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 [...]
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 [...]
How to organize a midweek nature escape in 10 easy steps
The challenge: Don't wait for the weekend, sleep in the wild on a weekday and still go on going to work.
Sleeping under the stars is the best way to [...]
How to sleep on an airplane (when you fly economy class)
It's easy to sleep on an airplane when you fly first or business class with a reclining seat and some French sleeping medication (a.k.a. champagne). B [...]
Five unusual things to do in Vancouver, BC
The challenge: Discover the quirky side of Vancouver
Discover Vancouver beyond the main tourist attractions. Follow this guide of quirky and unusual [...]
How sleeping in a tent gets your biological clock back to normal
The challenge: Change the asphalt under your feet for grass or fine sand and (re)discover the joy of sleeping in fresh air, regardless of the time or [...]
Dimitrovgrad and the biggest bench in Bulgaria
While passing through the center of the Bulgarian city of Dimitrovgrad, you can’t help but feel like a Lilliputian who has somehow escaped from Gulliv [...]