Snow, endless forests, reindeers, huskies and the possibility to see the Northern Lights were more than enough reasons to plan my first trip to Lapland in 2016 I wanted to ensure I would visit the “true north” already in my first winter as I didn´t know how many winters I […]
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What´s being in African safari like?
We often get to see the photos or videos from these famous safaris, however I always wondered how they were really like. I just couldn´t imagine how it was in practice, if you really were in the middle of nowhere, how close you can be from the animals, etc. So […]
Read MoreUshuaia, the end of the World!
Ushuaia was my gateway to travel to Antarctica, but the city alone is absolutely worth the visit. The surrounding nature is fantastic and it´s a paradise for trekkers like me 😉 I spent a couple of days in Ushuaia before my cruise, and apart from walking around in town, I […]
Read MoreIsla Mujeres, Mexican paradise
It was the beginning of 2021 and the pandemic was still uncertain. In many countries it was still very difficult, if not entirely impossible, to travel. Thankfully for me and purely from a selfish perspective, Mexico never really closed its borders and that meant I could travel “normally” from Finland […]
Read MoreMadrid, the semester abroad that changed my life
“Where are you going to study your semester abroad”?, asked one of my classmates from the very prestigious and private university I went to in Mexico, -“I don´t know, but probably I won´t” I replied with a humble, almost melancolic smile. In my university the question was not if you […]
Read MoreHow to see the Northern Lights!
We have all heard at least once about the Aurora Borealis, a.k.a Northern Lights but….. where do we even start if we would like to see them? Now I give it for granted, but I want to share the basics about it and how you can see them too if […]
Read MoreAustralia, animal paradise in Healesville Sanctuary
One of my big dreams as a kid was to visit Australia! Heavily influenced by the existence of Animal Planet, I spent endless afternoons watching Steve Irwin´s show with my mom.. my partner in crime when it comes to watching animal stories again in again 😉 Until this day translated […]
Read MoreKhiva, 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.
Read MoreSamarkand, 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 […]
Read MoreKenya – 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 […]
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