Category Archives: OFF THE BEATEN TRACK

How to explore Al Hoceima National Park in northern Morocco

Hiking Al Hoceima National Park Morocco

A mild scent of pine trees mixed with the salty aroma from the sea, the sound of countless bird species trilling in their own languages takes you along a craggy coastline. Covering an area of approximately 180 square kilometers on Morocco’s Mediterranean coast, Al Hoceima National Park is an extremely underrated destination that covers both […]

12 Morocco off the beaten path destinations you have to explore!

Tazekka National Park

Morocco is often being related to busy bazaars, eager vendors, and romanticized camel rides through the desert. Most travelers don’t venture far beyond Marrakech, Fez, and Casablanca. Except for the desert, that is. Oh! And another place that has become extremely popular with the years is the blue city of Chefchaouen. But if you look […]

25 off the beaten path travel destinations – underrated countries you should travel to now!

Ethiopia - off the beaten track travel

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 […]

15 Epic Peru off the beaten path destinations

Ausangate trek

Peru is an incredible country recognized for its rich culture, ancient history, and natural beauty. A synonym with the world-famous Macchu Pichu. Like so many other countries, travelers tend to visit the same corners of the country over and over again, while others remain unexploited. As a part of my off the beaten track series, […]

11 breathtaking Philippines off the beaten track destinations

Caramoan Islands from above

With over 7000 islands, the Philippines is a travelers paradise. However, like so many other places in the world, there are only a few places that are massively frequented by tourists. Consequently, some destinations are experiencing overtourism while others stay hidden gems. For the best travel experience and less pressure on locals, wildlife and natural […]

Sohoton Natural Bridge National Park – an undiscovered paradise

Sohoton Natural Bridge National Park

Sohoton Natural Bridge Natural Park is divided by the Sohoton river which is surrounded by thick, lush jungle covering majestic limestone cliffs. There are trips taking you by Bangka (traditional Philippine wooden boat) to the Panhulugan Cave where you can continue kayaking to the Natural Bridge. This is, without doubt, one of the most amazing […]

Where to see sea turtles nest in Madagascar

The white sandbar connecting the two islands of Nosy Iranja

Madagascar is home to five different species of sea turtles. They are all endangered as they are hunted either for their meat or their shell. Especially Green turtles and Hawksbill turtles are showing a marked decline in nesting. According to Sea Turtle Conservancy, there are only about 20-23 000 nesting females left of this species […]

The ultimate combination to unwind: Yoga on Ventotene island

Yoga at sunrise on Ventotene

Sometimes stress takes over in our busy lives with work, family, friends, and activities, all pulling us in different directions. All you need is to stop for a moment. To breathe. To remember who you are. To energize yourself so you can keep on doing what you love with the ones you love. Sometimes the […]

Chasing waterfalls in Biliran

Chasing waterfalls in Biliran

Lush green palm tree jungle surrounds us when we park the scooter. We walk for about half an hour, and the only sign of human interaction is the path we walk on and bunches of cut coconuts laying by the side. The green gets tighter as we walk, and some places we can´t avoid getting […]