Within days in Iran, it quickly climbed up to become a favorite country for me. With around 50 countries under my belt, that is quite a tough achievement with India holding the throne since I first visited the country in 2012. How did this happen? There are so many reasons to love Iran, and the […]
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Thailand has become one of the most visited countries in South East Asia and not without a reason. The land of smiles is extremely organized for tourism which makes it an easy country to travel to for anyone. Unfortunately, this also makes large parts of the country strongly affected by overtourism. Tourism to Thailand is […]
Iran is not a traditional travel destination and for many reasons, a country off the beaten track. There are a lot of myths about the country and the media is a big part of it. However, travelers that made it there, including me, say it is one of their favorite countries! What was hard about […]
Myanmar took me by surprise. It was hard not to fall in love with Myanmar, the land of golden stupas and big-hearted smiles. Such a rich country in so many ways, rich in love and caring for others. Even the stray dogs were cared for. Not what I had heard, but what I experienced. In […]
One of the most memorable trips in Myanmar was when we traveled from magical Bagan to Mandalay by boat. The journey started before sunrise and it is needless to say that the sunrise we were served on that boat was one of the most mesmerizing in my entire life! There are many ways to travel […]
Recognized for “the friendliest people on earth” by travelers that also recognize it as one of the safest countries they have visited, Iran is still not on most people’s radar. Politics and media are the main reason for this, and then there is the scariest thing of them all. Misperceptions spread from everyone around you […]
Nestled in the Karkas mountains, at 2235 meters of altitude, you find the red city Abyaneh, Iran. One of the oldest cities in the country and one that has maintained its old customs in many ways. Arriving in the village, I couldn’t other than question myself if this place had become yet another tourist trap. […]
With its majestic historical houses, delicious food, lively bazaar, natural rosewater, and traditional, dusty rugs, Kashan gives you a deep dive straight into the Persian culture. Wander the narrow streets nestled between the old walls of the city and be prepared to communicate with Google translate if you haven’t practiced your Persian. Helpful, smiley locals […]
IRAN, Madagascar, OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
25 off the beaten path travel destinations – underrated countries you should travel to now!
While many countries in the world are experiencing overtourism, there are countries that are actually in need of more travelers. The countries that receive a lot of tourism do for a reason, and I’m absolutely not saying you shouldn’t visit your bucket list destinations. Even popular countries like Peru can be explored off the beaten […]
The dazzling city of Isfahan, or Esfahan as it’s also called, is an important cultural hub in Iran with some of the most breathtaking mosques in the country. It’s said that Isfahan is half the world. A world you won’t want to leave after spending only a few days there. There are plenty of things […]
With more than 7000 islands, many of them covered in lush green jungle, there is no doubt there are a lot of incredible waterfalls in the Philippines. You are likely to stumble over one or two breathtaking cascades no matter which island you find yourself on, and there is no denying some of the most […]
