Sunrise at Angkor Wat has turned into one of the world's most iconic, exotic travel images. As such, you shouldn't be surprised to learn that on the d
When most people plan for a trip, travel insurance is rarely ever on their mind. We think of transportation, accommodation, finances, and even what we
Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art: the highlights (part one)
Madrid is a paradise for all art lovers, with an array of theaters, libraries, music venues and museums. The most famous of these attractions – the wo
8 fun facts about the Mona Lisa, the mystery of her smile and eyebrows
The Mona Lisa is one of the world’s most mysterious paintings. Going through all its secrets could take years of your life, so let’s start with some o
Istanbul Tulip Festival: the best parks to see flowers (+ map)
The challenge: explore Istanbul, tulip by tulip
Every year in April, Istanbul turns into the capital of tulips. This is when millions of bulbs show u
The challenge: accept more offers, say 'yes' more often
If you often travel to faraway villages and towns, you must have been invited, on several occasions, to have coffee with a stranger after exchanging only a few sentences. The automatic reaction of today’s typical urban dweller would be to turn down that offer (because you 1. don’t want to dis
If you are a historical books and horror thriller aficionado, you should have Luke Gracias' debut book The Devil's Prayer on your radar. The novel takes you on an engrossing fictional trip around the world and back in time to see why a nun commits suicide in front of thousands in Spain and why she made a deal with the Devil wagering her daughter's
Portugal is one of the most enchanting European countries where millions of tourists have left pieces of their hearts. It's not hard to fall in love with Portugal, and these beautiful quotes about Portugal prove it in an elegant way: Oh salty sea, how much of your salt Is tears from Portugal? - Fernando Pessoa I've got two places I like to be
How to organize a winter picnic in the snow (+ activities list)
The challenge: hold a picnic in the snow and don't worry about the weather
Enjoying a picnic in the snow might not be the first thing you imagine whe
Secret beaches in Bulgaria: Tyulenovo, the village of seals
The challenge: Discover one of the most beautiful secret beaches in Bulgaria
You won’t meet lovers of sand beaches in the Bulgarian seaside village o
The best weekend trips with friends come with the craziest ideas. Here are a few suggestions on how to make this particular trip u
If you feel like doing something really crazy, there are hundreds of festivals around the world created just for people like you.
The challenge: hold a picnic in the snow and don't worry about the weather
Enjoying a picnic in the snow might not be the first t
The challenge: take a printed version of a friend with you, even if he or she can't join your trip
It happens: a member of your t
We challenge you: Why sleep in a hotel room if you can have a whole medieval church to yourself?
You are a seasoned traveler. You
Our list of travel resolutions for 2020 – no introductions, no chit-chat, just pure challenges.
The worst thing about making New
