Featured photo credit: T.Dallas / Shutterstock.com During my travels, I’ve always been able to make it back home for Christmas. To me, nothing beats the family moments at this time of the year. There was just one exception to the rule: a few years back, I spent a Christmas and the New Year’s in China. Don’t …
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I just came back from my first snowboarding trip of the season. November is the earliest in the year I’ve ever started. But there are actually places where you can ski/snowboard all year round! Even though you might not be in the mood to strap on your winter gear in August, it’s still good to …
Orlando, Florida is the ultimate travel destination for millions of individuals every year because of all it has to offer. This sunshine city also provides exceptional attractions and superior cuisine. The first and most important thing on the top of Orlando tourist’s to-do list is a visit to the world-renowned theme parks. You don’t have …
Romania has a rich and colorful cultural history. Having been invaded by Turks, been part of the Roman empire, and having its borders switched so many times – you are going to see various influences in this romantic country. If you start from the East of Romania things are fast paced, exciting, and very matter …
I know, I know, all the cheap Ryanair flights would have you jump on a plane to Morocco with little preparation on what you can expect. You try to do some reading on the plane and quickly discover there’s just too much to learn! But if there’s one thing you need to familiarize yourself with, …
Easter Island, Isla de Pascua, or Rapa Nui, as the locals call it, is one of the few mystical places on Earth that easily finds a way to your heart and stays there forever! It happened to me. So I’d like to warn you, or, even better, inspire you to visit it too! How does …
The harbor city of Valparaíso in Central Chile is a place of many charms. Its layout is unique, with steep hills lined by picturesque houses. Its character is special for the artsy feel it conveys and it’s therefore no wonder many artists have fallen for the city, including Chile’s Nobel Prize winner for literature, Pablo …
My boyfriend and I love Southeast Asia, like most other young backpackers. Everybody goes to Thailand, Vietnam is full of tourists and we’ve been to Cambodia already, so the question was – where should we go next? And we chose Myanmar. We had a basic idea of the country’s existence just from the media in …
Don’t roll your eyes just yet, this is not just any ZOO. This is a safari, where the animals run (almost) free. Plus, it’s at night! Singapore is a great place to visit for a few days. There’s a lot to see in this tiny country but it’s not just the sights that make travelling …
On my first trip to Valencia as a teenager I rushed around with my schoolteachers to see all the major sights and all that (rather boring) stuff. However, I returned to the city a year ago and was just struck by its coolness and resemblance of Berlin. I love Berlin so it’s a huge compliment! …
Featured image credit: Anton_Ivanov / Shutterstock.com Undoubtedly, North Korea it is the most eccentric place containing elements of both the tragic and the comic. This experience completely changed the way I think about society, manipulation and unlimited power. Thanks to this trip, I understand the full meaning of human rights and freedoms. In contrary to what …
You should go to both, of course! But what if you have limited time and can’t make up your mind whether to visit Barcelona or Madrid? TravelGeekery is here to help :) With nearly 400 miles being the distance between Madrid and Barcelona, the two cities differ in many aspects. From subtle details to outright …
Is Macau worth visiting? Absolutely! Macau and Hong Kong are officially part of China, and although each of the two states share aspects of Chinese culture, each keep a certain level of autonomy from China also. Having been administered by Portugal from 1557 to 1999, Macau still shows signs of Portuguese influence. The best way …
Contrary to what its name suggests, Oktoberfest doesn’t only happen in October. In 2023, it starts on September 16th and runs until October 3rd. It is the world’s no. 1 festival of beer drinking. But even those who don’t like beer still flock to Munich during Oktoberfest to just enjoy the fun atmosphere (you can …
The summer sale season is in full swing and you may be checking some destinations to do a little end-of-summer-shopping. London should definitely be under your radar, especially if you’re currently in Europe. Finding where to shop in London can be daunting. There’s just way too much, this city was made for shopping! We’re here …