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
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...]
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Epic Adventure Bucket List Ideas For Every Month of The Year
It is a magical time of the year exactly because this is when we all sit down, take out our pens and journals and start making lists for the year to come. Another good thing about it is that you can just reflect on what you already have. Take a moment and appreciate all the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
SEPILOK ORANGUTAN REHABILITATION CENTER
One of the reasons behind going to Malaysian Borneo instead of visiting Malaysian peninsula is to see the famous Borneo orangutans.
5 Places Proving There is Beautiful Nature in Denmark
Denmark is not a country generally known for its beautiful landscapes. Contrary to popular perception, it is mostly flat. There are absolutely no mountains in Denmark. The highest point is a hill called Ejer Bavnehøj Møllehøj that is only 170 meters high. Despite being rather leveled, the country still has wonderful landscapes to explore. In […]
UNDERRATED ESCAPE OF COSTA RICA
Since our traveling plans were destroyed by Costa Rica border control, we had only one night stay in Uvita, which turned out to be an exclusively beautiful place. It is one of the underrated places in Costa Rica, but which is building up quite fast due to a large number of internationals coming down and […]
Dordogne Villages Will Make You Fall in Love with Southwest France
Let me start by saying that our trip to Southwest France was not planned at all. Together with a couple of friends, I was planning to celebrate my birthday in the colorful riads of Morocco. But in a rather unfortunate chain of events, which involved a visa problem, it didn’t happen. For better or for […]
