Tag: Challenges
21 signs you’ve been in Bavaria far too long
1. Sandwiches are a normal breakfast food for you. And you can pay for one with only coins.
2. You are surprised when water (and soft drinks) get [...]
6 things that will happen to you while at Grand Bazaar – Istanbul
Kapali Carsi in Istanbul, meaning “Covered Bazaar”, also called The Grand Bazaar, is a place that will leave a permanent mark in your mind with its so [...]
Magical gardens to get lost around the world
The challenge: get lost in a magic garden
Not every garden in the world is just well-shaped bushes and trees + fountains + benches. Sometimes gardens [...]
3 reasons to visit the Netherlands in spring
Imagine the silhouettes of windmills surrounded by tulips blooming in various colors. The Netherlands boasts some quirky combinations of cutting-edge [...]
Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art: the highlights (part two)
In part one, we went through the most famous artworks in the Prado Museum. Now let's look at the must-see pieces in the other two museums that form Ma [...]
8 philosophies of a happy life from around the world
You don’t have to be a philosopher to find a brand new philosophy of a happy life, and experience it as you travel free from cares and non-philosophic [...]
20 signs that you have lived in Spain for too long
Have you lived in Spain long enough as an expat to merge with the local ambiance? Here are 20 telltale signs to check:
1. You think it's totally no [...]
20 fun places to visit in and around Krakow
Krakow is one of the most beautiful cities in Poland (many claim that it is, in fact, the most beautiful one). Krakow's gorgeous squares, buildings, a [...]
Four pilgrimage routes to walk or bike with purpose
Today many of the traditional pilgrimage routes have turned into a tourist business rather than a matter of religion. But times change and if you feel [...]
Taxi in Cuba – three real stories and a few tips on haggling
The challenge: learn how to haggle for a taxi in Cuba and read a few amusing real stories
It is beyond belief that those red, green and bright pink c [...]