Author: Maria Angelova
Maria is a 20-something traveling disaster roaming the world. She’s crazy about mirto from Sardinia, speaking in foreign languages (even if she can't, actually mostly if she can't!) and studying fortune-telling. She is one of the founders of 203challenges.com and, god forbid, its editor-in-chief.
Three places to go to feel like an ancient king or pharaoh
The challenge: Travel the world to feel like an ancient royalty
Ok, because of some weird misunderstanding, you weren’t born with a silver spoon in yo [...]
Winter challenge: Jump into a warm, open-air mineral pool while snowing
The challenge: Jump into a warm, open-air mineral pool while it’s snowing
There are plenty of warm, mineral pools in the open air around the world. H [...]
A brief history of the Jambo Bwana song
The challenge: learn the lovely story behind the song you hear everywhere in East Africa – "Jambo Bwana"
If you have traveled to East Africa (Kenya, T [...]
5 unique little towns in Italy for true explorers
The challenge: Step out of the big cities in Italy and discover the secrets of its small towns
Italy has so much to see that you could easily get ove [...]
The 5 best Bangkok temples to visit if you’re short of time
If you have limited time in Bangkok (or limited time for temple visiting in Bangkok), here's a list of five of the best temples in Bangkok, among them [...]
How to eat tarantula in Cambodia – a complete guide
We challenge you: Eat a tarantula in Cambodia like a pro
If you like experimenting with food during your travels, Cambodia is a country you'll love. [...]
33 backpacking quotes to fill your soul with wanderlust
Being a backpacker is one of those states of mind when you choose the road less traveled and then wonder where the hell you are. Here are some of the [...]
Inspiring travel writers: John Meadows’s adventures around the world
If you are in between two trips and need a humorous, light-hearted read, John Meadows is the author you need on your bookshelf. The reason to reach ou [...]
28 unusual and adventurous date ideas for travel loving couples
Need ideas for a romantic date that is nothing banal and usual? Want to integrate a trip within because you are two nomads crazy in love? You can pla [...]
The Gross Domestic Happiness of Bhutan – 14 inspiring examples
Bhutan is a small kingdom squeezed between the two Asian giants, India and China. If you've been to Asia, you'll know how fast once-traditional countr [...]