Spotted on the beautiful tropical island of Koh Phi Phi. Koh Phi Phi is incredibly touristic and this does end up taking away from some of its charm. But the rampant tacky budget tourism is also interesting to observe. Scores of drunk backpackers show up on this tropical paradise in … more »
I’m posting photo of the day from Valenca do Minho, my hometown in Portugal. Right now it’s deep into the night, really humid and the temperature is close to 0°C. This means 2 things: the heater is pumping close to my legs and I am looking at photos from sunny days … more »
Isla Mujeres just off the coast of Cancun is a tiny island with a few hotels. The warm tropical water and white powdery sand make it an ideal place for a short getaway. The island itself is so small that you can walk around it in about an hour. It’s … more »
During our road trip in the US, we always preferred to take the longer more scenic route. Basically, you always have a choice between taking the expressway or the older roads that go winding through picturesque towns, forgotten villages, and more. We always chose the latter. So when we drove … more »
Who said cloudy days are not THE days?! This photo is proof that cloudy days can be as beautiful as sunny, clear sky ones. Mexico is that way: perfect with or without clouds!
I love the feeling of flying to a new place and getting the aerial view of a new land from from up above! You’d think that after traveling for a while this feeling is not as intense and in those first trips in the earlier days, but the truth is … more »
Beware of falling coconuts! You couldn’t name a better place paradise. Anakena beach on Easter Island is a crescent shaped beach flanked by palm trees and statues of the ancient Moai. With soft white sand and falling coconuts, adventure is within reach!
A short flight away from San Jose is Corcovado National Park. This place – within the national park – is known as Drake Bay. A rustic jungle town with beaches to die for! This beach is calm, and all you hear around you is the wind and the waves, perfect … more »
“I dig my toes into the sand The ocean looks like a thousand diamonds strewn across a blue blanket. I lean against the wind, pretend that I am weightless and in this moment I am happy”, Incubus Many people trapped in busy working days have a paradise like … 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 »