Tag: Challenges
The lighthouse at Cape Shabla – the easternmost point of Bulgaria
Where the road to the lighthouse at Shabla village ends, the easternmost point of Bulgaria starts: Cape Shabla. If one day you want to say t ...
Traveling while pregnant — everything you need to know
When I discovered I was pregnant, the mother-to-be in me screamed "Yeah!", while the traveler in me was biting her nails and asking: "Will I have to s ...
The Greek island of Ammouliani: a secret escape for nature lovers
The challenge: Circumnavigate the island on a half-day kayak trip, then have lunch on a desert islet
Greece has 6,000 islands, of which more than 200 ...
Egypt: 9 safety trip tips for first-time visitors
If you're planning your first journey to Egypt, here are a few tips for a safe and fun trip. Once you've taken these tips into consideration, you'll f ...
7 iconic trains to ride around the world (other than the Trans-Siberian)
Traveling by train has been a true classic for travelers ever since the time of Orient Express. And the Trans-Siberian Railway is the classic of all c ...
Hitchhiking in Sicily – 5 first-hand tips from two girls
Hitchhiking is a controversial activity. Some see it as the perfect opportunity for adventure; others think of it as an easy way to wind up in a ditch ...
Closer to space: The Bulgarian mountain village of Orehovo
With the very first steps you take in the village Orehovo, you realize that you haven’t traveled just roads - you’ve traveled back in time. In the cen ...
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. ...
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 y ...
Six unusual things to do in Tbilisi, Georgia (+map)
Whether mainstream or just plain weird, there are always things that you can do when you travel that you cannot do at home. Not only do they make for ...