Wonderful, Wonderful Rainy Copenhagen!
Still rainy and cool. Big, flat, low-hanging grey-hued clouds continue to dominate the Köpenham sky. Everyone, it seems, is complaining about the lack of warm dry weather both in Europe and in Canada. It is even making the local...
Skip the Mexican Beach and Hike the Mountains
We stopped to listen to our guide tell us about the route we were hiking on, the Camino Real to Oaxaca, Mexico. Then he said: “We’ll move on now but let’s stay quiet for the next 20 minutes and enjoy nature.” That was the most...
Why Tahiti Is My Favourite Island in the South Pacific
French Polynesia is like an exhilarating playground of secrets. Dreamy atolls and astounding lagoons dot the endless Pacific wonderland and right there in the middle of it all is Tahiti, – an island that seemingly lies right in...
Expatriates: Best 5 Countries for Expats
Moving abroad is never an easy choice. There definitely are countries whose citizens choose repatriation if they are pursuing a better life, but what happens if you are from a country which has a good economy but you still want...
The Viking Ships of Oslo
We start our first morning in Oslo Norway by taking the ferry to the suburb of Bygdøy, full of beautiful homes and museums. As befits a maritime nation, 4 of the 5 museums across the water are concerned with ships – including the...
521 Kilometres of Cloud and Fjord
Ok, I get my big, looming, cloud-enshrouded just-as-good-as New Zealand fjords on this trip. We check out of our hotel quite early (for us) and are on the road by 9:30, foregoing the fast route and taking the scenic road from...
Hong Kong Culinary Tour
"for every 600 people in Hong Kong, there’s one restaurant!" This mind-blowing information probably tells enough. We don’t really need any introduction here. So, in my humble opinion, here are some of the best restaurants in...
Top 7 Signature Cocktails to Try in New York
New York is one of the few places in the world where literally anyone can find their place. There are plenty of neighbourhoods, each one with their signature styles and, of course, signature drinks from plenty of cool bars. Some...
Five Adventure Best Honeymoon Destinations
If you consider your wedding to be one of the best days of your life, then your honeymoon should be one of the best weeks – especially if you are an active couple who likes a bit of adrenaline next to all the romance. Adventure...
Scuba Diving in Croatia: Diver Beware!
Yesterday we agreed that today’s the day – we are going scuba diving. There are dive centers up and down the coast, and one is within walking distance of Stara Vila. We have been promising ourselves a diving day here in Croatia,...