Koh Yao Yai Island: Things to Do, Where to Stay and How to Get
Koh Yao Yai is one of our favorite places in Thailand. We discovered it a couple of years ago, and we go back every time we are in the country. It’s got long sandy … Read More
Things to Do in Büyükada, Princes’ Island (Adalar)
Büyükada is the prettiest island in Istanbul. We visit the city at least once a year and always go to the Princes Islands. To our amazement, Büyükada remains a bit under the radar outside … 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
Koh Yao Noi Island, Thailand’s Hidden Gem
Koh Yao Noi is our favorite island in Thailand. We’ve been several times and love it. The last time we spent 8 days. We could have stayed forever! Though pretty close to Phuket and … Read More
Princes’ Islands (Adalar) near Istanbul – Which One to Visit?
A trip to the Princes’ Islands is essential when visiting Istanbul. These small islands are close to the city yet a world apart. We are talking about 9 islands in the Marmara Sea that … Read More
11 Cool Things to Do in Terceira (Azores) in Winter
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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
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