Mykonos in June or September – The Best Time to Visit
We were already living in Athens in early spring when a friend of ours from the US announced he was visiting Mykonos in late June. We couldn’t say no to visiting Mykonos with a … Read More
Sea Fortress of Suomenlinna, the Best Day Trip From Helsinki
Our favorite place in Scandinavia? Its magnificent coast dotted with countless islands. We had the pleasure of traveling around the Bergen and Stockholm archipelagos and to Suomenlinna Island near Helsinki, the prettiest of them … Read More
Mallorca in Winter Itinerary: From Palma to the Tramuntana Mountains
The biggest Island in Spain, Mallorca, is a popular holiday destination. It is known for its beautiful capital Palma, and its numerous sandy beaches. The vast majority of tourists come here for the beach … Read More
11 Cool Things to Do in Terceira (Azores) in Winter
We were having a great time in Lisbon and wondering where to go next. This time in Portugal we had been to Porto and around Lisbon, so we thought it was time for somewhere … Read More
Kizhi Island, Unforgettable Day Trip From Petrozavodsk
I will never forget Kizhi Island, located in massive Onega Lake, Europe’s second largest. This is Taiga territory at its best, an ocean of trees second in biomass only to, well, the ocean. All … Read More
Santorini in Winter: Without a Doubt the Best Time to Visit!
Before moving to Greece, we decided to spend some time in Athens to see how we liked it. Additionally to its own beauty, Athens is pretty close to more than 2000 islands. Who hasn’t … Read More
Olkhon Island: Visiting Baikal, the Deepest Lake in the World
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Baikal, the oldest and deepest lake in the world, is nature at its best: just being there feels you with joy and peace. We visited Baikal’s largest island, Olkhon Island, at the end of … Read More
Camotes Islands, Philippines: the Best Beaches, Hotels and Resorts
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We wanted to visit three different beaches in the Philippines. El Nido with its impressive karst hills and white sandy beaches seemed an obvious choice. Another one had to be Bohol for its famous … Read More
Solovetsky Islands: How to Get, What to See and Do
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One of Russia’s best kept secrets, Solovetsky Islands in the White Sea are an oasis of fresh air for all of us looking for something different. Six isles and islets form an archipelago that … Read More
What to Do in Bohol and Balicasag Islands
Who would have thought Bohol had so much to offer. Apparently loads of people since some places on the island are starting to get crowded. Nevertheless, we explored several beautiful sites in Bohol, and … Read More