Tag: Challenges
10+ interesting facts about travel, backed by science
Before setting off on a vacation and switching all your devices off in order to unwind and focus on the 'here and now' (because that's what you do, do [...]
How to get to Scala dei Turchi in Realmonte, Sicily
From the 'Unusual things to do in Sicily' series.
Scala dei Turchi is one of those places in Sicily whose images circulate the internet all the time, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Tuolumne bucket list: 12 unique and unusual things to do
Home to over a half of Yosemite, Tuolumne (rhymes with 'follow me') is a county with a huge bucket list for all types of travelers. Here are some of t [...]
Guide to planning a trip to Lithuania
If you are an avid traveler, Lithuania is one of the European countries you should visit. It doesn't matter if you want to plan a solo trip or you wan [...]
The Bulgarian village Kovachevitsa where time stopped
It’s as if time in the Bulgarian village of Kovachevitsa stopped more than a century ago.
The village keeps the spirit of the olden days, whe [...]
Cycling in the steppe of Mongolia – a book excerpt
Planning to cycle in the steppe of Mongolia? Read an excerpt from the book, “Terning: Around the World by Bike” by Sam Gambier where he tells the stor [...]
Six unusual things to do in Malta (+map)
Malta is one of the smallest countries in the world, but this tiny island is brimming with history, culture and stunning beaches. The country’s long s [...]
10 foolproof tips: how to bargain at exotic markets like a pro
Bargaining is the best part of going to exotic markets. You and the vendor outwitting each other, laughing, talking about all sorts of unrelated stuff [...]