Author: Maria Angelova
Drive along the most scenic winding roads in the world
The challenge: Head on a road trip that will blow your mind along some of the most scenic winding roads in the world.
Some of the most picturesque ro [...]
Italy: What’s the difference between trattoria, ristorante, osteria?
Brush up on your Italian and delve into the subtleties of Italian dining by discovering the (sometimes slight) differences between the various food ve [...]
12 midweek mini trip ideas for when you can’t take a day off
The challenge: Do something cool and adventurous this Tuesday (no day off from work required)!
Big adventures are inspiring and they are great for im [...]
13 quotes about Greece that explain why people love it
You don't need much to love Greece. Usually it's enough to visit it. No matter whether you've already visited the country or you are planning a trip t [...]
7 unique and unusual things to do in Sibiu, Romania (+map)
Sibiu is one of the most idyllic places to live according to a 2008 Forbes publication, and while I haven't lived there myself, I can at least swear i [...]
Melbourne, Australia – famous cities through the eyes of locals
The best way to explore Melbourne is to combine its most famous sites with the secret places only locals can show you. For the second part, let our lo [...]
13 useful tips before you head on a road trip to Australia
Road tripping is one of the best ways to explore Australia, as it allows you to see the many different faces of the country. When a bunch of Europeans [...]
All the Noise of It: Living in a Tuscan Hilltown – excerpt from the book
Discover Tuscany beyond the stereotypes and delve into the life of the American photographer Christopher H. Warren who moved to the almost abandoned t [...]
It’s proven: speaking in a foreign language drunk is easier
Is it really true that it's easier to speak in a foreign language when you are drunk? Or is it only your wasted brain that perceives reality in a para [...]
How to determine the direction using only the sun (and a random stick)
The challenge: learn to use the sun as your sole guiding point, wherever you are on Earth
Using the sun as a guiding point may save your life in the [...]