The holiday season is a time of joy, warmth, and traditions. While many of us are familiar with the classic customs like decorating a Christmas tree or hanging stockings by the fireplace, there are some traditions around the world that are delightfully unconventional. Join us on a festive journey as…
Reindeers, husky sleigh rides, ice sculptures and glowing Christmas trees add up to the magic of Santa Claus Village (located north of Rovaniemi), the place where Christmas feels most at home. Traveling to Rovaniemi, Lapland in Finland for Christmas is more rewarding when equipped with some general information regarding the…
Set among the rolling hills and vineyards of southern Transylvania, Biertan is one of Romania’s best-preserved medieval Saxon settlements. Its fortified church rises above a village of narrow streets, tall gabled houses and large wooden gates, while orchards, fields and old vineyards stretch into the surrounding landscape. Today, Biertan is…
Have you ever returned from vacation feeling like you need another vacation? You rushed through museums, queued for attractions, answered work messages, took hundreds of photos—and somehow came home more exhausted than when you left. You’re not alone. Around the world, travelers are quietly rejecting packed itineraries and overstimulating destinations…
Over the years, we have written about Iceland’s hidden places, volcanic landscapes, hot rivers, road trips, glaciers, geothermal wonders, local legends, hiking advice (check out the absolutely fantastic Skogar to Thorsmork hike), as well as beautiful, bohemian hostels around the country that almost match its scenery. Even after several visits…
The Stone Forest of Shilin is located in Shilin Yi Autonomous County, southeast of Kunming, in China’s Yunnan Province. This extraordinary natural “forest” began forming more than 270 million years ago, during the Paleozoic era, and is regarded as one of China’s most remarkable natural wonders. Rather than trees, the…
Around the world, communities have developed fascinating, ingenious, and sometimes downright bizarre ways of getting from one point to another. Some are rooted in centuries-old traditions, while others showcase remarkable innovation and creativity. From bamboo trains rattling across Cambodia’s countryside to jetpacks soaring above Dubai’s skyline, these unusual modes of…
A village on stilts, a football field on water, and a whole lot of charm—Ko Panyi is island life like you’ve never witnessed before! The origins of Ko Panyi village trace back to the 16th century when Muslim sea gypsies, known as the “Chao Le,” arrived in the area. Seeking…
Over the years, I’ve lost count of the number of destinations I’ve visited only to return later and find them almost unrecognizable. A quiet island suddenly packed with resorts. A traditional village slowly emptying as younger generations move away. A bohemian neighborhood once filled with hanging laundry, local cafés, and…
If you want to travel the world in a slightly different way, consider roads less travelled. In today’s post we will introduce you to six destinations that are beyond the ordinary. These destinations aren’t on the typical tourist map, but they offer something truly extraordinary: the opportunity to explore regions…
