Valley of the Nuns is a quiet village located in the mountainous center of Madeira island. Tucked away in a secluded valley, lorded over by towering mountain peaks, its unique location is fascinating to see. Hardly surprising that Nuns Valley is such a popular day trip from Funchal.… Continue reading
For first timers to Madeira, a visit to Pico do Arieiro is a must do on your holiday itinerary. And if, like me, you prefer not to drive – well, weave your way up – to Madeira’s 3rd highest mountain, thankfully there is a dedicated Pico do Arieiro bus service that gets you there easily.… Continue reading
Hiking the Colca Canyon is a must-do in Peru if you’re an adventure traveler. The views will take your breath away, as will the hike. I haven’t seen a single trip report from anyone who hasn’t simultaneously mentioned how beautiful it was and how much it kicked their butt.… Continue reading
Are you in the early stages of planning a trip to Cancun, or booked and ready to buy currency for the upcoming trip to Mexico? Whichever stage of trip preparation you are in, let’s check to see if there are any other things you need to know before going to Cancun.… Continue reading
Porthleven to Lizard Point is a stunning section on the South West Coast Path (SWCP). Grab your day pack and get ready for a wonderful day of walking with the option to break at any of the highly-rated cafes along the way.… Continue reading
Sitting on the tip of Cornwall’s Roseland Peninsula is the beautiful seaside village of St. Mawes. It would not be an understatement for me to say that this may have been a case of love at first sight.
I visited St.… Continue reading
The town of Izamal, also known as Mexico’s “Yellow City”, is an excellent choice for a day trip from Merida or Valladolid. I was so charmed by the beautiful Yucatan town that after arriving, I deviated from my original overnight stay plan and spent two nights there instead.… Continue reading
Trekking from Paleochora to Sougia is a walking adventure in Crete I’ll never forget. But not for good reasons.
The day was an absolute disaster. All because I greatly under-estimated walking conditions on the Paleochora to Sougia route in Summer.… Continue reading
Hiking Samaria Gorge is a must-do if you are visiting the Greek island of Crete. Every time I think back to my time exploring this stunning gorge in Crete, I smile at the memory. (Then check fares on Google flights..) It is one of my top-rated activities to do in Crete.… Continue reading
Peru for the first time! This trip was one for the books. From incredible terrains to mouth-watering dishes, rich experiences were everywhere. But that was not all that made the trip so memorable…
It did not lack for it’s scary moments either.… Continue reading
