I flew to Sumatra solely for one reason: to do a jungle trek and to hopefully see orangutans. There are only two places in the world where you can see …
How safe is it to travel to Colombia? Are there still kidnappings, druggings and muggings? Which cities are safe and which aren’t? Read on for my take on safety in Colombia…
Here is my perfect itinerary for a weekend in Austin – including the best food trucks, bars and breakfast tacos, plus my favorite activities in Texas’ capital.
The main draw for me to visit the Bahamas was to meet the swimming pigs. Prior to my trip, I hadn’t done much research – I had no idea where …
I always thought that to see wildlife and seabirds out in the sea in Peru, I would have to visit the Ballestas Islands, often dubbed “the poor men’s Galapagos”. After …
One thing I do in every place I visit: I get a bird’s eye view of the city. If there is a high point in town, a high building, or …
Brooklyn is New York’s most populous borough – and it has so much to offer! From live music to street art to some of NYC’s best eateries: read on to find out why Brooklyn is worth a visit!
My Galapagos Islands cruise was everything I’d dreamed: countless wildlife encounters, giant tortoises, incredibly diverse underwater life, and so much more…
Everything you should know before heading to Cuba: How do the two currencies work? Is there internet? Where to stay and how to get around, is Cuba safe?
Isla Mujeres – this little Caribbean island near Cancun is my little Mexican paradise, complete with picture-perfect palm-fringed sandy beaches and crystal clear turquoise water!
The Ice Diamonds on the ice beach of Breiðamerkursandur were a sight I will never forget – and the highlight of my trip to Iceland. A must-visit place if you go to Iceland!
It’s been nearly six years that I handed in my notice to travel the world.. for a year. So how has my nomadic journey evolved over the past (nearly) SIX years?
Today I am sharing the tools with you that I use to find the cheapest ways to get around Europe. From budget airlines to international bus companies – and how to get the best deals!
I didn’t think a truly paradisical, unspoiled island still existed in Thailand – but Koh Poda ticked all the boxes of the picture-perfect tropical island!
It’s finally here, part II of Five things to discover in New York that most tourists (and locals) never do – read on for five more off-the-beaten-path New York experiences.
My two visits to Hong Kong this year were full of surprises! Find out which twelve things I found surprising about Hong Kong!
After sharing my five best moments in five years of travel yesterday, it’s now time for the five worst experiences. Contrary to yesterday’s post, for which I had a hard …
I have to admit that I find it nearly impossible to pick just five moments out of five years of travel, but here are a handful of my absolute favorite experiences!
I quit my job to travel the world five years ago – and I am still traveling! Read more about how my backpacking trip turned into an indefinite journey around the world..
One of the most terrifying experiences on all my travels: Cycling down Bolivia’s notorious Death Road, also known as the most dangerous roads in the world!
These thirty three things are just a start – there were so many positive aspects of our time in Costa Rica, we could easily list thirty three more! Feel free to share your favs here, too!
On the one hand, the short 25-minute flight from Nassau to Staniel Cay on a small 18-seater plane was quite nerve-wracking, but on the other hand, it raised my level …
Swimming with the pigs was the main reason why I wanted to visit the Bahamas. But what’s the Pig Beach tour like? It entailed so much more than just swimming …
Before I visited the Bahamas, I knew very little about the setup of the islands, about distances, about the islands worth visiting. I quickly realized that island hopping isn’t easy …
The prices in Belize can be much higher than anywhere else in Central America, but with some planning, Belize can be done on a shoestring. Read on for my Belize budget travel tips.
Minca wasn’t in my original plans for Colombia, but a reader of mine insisted I go check it out. Well I am glad I did as I was told because Minca turned out to be fantastic!
I am not the biggest fan of winter, but I embraced my snow days in Stockholm and still saw a lot. Here are my tips on how to have the perfect winter weekend in Stockholm!