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Portugal’s Coffee: A Sumptuous and Delectable Treat

When we say coffee, Portugal isn’t always the first country that comes to mind. That’s why it shocked me the first time I went to Portugal just how much the Portugese love their coffee! I sat at this little cafe…

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This Is How I Kill Time at Airports

You turn up to the airport with plenty of time before your flight boards, only to discover, to your horror, that your flight has been delayed by several hours! Going home or back to your hotel isn’t really an option,…

Japan Endeavours

Japan Travel Diary: Week 3

What about moving away from Tokyo a little? I’m standing in front of a famous canal in Osaka. It travels through rows of buildings, and tourists get to enjoy the sight of the city from the vantage point of a…

A Month in Southeast Asia’s Hidden Gem: Laos

Laos definitely doesn't come close to the fames of its neighbours, such as Thailand or Vietnam, when it comes to international tourism. And yet, if you're looking for a fully rustic experience travelling across Southeast Asia, Laos is the place…

10 Things to Do in Thailand (Other Than Visiting the Beaches)

Did you know? Thailand was once referred to as “Venice of the East”. This was due to the many original buildings that were built on stilts over the Chao Phraya River as well as the many meandering canals that were…

Japan Endeavours

Japan Travel Diary: Week 2

In Japan, when people eat a good bowl of ramen, they slurp. I have to admit, I’ve done my fair share of ramen-slurping in Japan. Starting in Tokyo, of course. The ramen shops here are tiny, but the quality is…

Nordic Movements

Inside Iceland’s Ice Caves

You know what’s crazy about ice? It sings. So did the ice inside an Icelandic ice cave. I went inside prepared to nope the hell out because while I never had severe claustrophia, the sheer amount of ice simply overwhelmed…

Japan Endeavours

Japan Travel Diary: Week 1

From high-end sushi to quick-slurped noodles, Tokyo lives up to its rep as a culinary powerhouse. In areas like Shibuya and Shinjuku, the city delivers the crowds and neon travelers envision. Elsewhere it balances the brash with tranquil gardens and…

Roadtrip in Iceland

If you’ve never done it before, do it now: Rent a car and drive your squad around Iceland. This is how you experience this breathtaking country to the fullest.

Nordic Movements

Up and Down the Stockholm Metro

I have to give it to Sweden. Their metro architecture is out of this world. Whether you’re rushing to make it to your office in time, or just setting out on an adventure around the city, the metro will never…