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...]
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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
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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 […]
MY LOVE AND HATE RELATIONSHIP WITH KYIV CITY
I love coming to Ukraine. This is a place that makes me warm from the inside out. This is the place where you can feel yourself like a model! Even before you get the chance to leave the airport, young guards in military uniform are winking at you at the gates. The spectrum of emotions […]
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, […]
WHY YOU NEED TO LOVE WHAT YOU HAVE BEFORE YOU CAN GET SOMETHING BETTER
I rarely post travel unrelated thoughtful posts, but it is one of those thoughts I want to stick. And not just for me, but for as many people who might read this as possible. For those, who struggle in their low without knowing how to get out. Below I’ll try to share and explain a […]
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5 ROMANTIC THINGS TO DO IN PARIS
Want one of those romantic weekend getaways? Take your loved one to Paris! Looking for a perfect honeymoon spot? Take your loved one to Paris! Want to spice things up in your relationship? Take your loved one to Paris!
Full Guide to a Perfect Rarotonga Holiday in Cook Islands
When planning a trip to New Zealand, I really wanted to squeeze in a short Rarotonga holiday or any stay at one of the exotic islands in the South Pacific, since many destinations are only easily accessible through New Zealand or Australia.
BEST TRAVEL PICTURES OF 2015
So, 2015 has passed. Whew… what a year! This is a year when I translated my inspiration from Panama- Costa Rica trip into a Travel Monkey blog which took considerable amount of my time after a day job. Before I dive deeper into the content of this post, I wanted to take the time and […]
WHY I VISITED CHERNIVTSI AND YOU SHOULD, TOO!
I always felt very ashamed that being a Ukrainian I haven’t traveled enough in my own home country. We always tend to think that exotic and exciting things are somewhere far away and rarely notice what we have under our own nose.
WHY MY FLIGHT TO NEW YORK WAS ALMOST FREE OR HOW TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR DELAYED FLIGHT?
So, all packed up and in anticipation of my first trip to the USA I thought that the thing I have to be worried about the most will be the immigration check on land. However, this turned out to be the least exhausting thing. The entire energy I’ve been saving up was wasted waiting at […]
TRAVEL IN BALTICS – A WEEKEND IN KLAIPEDA
This is a story about my travel in Baltics, more particularly a weekend in a city called Klaipeda that is situated on the coast of Baltic sea. Baltics is a trio of small European states situated on the Eastern shore of the Baltic sea, which consists of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. Last weekend I spent […]
