Everyone thinks of different ways when it comes to traveling. What’s your perfect trip: a plane landing in some exotic country? An “all-inclusive” hotel somewhere on the coastline? A skiing tour in the Alps? Those are great. But there is one “but”. All of them are costly. Most probably, you don’t want to spend too much money on vacation during a pandemic, do you? If not, there is an alternative: you can travel by car. “Well, plane traveling … [Read more...]
An Aurora in born – The Northern Lights baby
On 19 August 2020, at 14:19, baby Aurora Wolteck was born in Dettingen Konstanz on the border between Germany and Switzerland, completely unaware of the Arctic adventure that had unfolded nine months earlier. But let us go back even further, to the day in 2009, when two young people, Nathalie and Benjamin, now 30 and 33 years old, were introduced to each other through a mutual friend while hiking near Lake Constance. It was friendship at … [Read more...]
A Beach Paradise in less than 10 Minutes from the Mainland – Kapas Island
Less than 4 nautical miles from the shore of Marang – a sleepy fishing town on the east coast of peninsula Malaysia, lies a beautiful marine park island surrounded by stunning turquoise waters and pristine sandy beaches. The sand is powdery soft and the texture is very much cotton-like; this is how the name of this island came about – Kapas, a Malay word for cotton. The island can be reached in less than 10 minutes by a speed boat from the … [Read more...]
Exploring the Royal City of Krakow
If you are looking for destination for your next holiday Krakow is an amazing idea. On the Internet you can find dozens of ‘where to go’, ‘where to eat’ ‘what to do’ and beautiful photos of that city, which make you want to visit it just now. Beautiful architecture, great monuments, delicious Polish food and the vibe is how you can describe Krakow in one sentence. There is so much to do here, so much to see that once to get here you will be … [Read more...]
Things To Do in Cappadocia, Turkey
Cappadocia is a very beautiful tourist area as seen from outside. Especially those who are interested in history know that this place is indispensable with its scenery. for they will visit Turkey at the beginning of the places that must be visited include the Cappadocia in Central Anatolia in Turkey. From each other in Cappadocia which is an amazing opportunity for those who want to vacation in Turkey can participate in fun … [Read more...]
Hands-on Ecuadorian Artisans Are Hands-Down Amazing
Photo by Alice Bourget [Note: this piece was written in pre-pandemic days, first accepted by the LA Times, but had a couple of long publication delays. And then the pandemic arrived. Ecuador was hit hard. Milton’s tours, listed at the end, are suspended. Here’s to travel to come!] When I was around 10, I tagged along to my brother’s Boy Scout meeting, where one activity was making art projects. Given instruction, I sprayed a clothespin with … [Read more...]
Cachaça trip Day 9: Morretes
Morning in Morretes. I left the pousada because I woke early. Breakfast wouldn’t be served until eight. Clouds covered the not-so-distant-mountains, but the city was sunny. I walked along the quiet main road. People passed me on their way to work. Schoolchildren carried backpacks, walking in groups, excited for the school day. I crossed over the river on a slight bridge that carried the occasional car. Descending the opposite bank, I walked … [Read more...]
Things to Do and See in Dubai, UAE
Dubai is a shining gem of the United Arab Emirates or UAE. An ultra-modern city, Dubai is known for its glamour, luxury and opulence. When it comes to architecture and design, the city has broken several world records. Right from owning one of the largest malls in the world to the tallest building in the world, Dubai has always surprised and awed the world with its architectural feats. Due to all these reasons and more, Dubai is one of the most … [Read more...]
48 hours in Ko Samui – A short vacation with no prior planning at all
When the minivan pulled in at the station in Hat Yai, I got off the car and randomly made my way into one of the travel agent's offices lining a bustling street. At the desk sat a gray-haired woman with a warm smile, exuding the true hospitality spirit of the Thais. “Where are you going?” She asked with a heavily accented voice. I glanced at the clock. It was quarter past ten in the morning. “Where is the next bus leaving for?” I asked. … [Read more...]
A Backpacker’s Guide to El Nido
El Nido is a municipality that lies in the northwest part of the Philippine island Palawan. The name comes from the Spanish word “nido”, which means a nest. Indeed, lots of tiny swiftlets live in the area and build edible nests in the limestone cliffs - hence the name. El Nido attracts travelers from all over the globe. If you are looking for a place with tourist shops on every corner, a distinct backpacker vibe, and tasty banana pancakes … [Read more...]
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