opened less than a year ago. They’re all pretty special and located in or near the city centre. The newest …
In the US press mainly, Berlin is no longer the new cool kid on the blog. You ask why? One Berlin club, Berghain, is not as good as it used to be and the rents are climbing. Having lived in Berlin and visiting it regularly to this day, I don’t agree with disgracing Berlin for …
Seeing Sydney’s Bondi beach for the first time will surely send chills up your spine. The surroundings are amazing and the beach is really long and filled with people. The problem is that on a windy day, the ocean gets pretty choppy and the beach guards allow you to swim in only a tiny section …
China’s Yangshuo is a mesmerizing place to be, albeit a little small and way too popular with tourists. The beautiful hills that surround the city resemble landscapes of the Avatar movie. Yangshuo area definitely belongs among the most epic places in China. There’s a lot to see around Yangshuo, let’s have a look at the …
Have you seen the movie Perfume: The Story of a Murderer? The young Jean-Baptiste Grenouille starts to discover the beauty of scents and perfumes in Paris and later comes to learn the full craft of enfleurage in Grasse, the world’s perfume capital. The story is based on a 1985 novel by a German writer Patrick …
So you’ve planned a trip to Los Angeles. You’ve purchased the plane tickets, booked the hotels, and mapped out all the sights and attractions… but there’s just one tiny issue: transportation. When someone mentions a trip out to California, a common response heard is that renting a car in Los Angeles is a must. LA …
Are you about to book a flight and the flight search keeps returning a stopover in Milan, Italy? Book it! Here are 9 reasons why you won’t regret: 1. It’s a low-cost airlines’ hub All major European low-cost airlines go through Milan’s Malpensa airport: Easyjet, Ryanair, Germanwings, Vueling etc. That makes it a cheap destination …
You come to Europe for a roadtrip. You rent a car, happily hop in it and at some point you’ll go through Germany. Being used to gas stations on every mile/few kilometers, you don’t expect this could be different in this modern country with no high-speed limit on the highway. But that’s outright wrong! Although …
Vappu. What is Vappu? The strange sounding name makes Labor Day lose its spark in comparison! That’s right, it is the Finnish version of May 1st celebration. But as you’ll see, this is not just an ordinary May Day celebration. I spent two Vappus in Turku, Finland. One as an Erasmus student and another on a reunion …
China’s Sichuan (Szechuan) province is a great place to travel. Some go for the delicious some spicy food, some for the pandas, some for the landscapes; the list is endless. However, as spicy food is so common over there, what should those who hate spicy stuff do? We’ve got you covered, read on! Really spicy …