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In the heart of Central America, lies a small corner of heaven named Guatemala. With a population of almost 17 million people and a history of civil unrest, the country can only be described as a human jungle where tradition is met with modern development, creating a powerful land of possibility which dates back to the Mayan empire. These are the 8 things you really can’t miss.
Moving is bound to bring changes. When the moving involves switching countries, this can be extremely overwhelming at times, bringing about what are normally referred to as ‘culture shocks’. As a young Italian in the UK, these were mine.
When describing beautiful Rotterdam, the recommendations seem to be endless. Despite being a relatively small city, the ‘dam has a lot to offer to both tourists and locals, making it a must-do stop when visiting the Netherlands. To help you out a little bit,… Continue Reading “YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO ROTTERDAM: 11 MUST-DO’S”
Ever since my flatmate and I moved into our new place, we’ve been trying to host as many people as possible, offering them a nice place to stay while at the same time making new friends from all over the world. Couchsurfing is awesome… Continue Reading “WHY YOU SHOULD COUCHSURF MORE”
During my time in Rotterdam, my flatmate and I took up the habit of visiting a new place for breakfast each week, specifically each Sunday morning (which was often more like afternoon, but that’s besides the point). It was a nice way of seeing… Continue Reading “THE BEST 5 BREAKFAST SPOTS IN ROTTERDAM”
When talking about Slovenia, Lake Bled is always on everyone’s tongues as they spill out all the good recommendations on the country. Nestled in the Julian Alps and right next to the Triglav National Park, the lake is apparently the background of fairytales, with… Continue Reading “SLOVENIA GUIDE: LAKE BLED”
Next up on our Vietnam guide series is Halong Bay (or Halong-a, as my guide pronounced it), a conglomerate of tiny islands constellating the Vietnamese shores and creating an absolutely stunning set up for locals and foreigners looking for some peace of mind. Here… Continue Reading “VIETNAM TRAVEL GUIDE: Halong Bay”