The author’s visit to Korea highlights the blend of traditional and modern elements, showcasing royal palaces alongside a vibrant metropolis. They enjoyed exploring without a tour, engaging with the K-pop culture and local attractions like HiKr Ground and Gwangjang Market. The trip offered a unique insight into Seoul’s dynamic atmosphere and lifestyle.
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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, so it can be visited as a day tour from […]
Read MoreGyeongju, 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 abundance of historical and archeological sites. While in Seoul we can see the heritage of the Joseon dynasty in all its glory, Gyeongju was the capital of the ancient Silla kingdom, […]
Read MoreRiads, small palaces in Morocco
Do you want to feel like royalty without spending a fortune? Then Morocco is a good place for you to visit! There are many reasons to visit Morocco, but the accomodation was a highlight for me, more concretely the accomodations known as Riads. Traveling – it gives you home in […]
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 […]
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