For being such a small country, there are a whole lot of exceptional hidden gems in Portugal. Everyone seems to head to Lisbon, Porto, the Douro Valley, and the Algarve. But there is so much more to be seen in this fabulous country. If you’re a little bit like me and prefer traveling off the […]
Category Archives: OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
If you plan a trip to Pai, you are in for a treat. Surrounded by a lush northern Thailand nature scene and off the beaten path experiences, you won’t run out of things to do in Pai. I traveled there a few years back and totally fell in love with the little mountain town. It […]
When you have visited all the main sites and been through the popular things to do in Rome, it’s time to look beyond the Colosseum and the trevi Fountain. You might have time to spare on your Rome itinerary or you might visit the city for the second, third, or fifth time and you want […]
ADVENTURE TRAVEL, EUROPE, HIKING, OFF THE BEATEN TRACK, SPAIN
How to hike El Saltillo – Malaga hiking off the beaten path
El Saltillo, Malaga, is one of those hikes no one has heard of. A hike in the dark shadows of the world-famous Caminito del Rey. This is good news for anyone looking for a spectacular Malaga hiking trail without the crowds. Even though more people have found their way to hiking El Saltillo from Canillas […]
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 that led me across lavender fields and local markets for baguettes, olives, and fresh fruit. […]
ADVENTURE TRAVEL, ASIA, IRAN, OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
How to spend two days in Garmeh Iran: A desert oasis
As soon as I decided on going to Iran, a country that is 25% desert, I knew I wanted to stay in a desert oasis. And the choice fell on the tiny village of Garmeh settled in the middle of the Dasht-e Kavir desert in Central Iran. Blessed with natural spring water and an abundance […]
Italy has long been a favorite destination among tourists from all over the globe and unfortunately, certain destinations like Venice and Cinque Terre have had to pay the tremendous price of overtourism. The masses seem to always move to the same places, while there is so much more to the country than the main sights. […]
Most people think Barcelona, Madrid, Malaga, and Seville when you mention Spain. These are all breathtaking destinations, but so much tourism! If you are a little bit like me, you like to get a little off the trodden path. Though Spain is among the most visited countries in Europe with over 80 million international tourists […]
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 […]
AFRICA, ITINERARIES, MOROCCO, OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
One week in Morocco itinerary: A taste of northern Morocco
Northern Morocco is not where most people set foot on their first trip to the country, yet it’s tremendously beautiful! There is so much culture and the Berber villages are spotted all over the astounding Atlas and Rif mountains. The deep blue Mediterranean Sea dominates the coastline while you can visit the fascinating Blue city […]
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 […]
- 1
- 2
