Any digital nomad will know the importance of three things: a good cup of coffee, a fast WiFi connection, and comfortable sofas (bums get sore after a few hours!). Earlier this year, we spent two months in Vietnam, eating, slurping and working our way around the country. Whenever we based … more »
Author Archives: Andrea Anastasiou
Tips for Yi Peng & Loi Krathong Festivals in Chiang Mai
This is the type of festival that makes a trip to the other side of the world worth it! Very hyped up but, in my opinion, totally living to the hype, Yee Peng & Loi Kratong present a Chiang Mai even more exciting than in the rest of the year. … more »
In Uros Islands: she lives, she floats
Somewhere in the middle of the massive Lake Titicaca, a group of about 50 islands have been man made. Built entirely of reed, they float, constituting the villages and towns of around 5000 people. Including this little girl, whose face cheeks are dry and burnt from over exposure to the … more »
In PLAYA DEL CARMEN: Alternative Things to do Beyond the Beach
When a destination is touristic, it is hard to get off the beaten path. Heading somewhere alternative is not about being cool or bragging that you’ve done something different. It is about stepping away from the obvious, doing something that relates to the essence of the place, and ultimately, enriches … more »
The Payne Mansion Hotel: indulgence in San Francisco
After more than 24 hours flying across continents, arriving to a beautiful comfortable hotel is a treat. But if you’re welcomed by a smiley person and French macarons at reception, then it’s even better! This is how we reached The Payne Mansion in San Francisco’s Sutter Street. A stunning building … more »
How to get fat in COLOMBIA
Colombian cuisine blends flavors and cooking traditions of Spanish, African, Middle Eastern and Asian origin. As you travel around the country, you’ll encounter different ingredients and dishes using corn, meat and fish as some of the main elements. We were out one night in Cartagena de Indias, on the Caribbean … more »
In New Delhi: business on wheels!
If you have seen my previous photo tribute to street entrepreneurs in Delhi, you’d know by now that I am a big fan of those creative minds making the streets of India their daily spot for business. In this photo, you can see a mobile kiosk, that sells sweets and … more »
3 Things about Cancun that are not 100% true
Doesn’t it feel good to enjoy the warm climate? Just wearing a t-shirt, shorts and flip-flops. Who doesn’t like to chill at the beach not doing much? Well, Cancun is the perfect spot to do so in Mexico. Before we visited Cancun, we often read negative comments about it. Within … more »
In COLOMBIA: How to visit TAYRONA NATIONAL PARK in one day
This park belongs to the Colombian people. Some are already dead. Some of us are still living. But most haven’t been born yet – as seen on at board at the entrance of Tayrona NP When I was researching how to visit Tayrona National Park in northern Colombia, I … more »
A street entrepreneur in India
India: one may love it or hate it. But we all have to recognize that are certain things around here that are pretty admirable. The way people with limited resources use their creativity to come up with business ideas is certainly one of those things. Meet one of Delhi’s street … more »