Travel Monkey | Adventure Travel Blog for Millenials

Journey to the Edge of the World: 3 days in Svalbard Left Me Speechless

I spent 3 days in Svalbard - the most remote location on the planet - and it left me speechless. The beauty of the Arctic is amplified by its loud quietness and stillness of time. The vastness of … [Read More...]

Greenland Travel Itinerary: 7 Days Arctic Summer Adventure

I've been to many beautiful places in the Nordics already, yet a trip to Greenland evoked emotions that transcended mere admiration—it moved me to tears. The indescribable majesty of the untouched … [Read More...]

How to plan a perfect trip to Greenland

I love Nordics and enjoy discovering the remote places in the area. Some of my favorite trips were in the Nordics: Trolltunga hike in Norway, a road trip in Iceland. After my trips to the green Faroe … [Read More...]

2 Weeks in New Zealand: Itinerary for a Perfect Campervan Road Trip

New Zealand is a remote island country known for its sharp Alpine peaks, volcanic formations, and Hobbiton valley. Because it is so remote (unless you are traveling from Australia), planning a trip … [Read More...]

10 Top Places in Spain That You Should Definitely Visit

Set in Southwestern Europe, Spain is the perfect destination for people looking for fun, educational or relaxing holidays. However, as there are just so many places to be seen, planning a trip to … [Read More...]

Awesome Weekend & Day Trips From Copenhagen by Train

Looking for ideas for amazing weekend and day trips from Copenhagen? There are plenty of impressive castles and beautiful nature areas you can visit nearby, but it is only fair to want something more. … [Read More...]

DEAR MOM, IF ANYTHING HAPPENS TO ME, JUST KNOW THAT I'VE BEEN THE LUCKIEST GIRL ON EARTH

No, this is not a suicide note. This is a gratitude note. The one I want to leave now so that at the end of it all, my list of unfinished things doesn’t contain a line saying ‘didn’t thank my parents enough’. Mom, thanks to you, I feel the luckiest girl on Earth and I […]

Who’s to Blame for the Bad Service? Unluxurious San Blas Islands Trip

I was carrying these thoughts around for more than three years and I still don’t have an answer why I didn’t write about this sooner. San Blas islands trip in Kuna Yala territory in Panama actually inspired me to start this blog. If it wasn’t for my trip to San Blas islands, I might have […]

HIKING BARU VOLCANO – THE ULTIMATE CHALLENGE

The main reason why we went to Boquete in the first place is to hike the highest peak in the country – Volcano Baru which is 3.474 meters high above the sea level. Yeah!

Volunteering at Kids’ Summer Camp in Ukraine – Experience of A Lifetime

I am 29. I have worked as a Project Manager for the biggest Danish company. I have traveled to nearly 40 countries of the world from Australia to Finland. I live in the vibrant capital of the happiest nation in the world. Why on earth would I need to go spend my holidays working in […]

How To Score Best Accommodation Deals During Your Travels

While traveling, the biggest part of your budget goes into housing. Yet, if can find good accommodation deals, you may end up paying a fraction of the cost. Knowing how to look for the best accommodation deals gives you the opportunity to find convenient and comfortable places around the world. From scoring deals on timeshare […]

Forget the top things to do list. This is how you should really see Melbourne!

One thing I want to ask myself, ‘aren’t you tired yet‘? My husband and I spent one month road tripping the Australian East Coast living in our station wagon and driving around to see all the ‘good places’. Each and every one of them! By the time we got to our final destination – Melbourne, […]

A Detailed Guide to Planning an East Coast Australia Road Trip

Are you comfortable in your seat? Do you have a cup of tea and a snack ready? Sit tight, because it will be a long post about everything you need to know for an East Coast Australia road trip. Let me start by saying that we did this trip in May 2017 and spent a […]

EXPLORE PARIS DISTRICTS

If you have a little bit more time in Paris and you’ve already took the pictures from the back and in front of the Eiffel Tower, you should consider expanding your horizons and exploring unique Paris districts. Each one of them will make you experience a different feeling and make you think you’re in a […]

4 Reasons To Book That Mini Break

This is a sponsored guest post. As a huge advocate of travel and seeing the beauty of the world, I often encourage prospective travelers, teetering on the edge of a decision – to take that leap and see what the world has to offer. While for some traveling the world and putting a pin in […]