Category Archives: TRAVEL TIPS

Small tourism businesses are bleeding: How to support them when you can’t travel

Support small local sari manufacturers in India

There is no secret that small local tourism businesses are suffering with the surge of the coronavirus pandemic that spread across the world in a matter of weeks through March 2020. Whole countries shut down their borders, inhabitants were confined to their homes, and millions of businesses had to close their doors. Travel died overnight, […]

Iran travel tips: All you need to know before traveling to Iran

How to dress in Iran

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 […]

Unethical animal tourism and what to do instead

Tourists bathing an elephant in Malaysia - unethical animal tourism

Animal tourism has been a part of travel as long as I know. Animals suffer more and more as numbers of travelers increase in the world. Traveling is more accessible than ever with 1.4 billion people traveling in 2018 according to World Tourism Organization. Even though there is an increasing knowledge by travelers on unethical […]

Things to bring to Cuba and other ways to support the locals on your trip

Things to bring to Cuba

Cuba is a wonderful travel destination with incredible white-sanded beaches, breathtaking waterfalls, pastel-colored houses, vintage cars, and super-friendly locals. But how is it to live in this intriguing country? After spending time with the locals, I found the answer quickly to be confirmed over and over again. The answer is “impossible”. With low wages, high […]

How to deal with overtourism when traveling

The Spanish Steps in Rome are always packed with tourists

Overtourism has become a serious problem too many places in the world. It drives locals away from their homes, spoils natural wonders and disturbs the ecosystem. As a person that feels that I can´t breathe unless I travel, I still question myself if I should travel sometimes. I once got stuck in the masses trying […]