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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...]

3 Lessons Learned From Solo Travel in Morocco As a Girl

Finally, I made it to Morocco, a country that has been on my bucket list for the entire year. Like all things ‘visa’ in my life, getting my documents sorted to travel to Morocco was a lot of drama. For most people, visa is not required but since I am traveling with a Ukrainian passport, […]

To travel or not to travel during Coronavirus? That is the question.

I know that your mailbox and all possible social media channels are flooded with messages about coronavirus. Your airline, employer, entertainment channel and your mom alike, all trying to tell you how to stay cautious and wash your hands. I am not here to instruct you on what to do but rather to discuss whether […]

The American Dream Experiment: Why Did We Actually Go to the United States?

Oh, the American dream. Something even we, the teenage kids in the far away country of Ukraine were aware of from the early childhood through the shows we saw on TV, the music we listened to and icons we had on our bedroom walls. We wanted to be them, the Americans, no matter how strong […]

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!

GIRLS’ WEEKEND IN VALENCIA

Valencia is the city of senses and smells. The palette of flowery smells that you get while walking the streets of Valencia is extremely wide: from lilac to blooming chestnut trees. This is heaven for those who want to indulge their senses and a nightmare for people allergic to spring blossoms. I was the first […]

THE TRUTH I LEARNED ON MY SHORT TRIP TO NEW YORK

You know that item on your wish-list that you treat like, “I’ll do that someday”? Well, that’s how we’ve been treating a trip to the USA. Eventually, we’ve just applied the ‘screw it, let’s do it’ technique and bought flight tickets to New York for 2016 Christmas period. Strangely enough, this short trip to New […]

5 WAYS TO GET CHEAP FLIGHTS

Finding a cheap flight deal is where the travel planning starts, at least for me. There is no point in planning anything else unless you have the tickets to go. Most of the time I have no idea where I am going to travel to next. If you are a curious wanderer who either wants […]

Awesome Hotels Around the World by Travel Bloggers

These days a good vacation is not just about a destination, but also a nice place where you can relax, enjoy the view, and of course, take photo shots! I asked my fellow travel bloggers to pick the most exclusive resorts and awesome hotels around the world that will inspire your wanderlust and make you […]

6 Awesome Winter Vancouver Day Trip Ideas

If you are finished with all the fun things to see in Vancouver city, it is time to expand the horizons and see what British Columbia has to offer as the best winter Vancouver day trip! So far, I have only visited Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver and I have to admit that the later ended […]