Ready for an epic adventure in Iceland? Now what should you pack for Iceland? Here is my detailed Iceland packing list for any time of the year. Iceland is a spectacular wonderland for outdoor lovers and active travelers. But the first thing you need to know is that weather in Iceland can be unpred[...]
Iceland with kids is easy, fun, exciting and oh so rewarding. An Iceland family vacation is a dream come true for active parents who want to add some adventure into their kids' lives. Iceland: a land of fire and ice, brimming with the works of Mother Nature. Its coastlines are fringed with ragged[...]
Wonder how summer in Greenland is like? Follow my journey as I cruise Nuuk's fjords to see icebergs, go fishing, hiking and much more! In Greenland, you don’t have to go far to experience the wilderness. Even from the capital city of Nuuk, pristine nature is just a short hike or boat trip away.[...]
Take a peek into Greenland's culture and history and check out these things to do in Nuuk, Greenland. Perched on the western coast of Greenland, the capital city Nuuk may seem like a cute tiny town to the unknowing visitor, but it’s the palpitating heart of the world’s largest island. The cit[...]
A photo essay of Nuuk, the colorful capital city of Greenland. Picturesque and quaint, Nuuk is probably the cutest capital city I’ve been. Scandinavian high-roofed houses can be found in every color you can imagine: from indigo blue to electric pink, lime green to dark burgundy. While the build[...]
To help you plan the best road trip around Iceland, here is a detailed breakdown of my (awesome) Iceland Ring Road itinerary. There’s no better way to explore Iceland than by driving the Ring Road, a.k.a. Route 1, that circles the entire island. Spanning 828 miles (1332 km), this route is one of[...]
Planning an Iceland road trip? Here is my detailed guide on renting a car in Iceland as well as traffic rules and driving tips. Marooned just outside the Arctic Circle, Iceland is a Nordic island nation that’s just a hop away from mainland Europe and North America – and yet so wild, rugged and[...]
Norway in a Nutshell is a scenic journey into the backcountry of Norway, along the stunning fjords and steep mountain roads via different kinds of transport (train, bus and fjord cruise). Here's my experience. Frozen lakes, dark green pines, and white-and-red Scandinavian farmhouses flank both sides[...]
We are running two Iraqi Kurdistan tours for 2020. Check out the details! When I launched my new tour to Iraqi Kurdistan, I received quite a few emails from people who were interested, but hesitant to come. Safety was their biggest concern and most people were worried about the security issues ther[...]
As a professional travel blogger, I get asked a lot about what travel items I can't leave home without. I thought today I'll answer that question once and for all with this post. You'll see that most items on this list are tech gear and gadgets -- I blame that on my work! For this blog and other mag[...]
Planning a weekend in Malaga? Here's my list of recommended things to do in Malaga. For travelers in Europe, Malaga is often seen as a touristy destination that has been simply ‘overdone’. This coastal city in southern Spain was the hottest beach destination in the 1980's, and it continues to[...]
After leading my first tour to Tibet, I'm sharing a detailed Tibet travel guide with all the information on how to travel Tibet, things to do and where to stay in Tibet. Tibet is called the ‘Roof of the World’ for good reason: With an average elevation exceeding 4,500 metres (14,800 ft), t[...]
Heading to Tibet soon? Here are some things you should know before your trip to Tibet. Monks, monasteries and mountains — Tibet is a spiritual place that has the power to move even the most hardened traveler. This remote, far-flung region is seemingly in a world of its own, with fabled villa[...]
A look at some of my best pictures of Tibet: from its landscapes to people. Tibet is called the ‘Roof of the World’ for good reasons: With an average elevation exceeding 4,500 metres (14,800 ft), the Tibetan Plateau is sometimes the world's highest and largest plateau, with an area of 2,500,0[...]
I’m making my way around Tibet as we speak — but this time, I’m traveling without my husband Alberto and our two-year-old daughter. After spending the last three months traveling Southeast Asia with them, I’m sad to bid farewell, but it’s time to hit the road once again on my own. This is[...]
