In the past couple years, you’ve probably been hearing a lot about Croatia. And for good reason. It’s extremely photogenic, one of the many settings of Game of Thrones, has countless beautiful islands… the list goes on and on. The…
WHY EVERY TRAVELER SHOULD EXPERIENCE A TRADITIONAL JAPANESE RYOKAN
From the moment you board the small cog train that winds up into the mountains to Hakone, you know you are in for a something special. So what is a Ryokan? A ryokan is a traditional Japanese guest house, created to…
HIKING TO THE ANCIENT ROCK CHURCHES OF TIGRAY, ETHIOPIA
I hesitate to write this article because I am worried that I will unveil one of the best-kept secrets in East Africa: the Ancient Rock-Hewn churches of Northern Ethiopia. To get to most of these churches you have to hike…
A GUIDE TO SOLO FEMALE TRAVEL IN UZBEKISTAN
The history of Uzbekistan is inseparably linked with the ancient caravan route known worldwide as the Great Silk Road. Major cities of Uzbekistan are the pearls of the Great Silk Road. Located in Central Asia, Uzbekistan has been the destination of…
7 Books You Should Read Before You Visit Cambodia
When I was about 5 years old I was taking a train with my mother from London Kings Cross back to our house in Hertfordshire. We sat down and immediately a gentleman opposite us starting chatting to my mum. As…
HOW TO VISIT THE MALDIVES ON A BUDGET
There is a common illusion about the Maldives that many people have, that these islands are only accessible to those with deep pockets that are ready to be emptied. But I am here to tell you that it is an illusion, because the…
LUXURY AT THE WHITE MANSION, PHNOM PENH
The White Mansion lives up to its name, presenting a unique luxury hotel in central Phnom Penh. The former Residence of the United States embassy, the hotel has a very interesting history behind it and a wonderful style. Large white…