14 Easy Things to do in Helsinki Many people visiting the Scandinavian region might just drop by Helsinki for a day or two. While I highly recommend exploring more of Finland over a week or so, you can still pack in quite a few things to do in Helsinki with a short stopover. Helsinki is …
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The Definitive Guide to Beaches in Koh Chang Being the third largest Thai island, you can imagine there are plenty of amazing beaches in Koh Chang. However, with so much on offer, it might be a little daunting trying to figure out where to start. The beaches in Koh Chang vary quite significantly. Some are …
Top Places to Visit Near Chiang Mai Chiang Mai is the second largest city in Thailand, yet a world away from Bangkok. This quieter northern Thai city is surrounded by stunning mountain ranges filled with thick rainforests, waterfalls, wild animals, and the occasional hill tribe. Every so often you may be cruising down the road …
7 Hotels on Koh Kood You Must Know About There are few fewer hotels on Koh Kood than the neighboring island of Koh Chang. Much of the island’s interior and even coast remains undeveloped. You will still find many small secluded beaches right around the island, meaning that some of these fantastic hotels are lucky …
The Ultimate Kanchanaburi Travel Guide In this Kanchanaburi travel guide, you will find a range of waterfalls, caves, rivers, jungle trails, national parks, and interesting World War 2 History to discover. With this huge list of things to do in Kanchanaburi province, you can easily stay busy for at least one week or more. Kanchanaburi …
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7 Amazing Glass Igloos in Finland (Lapland and Beyond) One of the most iconic things about Scandinavia is stunning glass igloos in Finland. I haven’t seen them quite like this anywhere else in the world. You lay back on your bed and look straight through the roof to the sky. In the winter you’ll probably …
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Don’t Miss These 12 Amazing Places to Visit in Finland When I told people, I was going to spend three weeks traveling around Finland they seemed shocked. “Don’t you want to see the rest of Europe” they’d ask. Yes, but not on this trip. The problem is that they, like many others, see Finland as …
Nine Beautiful Islands In New Zealand’s Hauraki Gulf – Nathan Hayes, for The Commoner It was hot, so bloody hot. I expected the blazing sun to melt the dark basalt crumbling underfoot, wondering if lava might once again spill out of the earth and tumble down broad slopes into the gulf. Yet for the lush …
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What to Pack for a Trip to South America There’s a good reason so many people flock to South America every year: it’s a continent absolutely jam-packed with all sorts of amazing biomes. You have the Caribbean up north, stunning coastlines all around, and the Andes & Amazon in the interior. With so much to …
5 Great Things to do Near Mikkeli, Finland The beautiful city of Mikkeli lies in the south west of Finland’s Lakeland region. It is a popular holiday destination for the Finns with its numerous lakes surrounding the city, and endless summer cottages and saunas by the water. Mikkeli is located 2 hours northeast of Helsinki, …
Your Ultimate Guide to Savonlinna, Finland Savonlinna is a stunning old city located in the middle of Finland’s largest lake system, the Saimaa Lakes. When you visit Savonlinna you are literally surrounded by water and can immerse yourself in a beautiful yet non-touristy Finnish city. Though many people may not have heard of it before …
The Ultimate Rovaniemi Summer Guide Rovaniemi is the entry point to Lapland, the northernmost province in Finland. It is located right on the arctic circle, surrounded by scenic lakes and tranquil forests, stunning landscapes, and millions of mosquitoes. In the summer months, Rovaniemi never has a dark night sky. Just as the sun sets it …
The brown bear watching excursions with Martinselkonen Wilds Centre runs all year round. The evening trips commence at 5pm and last for a total duration of 5-6 hours, with a high chance of seeing wild brown bears.
This is the CHEAPEST Car Rental at Helsinki Airport I searched online for quite a long time to find the cheapest car rental at Helsinki airport. After all, a rental car is one of the largest but most essential expenses for a road trip around Finland. I tried lots of combinations such as changing the …
Is Travel Insurance Worth It? Your Costs Vs Benefits I see the question asked quite often… is travel insurance worth it? What’s the likelihood that I’m going to use it, and will I really see a benefit? After all, ending up in hospital overseas is highly unlikely right? Here I’m going to run through a …
Hiking Rob Roy’s Glacier Track We road tripped around New Zealand’s South Island for just over two weeks. While we only covered about one-third of the island, I have to say that Wanaka was probably my favourite destination. One of the places that really made is stand out from the rest was the incredible Rob …
7 Best Hotels on Koh Lipe Koh Lipe offers an amazing selection of boutique and luxury hotels with stunning beachfront views which are hard to beat anywhere else in Thailand. Small wooden bungalows, rather than giant concrete hotels, are the typical form of accommodation and are dotted all around the island. Which Area Should …
7 Great Things to do in Luang Prabang, Laos Luang Prabang is an idyllic town surrounded by scenic landscapes of rivers, mountains, jungles, and waterfalls. The streets are filled with ancient temples, bustling markets, the occasional French bakery, and of course friendly people with that happy Laos smile. With a population of under half a …
Wat Arun (The Temple of Dawn) Wat Arun is one of the most iconic temples in Bangkok. Its design is quite different from all the other temples you will find around Bangkok, making it a must-see unique attraction. You have probably seen photos of Wat Arun’s 86m tall central spire on the cover of magazines …
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Exploring Bang Krachao Island in Bangkok Bang Krachao island is a green oasis right in the heart of Bangkok. This urban jungle is actually visible from the higher floors of many apartment blocks along Sukhumvit Road, however, it remains unknown to most travelers. Hang on a moment. An island in Bangkok you say? That’s right, …
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