Deeply spiritual and rooted in tradition yet very forward looking and innovative- Japan remains one of life’s greatest travel adventures of all time. I miss Japan a lot and cannot wait to go back. For me, this country really felt like stepping into a different dimension. On my last trip back in 2015, I had…
With its dazzling mix of baroque, art nouveau and modern architecture, UNESCO World Heritage listed ornamental fountains and a booming arts scene, the ‘Little Prague’ of Czech Republic, Olomouc, is one of the more interesting cities to visit in the country. If you are looking to spend a day in Olomouc or even a short…
One of my takeaways from the pandemic was that you don’t have to go far or try too hard to find adventure, even in your own city. Our long ‘mental health’ walks allowed us to discover parts of Berlin we normally would have never have visited. We never used our smartphones or followed a set…
Phuket is a lush, forested and mountainous island located in the Andaman Sea and well known for its sandy beaches and lip-smacking food. Being geographically separate from the rest of Thailand and on the ancient trade route between China and India, Phuket has a number of cultures defining its cuisine today, including influences from central…
Continuing my Thailand series, in this post I’ve created for a travel guide to Bangkok for first time visitors. ( If you’ve missed my first post, here are tips for first time visitors to thailand wanting to go Thailand island hopping ) If you’ve ever made the mistake of riding an airport taxi,…
The best and cheapest way to see Europe ? How about travelling by train across Europe. While it is not as cheap as coach travel, trains in Europe, if booked in advance, can offer some incredible deals. It beats flying anyway and also is the most sustainable and one of the cheapest ways to travel…
Introduction On my run earlier today in the old town area of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria , Vegueta, I discovered a walking path by the sea. It felt like a glorious release to be running again by the sea. For a while, my eyes lost themselves in the frothy sea. I looked up…
Part 1: I want to ride my bicycle Like ants crawling upon each other, reaching for the infinite sky, the century-old vineyards outside of Bolzano seem to be crawling over each other in their haste to reach the sunlight. Our bus from the train station loops countless circles through the lofty mountains, spinning us slowly…
Like love, with some cities it is just a weird impulse…you just love them unconditionally. I don’t when I fell in love but I maybe I can tell you how I fell in love with Olomouc and why it is worth visiting in 2021. I first came across Olomouc in a worn out, tattered edition…
