Tips for your trips: 2016

Backpacking in Vietnam. Hanoi (Part VI)

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In the last article from my journeys into Vietnam you can find my tips about Hanoi and my recommendations what to see here in just a day.

From the vibrant night life to the cultural experiences like The Temple of Literature and Hoa Lo Prison, Hanoi has part of the hectic ambience of Ho Chi Minh and at the same time you can find many places to chill out and escape the bustling streets.

Backpacking in Vietnam. Journey into the nature. (Part V)

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In this article you can read how to get to Paradise Cave: one of the most beautiful caves I have ever seen in my life, contemplate the amazing landscapes of Tam Coc on a boat and find many more spots from the beautiful nature of Vietnam.

Backpacking in Vietnam. Hội An to Hue on a bike (Part IV).

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Are you curious to know more about the most adventurous part of my trip in Vietnam? Do you want to know how it feels to ride on a back of a motorbike in a country where the death toll annually is over 14 000 people? How to survive a motorbike crash in Vietnam? (yes, I couldn’t skip this, even though it wasn’t planned)

What are the best things you can see on the way from Hội An to Hue?

Then read this article

Backpacking in Vietnam. Hội An (Part III)

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Hội An, the charming small town in the heart of Vietnam is a must-see place on your way to the north part of the country. The well-preserved Ancient town as well as the bustling restaurants along the river turns Hội An into a preferred travel destination and a place where you can take a deep breath before you dive into the real adventure.

Backpacking in Vietnam. The Mekong Delta (Part II)

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In the second article of my backpacking trip in Vietnam you can learn how to organize tour to The Mekong Delta on your own and be independent traveler.

Backpacking in Vietnam. The beginning (Part I)

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13 days, 1 continent, 3 new countries, crazy adventures. In June/July this year I had the chance to take 2 weeks off from my job as a flight attendant and decided to dedicate my next trip to Southeast Asia.

In the next (I don’t know how many) articles you can learn how to survive backpacking in Vietnam, what are the best itineraries, what are the stupidest things you shouldn’t do but if you do it you are guaranteed to have a lot of fun, where to sleep, what to eat, how to travel on a budget and many more useless but funny facts that will make your day brighter. Let’s start from the…

Turin in 1 day and 60 photos

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Recently I’ve been focused on my individual trips so I haven’t posted anything from my layovers with Emirates. For those of you who don’t follow my blog, I’m a flight attendant based in Dubai.

Today’s article is about Turin – the small charming city in the northern part of Italy will steal your heart with its beauty.

The backpacker’s paradise: Sri Lanka. Arugam Bay (Part V)

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If you want to learn how to go to the surfer’s paradise of Sri Lanka, the best place to stay there, what to eat and other interesting facts, have a look at my last article about my trip to Sri Lanka.

The backpacker’s paradise: Sri Lanka. A stairway to heaven – Adam’s Peak (Part IV)

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Have you ever dreamed about climbing a mountain early in the morning and then being rewarded with a beautiful sunrise and fiery skies? Do you want to know how you can do this in Sri Lanka? Make your morning cup of coffee and just press “Read more” :)

The backpacker’s paradise: Sri Lanka. Tea and temples in Kandy (Part III)

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Kandy: from the colorful markets to the green plantations and Tooth relics, in this article we will talk about tea and temples and what’s best to do in the second largest city of Sri Lanka.

The backpacker’s paradise: Sri Lanka. Sigiriya and Dambulla (Party II)

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In this second article about Sri Lanka you can find what is the best (or maybe not exactly the best) way to reach Sigiriya, what to see in Dambulla, where to sleep, how to travel with trains and ride local buses and many more interesting stories from my small travel adventure.

The backpacker’s paradise: Sri Lanka. Your smart mini-guide (Part I)

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The idea of visiting Sri Lanka came spontaneous (as usual) and I hadn’t planned anything in advance. My one week journey through the country will take you from dusty trains to green plantations, from chaotic situations to peaceful moments. If Sri Lanka is your next travel destination then have a look at the next few articles where you will find some useful information, best places to visit and smart tips about dealing with locals.

On top of that you will discover a whole new and exotic world and you will be given over a hundred reasons for which you should choose Sri Lanka for your next travel adventure.

Bolivia: country of coca, chaos and cold weather (Part III)

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PART III - Salar De Uyuni: a dream or a challenge?

If you want to learn more about shopping in La Paz, where to have good Chairo (traditional Bolivian soup), get to know more about one the most beautiful yet tragic history squares in La Paz, where is the world highest football stadium that made even Messi to be upset, how to get to Uyuni and what challenges you will face there and other interesting facts have a look on the third part of my article about Bolivia.

Bolivia: country of coca, chaos and cold weather (Part II)

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PART II - HOLA, COPACABANA!

It's time to turn the page and continue with our journey which takes us to Copacabana!

Bolivia: country of coca, chaos and cold weather (Part I)

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PART I - Why Bolivia?

This article is about my trip to Bolivia. This is my personal story of how the country looks like through my eyes. Here you will find my emotions, feelings and thoughts rather than the usual tips of what to do and what to see in the country.

This is a story about my will to travel, desire to explore, about seeing the cultural differences, suffering, sickness, nature and pollution, freezing weather, moments full with tears and good times when I laugh at myself.

I repeat, this is my “personal view” of Bolivia so I don’t pretend it’s the ultimate truth.

A day trip from Lisbon: Cabo Da Roca and Sintra

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This is an article for a short daytrip that will take you to the westernmost point on the European mainland, the headland of Cabo da Roca and the magical town of Sintra with the romantic castles and green parks, a small journey to the most legendary monuments of the Portuguese culture.

The city I've always wanted to write about: Lisbon

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This is an article about a city I’ve wanted to write about long time ago. Why it took me so long? Because we are always afraid to write about the things we love the most. This article is about special place that has stolen a piece of my heart.

Georgia loves you (15 things to do in Georgia)

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After the kick-start of 2016 with my trip to Egypt in January I tried to keep up the high level of my adventures and February started with a great trip to Tbilisi, Georgia. Here are my recommendations for the top 15 things to do in that great country.