Most travelers begin their Iraq exploration in Baghdad and then move south, in most cases because of the city's international airport. However, we had a different plan in mind. Not wanting to miss out on Iraqi Kurdistan or rely on an internal flight after covering the south, we decided to enter Iraq ...
5 surprises I didn’t expect in Iraq
After spending 17 days exploring Iraq this August, my heart has been forever touched by this incredible country. This blog post is a reflection of our Iraq exploration, filled with discoveries that shattered our preconceptions and opened our eyes. These 5 surprises paint a picture of a nation rich ...
Istanbul to Munich by bike
An ordinary couple on an extraordinary trip In today's interview, I am sitting with Anna and Chris, a Munich-based couple with an inspiring holiday story to tell. Join us as they remember cycling 3,000 km from Istanbul to Munich - across South-Eastern Europe and the Balkans - in six weeks. What ...
Northern India: 10 days full of colors and ambiguity
In my early twenties, I found myself in the midst of a challenging six-month internship in India. The intensity of this intercultural job had taken a toll, leaving me in a bit of a motivation low. Luckily, my mother was curious enough to fly all the way to India for a 10-day exploration of ...
The best websites to search accomodation
I organize almost all my travel independently. Looking back at my constant search for international accomodation, there are a few websites that I found to be the most helpful. In this post, you'll find my favorite booking sites. *Disclaimer: These are platforms I use and love. If you book after ...
Checklist: travel documents
As a regular traveler, I have an all-time checklist with travel documents required on most trips. This blog post is a reminder, so we donโt forget any important documentation before leaving home. โ๏ธ Passport or ID card Within the European Union, I can travel with my ID card, as a EU citizen. ...
Kruja and its surprising history and tradition
On our first day in Albania, we got behind the wheel and took off to the small town of Kruja. Kruja is about one hour by car from the capital Tirana. It's the perfect starting point for a trip to Albania because it is a symbol of Albania's resilience and strength throughout history, and it is a ...
Melania and Stefano travel while working remotely in Europe
Travel while working remotely in Europe? That's everyday life for Melania and Stefano! They have been travelling Europe for several years now, sharing their working adventures via social media. If you need tips and tricks on how to work remotely abroad, you've come to the right place! I met the ...