What to do in Ronda, the most beautiful town in Southern Spain
Ronda was love at first sight! In this post, I’ll share why this small town in southern Spain captured our hearts and everything you can do there. I guarantee it will be one of the most memorable stops on your southern Spain itinerary. Perched on the edge of the Guadalevín River canyon, which runs through […]
Complete guide to visiting Bonito, Brazil
Want to visit Bonito, in the southern Brazilian Pantanal, but don’t know where to start? Come with me and I’ll share everything you need to know to finally make your dream of visiting Bonito a reality! Imagine a destination where adventure and tranquility go hand in hand, where crystal-clear rivers wind through lush vegetation, and […]
What to do in Bonito, Brazil: best tours
Bonito is one of my favorite eco-tourism destinations in Brazil. It has excellent tourism infrastructure, and the name itself already gives a good idea of what you’ll find there — “Bonito” means “beautiful” in Portuguese. Nature has been especially generous here. Here on the blog, you’ll find plenty of information about Bonito, including a complete […]
Complete guide to flying with low-cost airlines: how to avoid hidden fees and costly mistakes
Is it really worth flying on low cost airlines? The answer is: it depends. Be very careful when buying the ticket and do the math. Defining airline tickets is a very important step when plan a vacation trip, about what I’ve written a lot here on the blog. I’ve flown a lot of low cost around this planet, […]
Kotor, Montenegro: what to do, where to stay, when to go
Imagine walking through medieval cobblestone streets, in a town surrounded by mountains that could pass for a fairy-tale fjord, sailing the Adriatic Sea, exploring turquoise-water caves and islands steeped in legends of miracles and hauntings, climbing a lookout in a 9th century fortress, stopping here and there to enjoy excellent restaurants, cafes, and bars, all […]
Mostar: what to do in the most charming town in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Of all the places we visited on our Balkans road trip, Mostar was the one that truly stood out. A town rich in history and culture, with a charming old town in a breathtaking location, friendly and hospitable people, excellent food, affordable prices, and plenty of interesting things to do nearby. If you’ve never considered […]
How to travel with only a carry-on
A complete and objective guide to packing light . Many people are impressed when I mention that I spent three weeks in Southeast Asia with just a carry-on bag or that our family of four stayed one month in Japan with only three carry-on bags. Yes, those carry-on bags with a weight limit of up to 10kg that you take […]
South Africa: what you need to know before your trip
Looking for a destination that really has it all? Great food, welcoming people, easy logistics, and a trip that won’t break the bank? South Africa! We traveled across the country from east to west and if I said we really liked South Africa, that would be an understatement. We absolutely LOVED it; it was one […]
What to do in Athens in 2 or 3 days: top attractions and itinerary
Athens is a must-visit in any Greece itinerary, no matter the time of year. I know a lot of people land in the country already thinking about rushing off to the islands and beaches, but trust me: it’s absolutely worth giving the Greek capital a chance. Athens has that kind of charm that doesn’t hit you […]
15-day Peloponnese itinerary: the best of mainland Greece
How about exploring mainland Greece? That’s exactly what we set out to do when we decided to make the most of our 15-day vacation on our first trip to Greece. Up until then, Greece had always been synonymous with islands for me. One island, in special, that mostly existed in my imagination (and maybe it […]
Nakasendo Road, from Magome to Tsumago, the most beautiful villages of medieval Japan
How about setting out along the legendary Samurai Route, along paths that samurai, feudal lords, and traders once traveled for centuries? The Nakasendo Road is one of Japan’s most famous routes, running through the Kiso Valley in the Japanese Alps. Imagine villages that feel frozen in time, with dark wooden houses and paper lanterns, connected […]
Photographic expedition in Torres del Paine, Chilean Patagonia
If, like me, you’ve always dreamed of visiting the most iconic park in Chilean Patagonia, take this opportunity to dive into this post and jot down all the tips! In fact, it was two travel dreams fulfilled at once : visiting Torres del Paine National Park in Chilean Patagonia and participating in a photographic expedition through one of […]
