Petra is without a doubt a fascinating, unique and special to visit while in Jordan. The “city built in the rock” has been on every travellers watchlist since the beginning of times. Apart from being featured in the famous Indiana Jones movie “Raiders of the Lost Ark”, this magical Wonder of the World is an…
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Among the Jordanian cities I’ve visited during my stay, Aqaba was definitely the least fascinating one. Noisy, messy and with very little things to see, after my first day there it didn’t take me long to look for the first bus to somewhere-else. Just imagine the kind of city where diving and snorkelling (both far…
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During my trip to Jordan at least half of the traveller I met didn’t know about the Jordan Pass or were told at the last second just before boarding the place. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a budget backpacker or a fancy-hotel type, the Pass is something you should seriously think about getting before heading…
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Often the first stop of many travellers, Amman is the proud capital of Jordan. Funnily enough, during my first visit, it took me a couple of hours to find the perfect description for Amman. Just imagine if you were to cross the bustling Marrakech with the modern and a little westernised Istanbul, only then you’d…
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Montserrat is a mountain range just under an hour away from the city center of Barcelona. Since it’s relatively easy to reach, this place is often among those weekend gateways perfect for nature lovers. Who wouldn’t want to breathe some fresh air after spending most of the week in BCN? Interestingly enough, not everybody come…
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En Barcelona hay miles de cosas que hacer, gente para conocer, lugares para visitar y sobre todo muchissimas excursiones de una diá. Ya sea que desees probar unas riquisimas papas bravas, dar vueltas por las Ramblas o relajarte en las playas de Poble Nou, estás en el lugar correcto! Despues de vivir y descubrir la…
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Barcelona is a huge metropolis full of things to do, people to meet, places to visit but most importantly awesome day trips to go on. Whether you’re looking to taste some delicious papas bravas, have a walk down the Ramblas or just relax on the beach, here’s the right place! After living in the same…
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Among the beautiful places that North Italy has to offer, the quaint yet touristy Garda Lake (lago di Garda) peacefully sits among them. Due to its strategic location, just a little off the main highway A4, it is often the first “stop” for Germans, Austrians and Dutch to enjoy their summer holidays. Nevertheless, setting up…
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Florianopolis is the place where locals become tourists and tourists become locals. A little down the coast from Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo sits Santa Catarina Island and its beloved capital city. During summer, both travellers and locals alike swarms the famous beaches to enjoy some of Brazil’s best laid-back atmosphere. And it’s also…
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Often travellers would think that the huge Carnival parades you see in Rio happen to be around the streets of the city. Even though that’s what would happen in other cities around the world, in Rio de Janeiro the main Carnival parades take place inside the Sambadrome. The massive structure holding the beauty of 90’000…
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Los blocos de Rua son imprescindibles si quieres disfrutar del auténtico Carnaval de Rio. Todo el mundo conoce el desfile gigante que hacen en el sambódromo, pero los blocos son maravillosos para sumarse a los cariocas en sus celebraciones. Durante los días de Carnaval se organizan centenares de blocos de Rua a todas horas por…
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Block parties are the place to be if you want to make the most of Rio’s Carnival. Everyone has heard about the impressive carnival parade in the sambadrome but the blocos (in portoguese) are the real deal to join the locals in the celebrations. During the days of the Carnival, hundreds of block parties are…
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La figura más representativa de Rio y una de las 7 Nuevas Maravillas del Mundo es algo que tienes que ver cuando visites Rio de Janeiro. Parecida al Coliseo de Roma o a la Torre Eiffel de París, esta estatua de 38m de altura, situada en la reserva de Tijuca, es el símbolo de la…
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Who isn’t excited by the arrival of spring? This year we’ve been (in Europe) holding onto our winter clothes a bit too long but finally the warmer weather is approaching. With trees and plants blossoming everywhere some people opt to visit Hollands for the Tulips while others fly over to Catalunya for the breathtaking Temps…
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The most iconic figure of Rio and one of the New 7 Wonders of the World is definitely one of those places you should visit during your stay in Rio. Similarly to the Rome’s Colosseum or Paris Eiffel Tower, the 38m tall Christ statue sitting amidst the rainforest of Tijuca remains the unique symbol of…
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Rio tiene un encanto único que atrae a todo tipo de visitantes. Es conocido sobretodo por su famoso Carnaval, pero la verdad es que esta ciudad ofrece mucho más que eso. La abundante vegetación de Tijuca, las calles fascinantes y la atmósfera de fiesta de la ciudad son solo algunos de los encantos que tiene…
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