There are as many different types of travellers (or tourists) as there are types of people. Some people are thrifty, some spend on luxury items. Some rather relax at home by watching TV, some go out in the mountains to hike. So why would it differ for tourists? During our extensive travels over the years,…
Hiking in El Chalten, Argentina, is like a dream come true for any hiking enthusiast out there. Or even nature enthusiasts, to be fair. Patagonia itself is a hiker’s paradise, and El Chalten is its capital. And you don’t even have to be in perfect shape to hike in this corner of Patagonia! Some of…
Just like everything else, eating in Japan comes with its very own rules and customs. If you break some of these rules, the Japanese might wince and just roll their eyes at the typical tourist, but some could be called food taboos and breaking them would be deeply offensive. So, it is a good idea…
Sushi is probably one of the most popular Japanese food items in the world. And as with other food, sushi has adapted to many different countries, and so is eating it. But that doesn’t change the fact that if you want to enjoy sushi in Japan, you have to follow sushi eating etiquette. So here…
If you’re thinking about going to Hakone in winter, I say go for it! We accidentally got to enjoy winter in Hakone during our visit to Japan in November – unexpectedly, it snowed there quite heavily. And you know what, when Japanese say it was unexpected, I believe it. Still, it’s very easy to enjoy…
There are quite a few good places where to stay in the Dolomites Italy, and in a way, the best places to stay depend on your itinerary and the things you want to do. We’ve stayed all over the Dolomites, and I can tell you that the best place to stay in the Dolomites for hiking is…
What to pack for a vacation? It’s not that easy to figure out quickly, especially if you do it last minute just like me. I’ve travelled thousands of times, on shorter and longer trips, both on vacations and working as a flight attendant. I still sometimes forget things! So after messing up my packing one…
Torres del Paine is one of the must-visit places in Chilean Patagonia, and it definitely was one of the highlights of our trip around South America. And although it’s rather remote, there are several options on how to get to Torres del Paine. The most convenient ones are flying down to Patagonia – Punta Arenas,…
Staying in a ryokan in Hakone with private onsen was one of the best experiences we had in Japan. There’s subtle luxury, traditional Japanese hospitality and culture, incredibly tasty food (kaiseki is something else when you’re in a ryokan)… There are just so many things that I loved about our experience! Since prices of hotels…
Did you know that there are penguins in Punta Arenas? I didn’t! When we were (well, Michal actually was) planning our trip to Patagonia, he mentioned that we could go on a penguin-watching tour. I was shocked! For me penguins = Antarctica. But no, there are penguins in South America, too, and it’s actually quite…