Mauritius is often used interchangeably with Paradise. There’s no doubt about the fact that everything on this little island in the Indian Ocean looks breathtaking! Wake up in the morning to the sound of the waves mixed with chirping birds. Eat a hearty breakfast filled with tropical fruits. Lunch will include … more »
Many travelers go solo around the World. I am not sure if I would have the guts to do the same if I didn’t have a travel partner. It sure takes a lot of balls to go around on your own without the support that a well-known person can offer … more »
I am a big fan of warm kitchen setups. The modern metal and glass cool look doesn’t really work for me. Call me traditional but give me a warm homey kitchen any day over a steely cold kitchen. This colorful wall just leads me to imagine the warm kitchen that … more »
Seven dollars might seem like a small amount but for folks on a budget (like us..) it represents quite a lot. Here’s how we lost $7 through a combination of stupidity and not being able to read a crazy person. This story starts at the Havana airport, at the information … more »
Gili Trawangan is an island off the island of Lombok in Indonesia. Yes, an island off an island, that’s exotic! Many tourists visit this cluster of 3 islands off the coast of Lombok. You’ve got Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, and Gili Air. An example of pretty unsustainable tourism as these … more »
Lalibela is an amazing place! Famous for its monolithic churches made in the 12th-13th century. We were excited to run around in these massive rock structures popularly known as the Petra of Africa. The churches are really impressive but what was more impressive was this monk who was watching the … more »
We spotted this guy on the streets of Lisbon and he had the strangest signs. He basically wanted money for whisky, wine, beer, or some other stuff with the tag line “At least we’re honest!”. Not only that, he also has a website, the mis-spelt lazybeggers.com. When I took a … more »
Spotted in Vienna, Austria. We were treated by Diesel to a very fancy dinner which we found absolutely inedible (we’re just not much for fancy food). Loafing the streets, hungry at 10pm (this is really late for Vienna) we landed up at a cafe in the University. The only place … more »
It’s strange that living in the Arabian Desert in Dubai, you never come across that many camels. However, the scenery changes quite dramatically in Salalah, Oman. Driving down the street you will often find camels ambling up to you in large numbers. It’s truly a glorious moment to partake in … more »
Translate this country’s name, “Rich Coast”, and you get an idea of all the possibilities that this land has to offer. Bathed by both the Atlantic and the Pacific, Costa Rica is a world of wonders for visitors and locals alike. Focusing on environmental preservation and sustainability, Costa Rica inhabitants … more »