Postcard from Helsinki – My first impressions of Europe
Helsinki was not only my port of entry / exit in Europe, it was also my first ever European city – so i had a lot of expectations of it. Oh, and it didn’t...
Bhutan: The Last Shangri-La
As i prepare to return to Bhutan after 7 years, i’m compelled to look back at my first trip to the Royal Kingdom of Bhutan – “the last place on the roof of the world”...
How to make friends anywhere you travel
Nomadic Matt recently posted an informative video about the same subject, and i thought it would be great to delve into it further. His points are spot on and very actionable, it’s just that what...
10 Tips for Solo Women Travelers
Hello Ladies! If you have decided (or planning) to take a break from your routine and the only way to treat yourself is to pack up and take off to a far far away...
When in Rome, parla italiano!
I can’t stress enough how important and rewarding it is, to be able to speak and understand the local language when you’re traveling to a new destination. You don’t have to get a master’s...
The World in your Pocket
While researching on The Winterfox Project* to bring you something similar, I stumbled upon these excellent, free PDF pocket guides for cities in Europe and Russia.InYourPocket publishes local, updated PDF guides with...
