Booking a holiday with a tour operator is convenient for those who don’t enjoy planning their own travels. It’s also a great option for first time travelers who find the idea of traveling solo too daring. You’re sure to meet a bunch of interesting people plus you don’t have to worry much about arranging hotels, […]
Inspiration
Lonely Planet’s top countries to visit in 2017
Recently I’ve shared with you my Top 10 Winter Escapes 2017. Now top travel guide publisher Lonely Planet has come up with their own list of best in travel 2017 and funny enough, their number 2 is also number 2 on my list. But there are some other worthy additions to the list so I wanted […]
Your pocket guide to sustainable travel
Travel is such a beautiful thing. The breathtaking places you see and the kind people you meet. Imagine a beautiful white sand beach or lush green mountains. Paradise. If it wasn’t for all the rubbish lying around. I bet you’ve been there; shaking your head at how people can destroy these places. If we want to […]
How to volunteer for free (I’ve done it!)
Volunteering is an incredibly rewarding experience. You learn a lot about other people and cultures, about the world and about yourself. People always say that with volunteering you get back so much more than you give. And it’s true. You get that satisfactory feeling, you have done something very valuable with your time because you have […]
10 signs you’ve found the perfect travel buddy
One of the most important factors when travelling is who you’re travelling with. This can make or break a good trip and of course we all want to make life-long, positive (!) memories. It may not be your best friend – because, believe me, you may get on great in ‘real life’ but on a […]
Top 10 Winter Escapes 2017 – Follow the sun this winter
September promises us a nice Indian summer here in London but I can already see winter fast approaching in Europe and the rest of the Northern hemisphere. Yeah alright, I admit it… I’m at least a tiny bit excited for cozy evenings at home on the sofa with a big fuzzy blanket, tea and a good movie. […]
Are you addicted to travel? Here are 26 signs that you are.
Ever wondered if you’re a travel addict? Find out here – how many of the 26 signs of being addicted to travel do you tick?
My journey through foreign cultures and towards mindfulness
Indian girl on her wedding day in Varanasi I have taken this from the very last paper I had to write to finish my almost six years of university studies. It was meant for my CEMS Global Leadership class – a personal reflection of my intercultural experiences. Here’s the edited version: Throughout the last years, […]
“Travel the world – fill your suitcase with treasures”
Travel We’ve all heard about it. Some of us have experienced it: Wanderlust. Wan-der-lust. The strong desire to travel. Here’s some inspiration for you to embark on that once-in-a-lifetime journey. Because once you’ve decided to go, the hardest part is over. Travel is the most precious thing – I value it […]
6 Steps to Your Very Own Backpacking Adventure
You really want to explore some new places out there but are sick of run-of-the-mill resort holidays? Spending two weeks in a hotel by the pool and the occasional day trips in big groups to the most touristy attractions bore you? Yes, you’d much rather go out there and explore the country, meet amazing people […]
