Category: Destinations

Where to go in Bali – 10 Insider Tips

When I was living in Bali, my mailbox was flooded with emails from friends and acquaintances planning a trip to the Island of Gods, asking me which spots to hit. I probably should have written a standard answer to copy-paste in every reply, but just thinking about these places got me so excited that I […]

12 Favourite Destinations

Exactly ten years ago today, I embarked on my first independent trip. By “independent,” I mean a journey not organised or sponsored by parents, school, or any other organisation. It was the first time I travelled on my own dime, in my own time. I was 19 when a friend and I booked a ticket […]

Things you might want to know before going to Rwanda

Rwanda: A Refreshing Take on Africa, But Not for Everyone Rwanda is a tiny African country nestled between some of East and Central Africa’s biggest players: Uganda, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Its landlocked position, turbulent recent past, and modest size might raise a few eyebrows when it comes to its tourism potential. […]

Bologna “la grassa”, a foodie’s paradise

Bologna is often referred to as the culinary capital of Italy. Because of its abundance and variety of high-quality cuisine, the city earned the nickname la grassa—literally, the fat one—back in the Middle Ages. It was that little fact that had me browsing flights and checking my calendar. Since I’m currently spending a few months […]

A Short Getaway in Portugal

Portugal in 5 Days: A Whirlwind Taste of Tiles, Trams & Tawny Port One of my favourite things about living in Europe is how easy it is to change environments in the blink of an eye. If I’m ever in need of foreign food, unfamiliar faces or just a fresh backdrop, all I have to […]

What’s in Macau?

Is Macau Worth the Splurge? After a quick calculation, I realized that a day trip to Macau from Hong Kong would set us back roughly €85—just in transport costs for two. Whoops… this was supposed to be a budget trip! As often happens, I was torn between saving money and discovering a new corner of […]

10 Ways Hong Kong Surprised Me

Even after spending hours browsing stunning pictures and reading up on all things Hong Kong, the city still managed to catch me off guard in the best (and weirdest) ways. Here are ten things that surprised me: 1. Dim sum heaven For someone who didn’t even like dim sum, I was shocked to hear myself […]

Birthdays Abroad

29 Trips Around the Sun: Birthday Moments from Around the World For the past seven years, I’ve been lucky enough to celebrate my birthday abroad—either doing something wild or lazing in the shade of a coconut tree. Since this year was a little different (read: no palm trees or plane tickets), I decided to take […]