Poland in winter is wonderful, and Gdansk is no exception. Situated by the Baltic Sea the city has mild winters and with some luck, you can get even get snow. Indulge in warming Mulled Wine, enjoy Christmas Markets that aren’t too crowded, and enjoy the breathtakingly beautiful old town without too many tourists around. What […]
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The popular capital in the Netherlands sees unimaginable amounts of tourists every single day and there is no arguing that overtourism takes its toll on the locals. But does that mean you should not visit Amsterdam? Not at all. But you should definitely think about your motivation to go there and consider How you travel […]
So many times I’ve got lost in old medieval villages hidden away in France off the beaten path. Small charming corners I can’t even remember the name of and not mentioning search for on the map. Endless France road trips led me across lavender fields and local markets for baguettes, olives, and fresh fruit. France […]
Don’t you just love getting lost in old medieval streets, knowing that you’ll find something major and astounding around the next corner? Rome has been like that for me since I was little and even though I’ve been there what seems like a million times, I still enjoy just getting lost in the streets of […]
Most visitors to the Liguria coast throw them selves over the famous (and astoundingly beautiful) Cinque Terre and don’t see much more. But you should really consider visiting Porto Venere. Less touristy than the popular five, yet just as astounding, there are plenty of things to do in Porto Venere. The colorful UNESCO Heritage seaside […]
The walled town of Lucca seems to be underrated by a lot of travelers, but it really is one of the best towns in Tuscany and definitely deserves a visit while you’re in Florence. The Medieval historic center is quite a charm with cobbled streets and pastel-colored houses, a lot less crowded than Florence. I […]
Siena is one of the most beautiful towns in Tuscany and can be a good base for seeing other parts of the region. But you should definitely spend at least a day in Siena itself and you’ll fall in love with this wonderful Tuscan corner. By using it as a base, you can spend the […]
The winter months can be long and dark unless you live in a sunny country. When I lived in Norway, my top priority in winter was to get to somewhere warm and sunny. I needed vitamin D and definitely some sunlight! To help you choose the best places to go for winter sun in Europe, […]
ADVENTURE TRAVEL, Animal tourism, Madagascar, NORWAY, PORTUGAL, SPAIN
21 Best places for whale watching in the world for your next ethical adventure
The sun was shining as the 20-foot boat floated in the Indian Ocean somewhere outside the small island of Sainte-Marie in eastern Madagascar. The 5-6 tourists on the boat were mesmerized. So was I. Surrounding the boat, were 3 massive humpback whales. Just hanging out. While 5 shiny dolphins were jumping playfully around them. We […]
If you like climbing mountains, you should consider a Mulhacen hike next time you visit Spain. Mulhacen is a part of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and the highest mountain in continental Spain and the Iberian Peninsula with its towering 3479 meters. In fact, Mulhacen is the highest mountain outside the Alps in all of […]
Full of history, Metz catches your eye with its iconic cathedral towering above the rest of the town. But there is so much more to the city. With its green river side, gardens, and parks, medieval old town and fabulous museums, there are so many things to do in Metz France and I’ll take you […]
