Florence is one of those places I could visit over and over again, and always discover something new. Naturally, it helps when you have a good guide, like Luca from Context Travel, our guide in the Made in Florence walk around Oltrarno to discover the artisan tradition of the area. First time in Florence? Don’t miss … Read more
Astypalea is a little drop of heaven in the middle of the Aegean Sea. (Maria Kampouri, Vice Mayor of Astypalea) We’re going to Astypalea. Asty-what? Never heard of that – where is it? That was – by far – the most common reply when we told our friends about our trip to a Greek island in the … Read more
Are you wondering where to go in the Philippines? Last year we spent a month in the country, between November and December. It was a month of awesome adventures and encounters with incredible wildlife (thresher sharks, anyone!) and with the best people we’ve met during our travels. If you’re planning to go to the Philippines, this … Read more
Our experience at Cologne Carnival, one of the craziest parties of our lives! Kolle Alaaf Alaaf, Kolle Alaaf! (Curious what that means? Just keep reading!) Super Mario and Luigi, holding hands, sat next to us on the train from Hamburg. We briefly alighted at Messe Deutz. I looked outside the window and saw Scooby Doo’s family (complete … Read more
Welcome to Salla Finland! Our last stop of our 10 day tour of Finland in winter. A wonderland beyond the Arctic Circle, where reindeers outnumber people. Salla’s motto is ‘In the Middle of Nowhere’ – are you curious to know if it’s true or not? Forgotten Words and Nothingness In Finland, there are over 40 … Read more
For way too long, Indonesia was pretty much synonym with Bali. Even Java, the island of Indonesia’s capital Jakarta, was often overlooked, despite offering a variety of cultural, historical and natural sights. The city of Bandung is the capital of West Java, a region of great natural beauty – offering respite from the humidity of … Read more