Remembering Russia
With all the negative publicity given to the host of the Winter Olympics these past weeks, I started thinking about my own experiences in Russia a few years ago. The unbelievable “fail” photo’s and comments that sports journalists in Sochi have been tweeting got me “LOL’ing” as well as thinking: “why am I not surprised?!” […]
Cappadocia on a Budget
Desperate for a dose of nature and exoticism, I found myself daydreaming of the lesser-trodden trails of eastern Turkey — somewhere near the Iranian border. It was remote, raw, and delightfully cheap. Perfect, I thought. Unfortunately, political unrest had other plans as I landed in Istanbul. The region turned into a temporary no-go zone, and […]
2013 Travel Summary
2013 flew by so fast, I barely saw the months pass.In terms of travel, it was insane. I moved from Europe to Asia and wound up in a place that “forces” me to leave the country at least every two months just to renew my visa.Not the worst deal, right? Here’s a look back at […]
Warsaw is not that boring…
Warsaw: Europe’s Third Most Boring City? I Beg to Differ. “Warsaw? Why are you going to Warsaw? It’s so boring! Go to Krakow instead!†That was the general reaction when I shared my plans. According to a 2008 TripAdvisor poll, Warsaw was crowned Europe’s third most boring city. (First place? Brussels. Sorry, Belgium.) Naturally, I […]
New Year’s Eve abroad: Hogmanay Street party, Edinburgh
Ringing in the New Year in Edinburgh: Hogmanay Street Party Magic As the end of the year approaches, that familiar question starts popping up again…“So… what are you doing on New Year’s Eve?â€Cue the debates, the dilemmas, the decision-making. Two years ago, a few friends and I decided to switch things up and welcome the […]
How to spend the weekend in Budapest (when you’ve already done the sightseeing)
Off the Beaten Path in Budapest: A Different Kind of Day You’re in Budapest and you’ve already ticked off the main tourist attractions — or maybe you’re just not in the mood. It happens… and that’s totally okay! Especially in a city like Budapest, where there are plenty of meaningful ways to spend your time […]
How to spend a €50 weekend in Copenhagen
I had been dreaming of going to Copehagen for such a long time, it was almost becoming an obsession. However, as we all know, Scandinavia can get quite pricey for us, outsiders. I had some time to spare but no cash to spend. Yet it had become an urge I just couldn’t resist any longer. […]
10 Things I loved about Istanbul
There were more than 10 things I loved about Istanbul, but I’ve made a list of the most obvious and memorable reasons. 1. The Markets and Bazaars Visiting markets is by default my favorite thing to do while I’m traveling. It’s where you can get a feel for what local life is all about. It’s […]
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