I spent 3 days in Svalbard - the most remote location on the planet - and it left me speechless. The beauty of the Arctic is amplified by its loud quietness and stillness of time. The vastness of … [Read More...]
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Greenland Travel Itinerary: 7 Days Arctic Summer Adventure
I've been to many beautiful places in the Nordics already, yet a trip to Greenland evoked emotions that transcended mere admiration—it moved me to tears. The indescribable majesty of the untouched … [Read More...]
How to plan a perfect trip to Greenland
I love Nordics and enjoy discovering the remote places in the area. Some of my favorite trips were in the Nordics: Trolltunga hike in Norway, a road trip in Iceland. After my trips to the green Faroe … [Read More...]
2 Weeks in New Zealand: Itinerary for a Perfect Campervan Road Trip
New Zealand is a remote island country known for its sharp Alpine peaks, volcanic formations, and Hobbiton valley. Because it is so remote (unless you are traveling from Australia), planning a trip … [Read More...]
10 Top Places in Spain That You Should Definitely Visit
Set in Southwestern Europe, Spain is the perfect destination for people looking for fun, educational or relaxing holidays. However, as there are just so many places to be seen, planning a trip to … [Read More...]
Awesome Weekend & Day Trips From Copenhagen by Train
Looking for ideas for amazing weekend and day trips from Copenhagen? There are plenty of impressive castles and beautiful nature areas you can visit nearby, but it is only fair to want something … [Read More...]
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The American Dream Experiment: Why Did We Actually Go to the United States?
Oh, the American dream. Something even we, the teenage kids in the far away country of Ukraine were aware of from the early childhood through the shows we saw on TV, the music we listened to and icons we had on our bedroom walls. We wanted to be them, the Americans, no matter how strong […]
HIKING BARU VOLCANO – THE ULTIMATE CHALLENGE
The main reason why we went to Boquete in the first place is to hike the highest peak in the country – Volcano Baru which is 3.474 meters high above the sea level. Yeah!
DEAR MOM, IF ANYTHING HAPPENS TO ME, JUST KNOW THAT I'VE BEEN THE LUCKIEST GIRL ON EARTH
No, this is not a suicide note. This is a gratitude note. The one I want to leave now so that at the end of it all, my list of unfinished things doesn’t contain a line saying ‘didn’t thank my parents enough’. Mom, thanks to you, I feel the luckiest girl on Earth and I […]
MY LOVE AND HATE RELATIONSHIP WITH KYIV CITY
I love coming to Ukraine. This is a place that makes me warm from the inside out. This is the place where you can feel yourself like a model! Even before you get the chance to leave the airport, young guards in military uniform are winking at you at the gates. The spectrum of emotions […]
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When you think ‘music festival’, Denmark doesn’t automatically come to mind, however, that might be a mistake. A host to one of the biggest music festivals in Europe and the biggest one in Northern Europe – Roskilde festival – Denmark has a wide music landscape which has been expanding even more within the last 20 […]
HOW TO TRAVEL WITH A FULL-TIME JOB?
I am still a realist and cannot say that travel is not expensive. It is. Even if you travel on a budget, you still probably spend more money than you would by just sitting at home, buying food from your favorite grocery store and riding your bike to work. Because traveling is not just a […]
BEST TRAVEL PICTURES OF 2015
So, 2015 has passed. Whew… what a year! This is a year when I translated my inspiration from Panama- Costa Rica trip into a Travel Monkey blog which took considerable amount of my time after a day job. Before I dive deeper into the content of this post, I wanted to take the time and […]
10 SIGNS YOU’VE BEEN AWAY FROM HOME FOR TOO LONG
This is a post for all of you who live away from home, your true home where you’ve been born and raised. Every now and again you still visit, but not nearly as much as you wanted to. You miss your old room, your family dog, and your grandma’s warm soup. You keep up with […]
Things You Didn’t Know About Santorini
If you are looking for one of the hottest holiday destinations right now, then you need to book your holidays in Santorini. This beautiful island is located in the Aegean Sea and is just one of the many Cyclades Greek islands, including Mykonos, Paros, Naxos, Antiparos, etc. Santorini is one of the most popular stopovers […]
7 Top Spots for Kayak Vacation in Caribbean Islands
Caribbean Islands are made of more than 5000 islands, reefs, and cays, and it is not a surprise to see the Caribbean getting transformed into one of the most exclusive vacationing destinations across the planet. It is sheer joy to embark on a kayak vacation in the Caribbean Seas. One can plan an adventurous trip […]
