Tag: travel
Cusco – trek from the city center
During our trip to Peru, we stayed in Cusco for a few days. Cusco is well developed and safe compared to other large cities in Peru. The historic center is also full of tourists most of the time, so as a foreigner, one can feel […]
1 thing you need on all travels: Lavender hydrolate
Maybe you haven’t even heard of that thing – but I claim lavender hydrolate is something that should be with you on your trips, always and ever. Why, you ask? It is super-helpful with literally all of the skin trouble – no matter whether your […]
Best tablet and laptop for travel
By now you probably know that I travel a lot and because of the nature of my work I have to “open up” my laptopĀ even when I am on holidays. So, over the years I learned few things what a laptop for travel needs to […]
Question answered: How to get from Colombo to Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka?
Despite the fact that the distance between Colombo and Arugam Bay is around 300 km, the ride with a car or bus is going to take between 8 and 9 hours. Rent a car Renting a car is not something you do on Sri Lanka, […]
Best tools and apps for travel
Here are some essential tools and apps that I use on my phone when travelling: an app for making notes on the smartphone for any travel-related notes, such as to note down places where to go, or any other little pieces of information. There is […]
How to travel like a real traveller?
Did you decide to not take an all-inclusive holiday package with fully organized tour for your next holiday, but instead go after an adventure on your own? Well, this may not be the holiday with your mind on OFF, because your mind will be probably […]
Things to consider when buying a travel jacket
There used to be one jacket on Kickstarter for travelling. This one has it all. It has integrated inflatable pillow, a bunch of pockets for different stuff, and can be packed into a small package. It really depends on where you are heading. If you […]
Outdoor activities in Sao Miguel, Azores
In September this year, we visited the largest and “main” island of Azores, with the goal to explore, surf, and do a bunch of outdoor activities. The website Visit AzoresĀ is relatively full about all of the activities, and we had a look at how to […]
Buying guide: Which hiking shoes to buy?
First, ask yourself where you intend to hike. In general, with every sport you do, it’s good not to be over-equipped, but also not to be under-equipped. For the hiking shoes, that translates to: you don’t want to heavy and too robust shoes on one […]
How to buy best light rain jacket?
Buying a rain jacket is not a science, is it? Nope, but there are several variables you might consider before buying one. In that way, you will not need to buy one jacket for each of your activities, but only one that will fit perfectly […]