Folding paper cranes in Hiroshima
This week marks 75 years since the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. I’d like to share a tiny story from this magical city.
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The most beautiful place I’ve ever seen
See why Sagrada Família in Barcelona literally made me cry and why it’s the most beautiful man-made structure I’ve ever seen.
Why you should visit Tokyo’s Digital Art Museum
Go down the rabbit hole at the teamLAB Borderless Digital Art Museum and discover an endless world of wonders.
Exploring Tsukiji Fish Market – Tokyo Diaries
Delectable street food and artful sushi awaits at the Tsukiji Fish Market.
Tokyo day 2: Shibuya, Harujuku & Yoyogi Park
Travel to Tokyo with me for a few minutes as we enjoy a traditional Japanese breakfast with a view in Shibuya, marvel at dancing Elvis impersonators at Yoyogi Park and walk the streets of Harajuku at night.
Tokyo Day 1 MIND = BLOWN
Two of the first things we did as soon as we arrived in Tokyo: 1. Buy something from a vending machine. 2. Get on the wrong train. Both of these acts are inevitable when visiting Japan’s thrilling capital. The land of the rising sun could …
Mythology meets modernity in Athens
Shrouded in mythology and legend, Greece’s capital of Athens is the kind of city you need to stay in for a few days to lift the veil of expectation to see the city for what it truly is. Like many capital cities, Athens is one …
Climbing the highest mountain in the UK Ben Nevis
If you’re going to climb a mountain in Scotland, you might as well make it the highest one in the UK, right? Towering at 1,345 meters above sea level, the mighty Ben has no distinguishable top, making it all the more mysterious and alluring for adventure …
Discovering the magic of Montmartre
Montmartre is the charming artistic area of Paris where famous artists like Renoir, Picasso, Monet and Van Gogh lived. Also the fictional favourite Amélie. I went on the Sandeman walking tour of the area and explored it a bit by myself for a day while …
How to do a budget weekend in Paris
For both of us, the phrase “A weekend in Paris” surely conjures up a ton of dreamy images. Riding down the street on a bicycle with a baguette in the basket, leisurely walking next to the Seine, croissants and coffee at outdoor cafés under white and …
A paradise called Corfu and Vido Island
If you need any proof that the Greeks are the champions of sugary sweet pastries, then look no further than bakeries on the Greek island of Corfu. We were completely overwhelmed by the amount and sugary treats we saw and once we ate them we …
From the beach to a Cathedral in Bar in Montenegro
Did you know chocolate and gold bars were invented in Bar in Montenegro? So was the bar exam and that joke about a horse walking into a drinking establishment. Of course, we just made this up, but you have to admit the name “Bar” for …
Zadar like a local
Our taxi driver was horrified when we told him we would like to go to the nearest nice beach and pronto. He tried to convince us to do a whole host of tourist activities that one must check off some imaginary list of must-do touristy …
Old town and the shore in Dubrovnik
Even the most cynical of visitors is bound to fall under this Croatian city’s spell, with its twinkling clear Adriatic sea and remarkable Old Town. The first thing that caught my eye once we disembarked our taxi at the entrance to the Old Town, was …
A day in Venice
We recently spent one magical day in Venice and it was all we needed to convince us that this is one must-see city unlike any other. It was as busy and packed as a summer day in Italy can get, but luckily we managed to …
Trieste Italy
Trieste in North Eastern Italy is easily one of the most beautiful cities I have ever seen. With an exquisite piazza, cute restaurants and narrow streets frequented by little scooters with high pitched hooters, the city is beaming with activity and things to see. This …
The best hike in Cape Town: Kasteelspoort on Table Mountain
There are plenty of astonishing hikes to try in Cape Town, South Africa, that it’s nearly impossible to choose a favourite. We’re going to go out on a rocky limb to say Kasteelspoort on Table Mountain is the best one, here’s why: The view The …
An Instagram inspired travel guide to Cape Town
Instagram has become a travel guide in its own right, helping people to discover new destinations and do their research via the photo-sharing app. Luckily for Cape Town, the Mother City has some seriously photogenic mountains, beaches, people, and dishes. See the story I recently …
Cycling the promenade: A micro-adventure in Cape Town
Spanning all the way from the V&A Waterfront to Camps Bay, the promenade on the Atlantic Seaboard of Cape Town offers amazing views, cute coffee shops, crepe stands and tons of opportunities to meet adorable dogs. An exciting way to explore this great seaside attraction …