The island of Santo Antão in Cape Verde is a hiker’s paradise. This island was for me the main reason to visit Cape Verde. Santo Antão is just spectacular; it has dramatic canyons, cloud-soaked peaks and vertigo-inspiring drops. I only…
Cape Verde, or Cabo Verde, is a volcanic archipelago off the northwest coast of Africa (off the coast of Senegal to be precise). Cape Verde was a Portuguese colony until its independence in 1975. It’s known for its Portuguese-African culture,…
New Caledonia is a French territory in the South Pacific which can easily be reached in 2,5 hours by plane from Brisbane, Australia. New Caledonia consists of the main island Grande Terre, the Loyalty Islands (Ouvéa, Lifou, Maré) and the…
Seoul is the capital of South Korea and the second biggest metropolis in the world (Tokyo ranks as number 1). This city has modern skyscrapers, high-tech subways, electronics, a vibrant pop culture (K-pop), Buddhist temples and excellent street food. Here’s…
When I told my friends that I was going to Saipan, the first response I got was: Saipan? Where’s that? Saipan is one of the lesser known islands in the Pacific Ocean. This beautiful island is the largest of the…
Poland is well known for its medieval architecture and Jewish heritage. This beautiful country can be visited all year round and has something special for every season of the year. In summertime you can spend your days on one of…