It has been 7 years since we moved to Spain — first it was Madrid for a year, then just a couple of months in Seville and eventually Granada. We’ve also explored a lot of Spain, from the northwestern corner of Galicia to the eastern edge of Costa Brava, the southern shores of Cadiz to the outlyi[...]
After living in Spain for seven years, I'm sharing what it’s really like to live in Spain and some tips for those who want to move to Spain. Living in Spain is the dream for many. Most people imagine romantic strolls on beautiful cobblestoned walkways with flamenco music playing in the background,[...]
After a two-week trip to Jamaica with our daughter, we've compiled some of the best places to visit in Jamaica beyond the tourist resorts. Best Places to Visit in Jamaica Smooth like rum and hot like a spicy plate of jerk, Jamaica got me hooked almost right from the start. The media might call i[...]
In Bali, there’s seriously no shortage of accommodation to choose from, regardless of your budget and style. Whether you’re looking to be in the midst of upscale Seminyak or surrounded by nature in the spiritual hub of Ubud, it’s extremely easy to find a hotel that suits your needs in a matter[...]
When's the best time to visit Bali? I'd say during Nyepi, the Balinese New Year. Here's my experience celebrating Nyepi in Bali. The streets of Ubud are filled with hundreds of people – all dressed in multi-hued, kebaya blouses and batik-print sarong cloth wrapped around their waists. Priests cla[...]
In the past two years of traveling with our baby to 15 countries, Bali tops them all as the most family-friendly destination we've been. Here is a detailed guide on traveling Bali with kids. I’ve lost count of the number of traveling families we’ve seen and met on this trip. After all, Ba[...]
For the longest time, I dreamt of traveling the world for a living. Every job I had – whether it was teaching English in Spain, working as an administrator in London or a banker in Singapore – had always been a means to save up for travel. In 2008, I started this travel blog. It has since brough[...]
Is living in Bali all it's made out to be? We've spent three months experience the Bali digital nomad life as a family. Here's what I like (and dislike) about living on this island. Greetings from the island of Gods! After a month or so of traveling in Singapore, Laos and East Timor, we have now fo[...]
For the curious traveler, here’s my East Timor travel guide with tips on how to navigate your way around Asia's newest nation, Timor-Leste. East Timor, or Timor-Leste as it is called now, is a country that is rarely under the tourist radar. It is after all the newest country in Asia, having gaine[...]
This is my very own list of the top 10 cities in the world, based on my opinions and experience. Bright lights, vibrant urban life and an endless flow of energy: big cities can make some of the best travel destinations in the world. I used to be a city girl – dazed by the glitzy lights of New Yor[...]
Timkat in Ethiopia is a spectacular occasion to witness and best time to visit the country. Here's my experience (and tips) on celebrating one of the biggest religious festivals in Ethiopia. Hundreds of people - dressed as a sea of white - have gathered in the historic town of Gonder for[...]
If you only time to see one thing in Ethiopia, make it the rock church of Lalibela. Here's my guide to exploring the incredible Rock Churches of Lalibela. It’s barely dawn; the sky is still dark and birds are just starting to chirp and sing. In the darkness, I scramble along the slippery walkway[...]
A collection of my best pictures of Ethiopia to give you insights into this misunderstood country. To most of the world, Ethiopia is practically synonymous to famine and drought. Between the 1970s and 80s, a series of famine hit the country and killed more than a million people. It was one[...]
A collection of my best photos of Oman that will inspire you to travel there someday. Oman: a name so exotic and inviting, yet strangely unknown to many. At least I knew close to nothing about it before my recent trip there with my husband and our 2-year-old daughter. We spent most of Christmas an[...]
At the end of each year, I always make it a point to write a post about the places I've been to as a way to reflect and look back. 2016 has been a crazy year of travel for me as I traveled to 21 countries (16 are new to me) on five continents. It's clear that becoming a mother has not stopped me fr[...]