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.
7 unusual and unique things to do in Sicily, Italy
Locals say that Sicily is not Italy, and from the very first step you'll discover that what you see on this island is not what you'd expected. Of cour
Try champing: Sleeping in a medieval church in England
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 have pitched your t
Inspiring women on the road: Filmmaker Iara Lee
Iara Lee, a Brazilian of Korean descent, is an activist, filmmaker, and founder/director of the Cultures of Resistance Network Foundation, an organiza
Four practical handmade travel gift ideas
This holiday season, we're taking a look at four beautiful handmade gifts for travelers by Handmade Nel. Whether it's for a birthday, Christmas, or ju
Stop buying souvenirs: 6 better alternatives to bring home instead
I have to start with a confession: I hate souvenirs. When I see a Dutch ceramic shoe or a Chinese plastic warrior, all I can imagine is having to wipe
30 amazing travel ideas before 30 (+а free printable poster)
Life is uncertain, eat the dessert first.
Or, in other words, don’t postpone the good stuff for the time you might not be able to do it. Use your be
10 sunrise ideas to start the day with a smile
The challenge: start the day early and greet the sunrise in one of these amazing ways!
If you're fed up with boring mornings, here are 10 ways to mak
10 quotes about Barcelona that explain why everyone loves it
Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia and one of the busiest cities in Spain, has won the hearts of many travelers, celebrities, and ordinary visitors.
The lesser known carnival in Havana: Three Kings’ Day in January
The challenge: learn how to conga as you dance through the streets of Havana during Carnival in January
Although it's not nearly as famous as the wor
Which flights are least likely to be delayed?
The challenge: book flights like a pro and avoid flight delays
Flying is one of humanity's greatest achievements. It's also one of the most frustrati