The little town of Chochołów, Poland, lies approximately 20 minutes from Zakopane. This picturesque village is famous for its ancient wooden houses, some of them approaching their 250th birthday! Although old, these houses look brand new, and light in colour. Due to its tradition of washing the wooden walls with soap and water twice a year, the homes are quaint and rustic at the same time. Chochołów is, amongst many other things, …
Just a few years ago, Comuna 13 was considered the most dangerous area in Medellin. To add fuel to the fire, Medellin was the most dangerous city in the world! However, just like a true redemption story, Comuna 13 has turned itself into the vibrant tourist attraction that it is today. Like a phoenix, the city has risen from the ashes of violence, drugs, and illegal trafficking. Today, the city is known …
Ancient lost cities spark a sort of childlike curiosity. For me, Sierra de Santa Martha includes everything reminiscent of Jumanji. There’s a jungle, drums, an alien culture, a lost city and a tomb raider! The fabled El Dorado City, now lost for many decades, attracts tourists and archaeologists from all over the world. Sierra de Santa Marta is the highest coastal mountain in the world and is the birthplace of the Teyuna. …
Near Cocora Valley in Colombia is the small but picturesque town of Salento. The town is so special that the Disney movie, Enchanto, was inspired by it! Salento is where your journey will start towards seeing some of the tallest palm trees in the world! Cocora Valley is located in the Central Cordillera of the Andean mountains. It forms part of the Lods Nevados National Park and is the main location of …
Tim’s Wine Market celebrates all kinds of wine, especially natural and speciality wines! Located in North Orange Avenue, you could find various types of liquid delicacies. Moreover, Tim’s Wine Market has an array of events to attend. They have Friday Night Wine Down (I get the pun here!) from 4 pm-6 pm, where visitors try a selection of free sample wines! Then there’s Swing-by Saturday Samples between 12 pm-4 pm. At this …
Welcome to the sunshine state! With so many activities to huddle into your itinerary, keep water activities in mind when visiting Orlando. Today, I dedicated a whole article to just that because it is so amazing and deserves a title of its own. Glass Bottom Kayaking Not only is kayaking with crystal-clear boats genius but it’s also impeccably beautiful! Seeing the fish, marine flora and everything else that’s underneath is simply unbelievable. While …
Wellness comes in many forms, from massages and meditations to hiking and stargazing. However, wellness is sometimes as simple as visiting a breathtaking beach! Fortunately, Colombia is known for its niche in beach and marine life experiences. It’s no wonder thousands flock here to have a splash in the crystal-clear, highly underrated, pristine waters. With so many options for you to choose from, I’ll just cover the top 13 Colombian beaches to …
Welcome to the ‘navel of the earth’, more commonly known as Easter Island. It’s one of the most remote inhabited islands on earth! Decorated with huge statues called moai, this island brims with cultural phenomena and history. It is gorgeous! There’s so much to do on this island and it needs to be talked about. If the fact that Rapa Nui is a designated Unesco World Heritage Site doesn’t convince you enough …
South America is home to some pretty astonishing sites! In Argentina and Chile, these sites are grouped into little clusters called national parks. So let’s go to the southernmost parts of the continent to explore 10 Staggeringly Stunning National Parks in Argentina and Chile! 1. Iguazú National Park In Argentina’s Misiones province lies the impeccable Iguazú National Park. This network of 275 waterfalls is second in size only to the huge Victoria …
Whale, whale, whale, if it isn’t ecotourism taking the travel industry by storm! Argentina is a land of contrast that boasts its vast range of habitats both terrestrial and aquatic. Any nature enthusiast would be enthralled with the idea of this wildlife paradise! The following top 3 marine experiences in Argentina are for those who want to encounter nature’s ferocious beauty. So let’s go to the edge of the world to see …
