• Funchal - great starting point for visiting the island of eternal springtime

    Funchal - great starting point for visiting the island of eternal springtime

    When it came time to choose a destination for our honeymoon, we wanted something special. This trip was a rare opportunity—our toddler stayed at home, so for once, we could travel as we did before starting a family. We dreamed of a place that offered breathtaking hiking trails, delicious food,...


  • Heritage and Holidays: A Magical Visit to Braga and Guimarães

    Heritage and Holidays: A Magical Visit to Braga and Guimarães

    While visiting friends in Pedralva, exploring Portugal’s third-largest city was a must. Our journey began with a bus ride, and we arrived near the beautiful Park Avenida Central, where a charming Christmas market awaited us. The park was adorned with festive decorations, immersing us in the holiday spirit. We decided...


  • A Rainy Day Adventure in Porto

    A Rainy Day Adventure in Porto

    My journey started with a morning flight to Porto. With an evening train to Braga planned, I had the perfect opportunity to spend the day exploring Porto’s historic heart. After a quick 30-minute metro ride, I arrived at Bolhão station. As I stepped out, a light drizzle greeted me, turning...


  • Chiang Rai: first stop in northern Thailand

    Chiang Rai: first stop in northern Thailand

    We started our day with the early bus to Wat Rong Khun, known among tourists as the White Temple. We used a local bus leaving from the Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 (just next to the night bazaar). It was very easy to find the correct bus stop because it...


  • Nong Khiaw: amazing viewpoints overlooking Nam Ou river

    Nong Khiaw: amazing viewpoints overlooking Nam Ou river

    The boat leaves Muang Ngoy every morning, taking mostly tourists back to Nong Khiaw. We also stayed there for a few days, exploring the surrounding steep hills. So far the weather was always stable every day in Laos but this afternoon very intense rain and winds showed us the power...


  • Luang Prabang, charming river bank and waterfalls

    Luang Prabang, charming river bank and waterfalls

    This part of Laos is so beautiful! The first 30min of our from Vang Vieng, the landscape was particularly idyllic. Rice paddies, many lush, green hills with almost vertical slopes were en exceptional combination. Some parts of the road were destroyed by a land slide from the hill. Many big...