Northern Lights – a Nordic love story

What I witnessed on March 22nd, 2018 was impossible to photograph and difficult to explain. Northern lights (Aurora Borealis) literally moving all over the place in the sky in different colours and in different directions. It was a 360° view that words are not good enough to explain. People will […]

Antarctica – the most spectacular journey of my life

The trip to Antarctica is the most amazing travel experience I´ve ever had. From top to bottom, the untouched nature, combined with one almost-horror story I escaped from by miracle. A lot to share about this one! In this post, the focus is only on the amazing opportunity and experience […]

Kenya – The Great Migration, a wonderful natural spectacle

African safari… It all started with you, The Lion King.. Yes, it´s a bit cheesy but it is 100% real. I´m that generation whose heart was broken at a young age with Mufasa´s tragic death. And how does it relate to all of this? AFRICA, animals! the prides, everything… I […]

Samarkand, a feast to the eyes in Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan is one of those countries I discovered through one of my colleagues trips, before that I admit I had no idea but it took only a couple of photos for me to realize this would be an amazing country to visit. I am very glad I did and today […]

A day in Merzouga and the Sahara Desert

My trip to Morocco could not be complete without visiting Merzouga and spending one night camping in the Sahara Desert. It was my first time visiting a desert of this magnitude and it lived for the expectations! Merzouga is a small town in southeastern Morocco, very close to the Algerian […]

Kairouan, religious and carpet capital of Tunisia

Kairouan is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the religious capital of Tunisia due to its importance to Islam. It is forth holy city of Islam after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem. It is located approx. 170 kilometers south of Tunis, […]

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Betsileo people and beatiful rice fields in Madagascar

I did and saw many things in my 2 weeks in Madagascar… but one aspect remains very strongly in my thoughts and emotions related to Malagasy people. I knew we would visit local communities, but it impacted me more than […]

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Finding lemurs in Madagascar was a dream!

 Lemurs are without a doubt THE symbol of Madagascar! Endemic to this country, it´s a paradise to see them in the wild with the huge advantage of seeing different species when traveling across the country! We all imagine the ring-tailed […]

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Hallstatt, fairy tale village in Austria

Hallstatt, a picturesque village in Austria, offers breathtaking views, particularly from the lake and surrounding mountains. Easily accessible by public transport from Salzburg, it makes for a rewarding day trip or overnight stay. While its natural beauty and charming architecture attract many tourists, this influx impacts local residents’ quality of life, highlighting the delicate balance between tourism and community well-being.

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Ruska in Helsinki is gorgeous!

Finland has very distinctive seasons, each of them is very special but the colors we get in Autumn (Ruska) are simply awesome! The weather is still decent: fresh but nice, decent amount of daylight but above all the whole city […]

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Spring time in Korea, cherry blossoms and more!

My visit to South Korea 2023 was very close to the cherry blossom peak dates in Seoul, so I got […]

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Gyeongju, historical “golden city”of Korea and Hanok stay

After Seoul, I visited a more relaxed historic town called Gyeongju, known as a “museum without walls” due to the […]

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Halong Bay, Vietnam

One of the most beautiful places I visited in Vietnam was Halong Bay, situated in the Gulf of Tonkin in […]

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Uzbekistan: The best color comes from people!

This post is dedicated to share some of the color I found in this beautiful country, not only in the […]

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Khiva, another gem of Uzbekistan

The writer details their trip to Khiva, Uzbekistan – a well-preserved medieval city, UNESCO World Heritage site, first in Central Asia. They describe beautiful Islamic architecture, unique minarets, and charming old town. They recommend staying in hotels based in the Itchan Kala neighborhood with one full day enough to explore. Highlights are the tall, colorful minarets and stunning blue-tiled courtyards.

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Samarkand, a feast to the eyes in Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan is one of those countries I discovered through one of my colleagues trips, before that I admit I had […]

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