If you dream of walking on the world’s largest mirror but worry about altitude, cold nights and tourist traps, this post is for you. We started our Bolivian adventures (read all about our Bolivia trip here) with a 3-day Uyuni Salt Flats tour from San Pedro de Atacama and went from 2,400 m to almost ...
A jungle trek to Floripa’s hidden Praia de Naufragados
After four months in the the Middle East (read about our Iraqi adventures here) and Africa (learn how we road-tripped through South Africa for 41 days here), November marked a new chapter of our world trip: we crossed the Atlantic to explore South America. Our first stop? Brazil and the “Magic ...
Hiking 7 km of beautiful Giants Cup Trail in Drakensberg
After 10 days of road-tripping through South Africa’s impressive national parks, Stefano and I were more than ready to swap the car for a pair of hiking boots. It had been more than a month since our last proper hike. Today felt like the perfect moment to shake off the road dust and immerse ...
Kilimanjaro: the heart of Tanzania’s mountain villages and coffee
Tanzania was calling. This time, it wasn’t just about the excitement for safari adventures or endless savannahs. It was about reconnecting—with nature, with culture, and, unexpectedly, with a platform that had once shaped my travels in the most meaningful way. After a six-year hiatus, I reactivated ...
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 ...
Winter outdoor and spa in the Bavarian Forest
Most people living or travelling in Munich move towards the Alps at some point. It's the top mountainous destination in Bavaria, which offers an endless abundance of beautiful hiking areas for all levels. However, many places close to Munich are packed with tourists. After almost five years in ...
Ultimate 5-day itinerary through Albania
For many years, I heard friends talk about their adventurous trips through the unique Albanian Alps. This little gem in the Balkans still seemed overall untouristed and was therefore a priority on my bucket list. Recently, Albania has become a much more popular destination through social media. I ...
How to escape Rome’s hustle: Lago di Bracciano
I recently travelled to Rome and interviewed Stefano Umberto Menini about the impact of satellite technology on travel and culture experience (read the interview here). After some days in the hustle and bustle of Rome, I craved for some peace and escaped to Lago di Bracciano for a day. The towns of ...
