HOW TO SPEND A WEEK IN LANZAROTE (CANARY ISLANDS)?

HOW TO SPEND A WEEK IN LANZAROTE (CANARY ISLANDS)?

The volcanic island of Lanzarote offers an absolutely intriguing contrast in the scenery. You can find here beautiful sandy beaches, dramatic infinite black lava fields sown sparsely with low-stone-walled vineyards, low-key towns and villages, and a lot of fascinating sights and creations, mainly the legacy of its most prominent artist, architect and environmentalist - César Manrique. In fact the whole Lanzarote seems like a joint art project of César Manrique and the Mother Nature created after the magical rum infused night, a couple of primo smoked cigars and long conversations.

IS MANILA - THE CAPITAL CITY OF PHILIPPINES SAFE TO VISIT?

IS MANILA - THE CAPITAL CITY OF PHILIPPINES SAFE TO VISIT?

If you ask me to point the capital of Philippines on the colour scale, Manila represent all shades of grey. For many unaware tourists and travellers, Manila is a fairly strange reality to be faced with. The life in the tropics, pearly white sand, the chill out vibe and endless turquoise water. Unfortunately, none can be found in Manila. But Manila was once so beautiful, that it was once known as “the Pearl of the Orient.” WWII changed everything…

ARCTIC DREAMS - WINTER WONDERLAND (LAPLAND)

ARCTIC DREAMS - WINTER WONDERLAND (LAPLAND)

In Lapland, there is white and fluffy stuff on the ground for approximately six months of the year. There are snow castles with slides, igloo hotels, ice bars, ice restaurants and ice chapels and 200 000 reindeers and a bonus - the man impersonating a Father Christmas/Santa Claus in the company of a few short people who called themselves elves. Do not get me wrong, there are all nice guys, they smile a lot and run a little business over the Arctic Circle.

A QUICK TRAVEL GUIDE TO CRACOW (KRAKÓW) - THE REAL CAPITAL OF POLAND

A QUICK TRAVEL GUIDE TO CRACOW (KRAKÓW) - THE REAL CAPITAL OF POLAND

Kraków (Cracow) might no longer be an official capital of Poland, but this royal city teems with treasures and remains the historic and cultural centre of the country. Kraków is full of surprises and epic tales about a poor shoe-maker slaying a dragon, the witty alchemist (Mr. Twardowski) riding around the town on giant cockerel, a devil lurking in the city’s warren of cellars or the hobby horse(Lajkonik) which became a symbol of Kraków. Every part of the city is fascinating.

STRASBOURG'S XMAS MARKET - THE BEST XMAS MARKET IN EUROPE (FRANCE)

STRASBOURG'S XMAS MARKET  - THE BEST XMAS MARKET IN EUROPE (FRANCE)

Ho, ho, ho… It is the most wonderful time of the year and in Strasbourg a quaint town located in the Alsace region of France you can feel the true magic of Christmas as nowhere else. Here, every year the city continues its tradition and opens the oldest and largest Christmas market in Europe.

A QUICK TRAVEL GUIDE TO THE PALACE OF VERSAILLES (FRANCE)

A QUICK TRAVEL GUIDE TO THE PALACE OF VERSAILLES (FRANCE)

It might be hard to believe but Versailles has not always looked the same as today. It was actually once a very filthy and stinky place where everyone tossed the poo pots from the windows, people urinated wherever they could, and perfumes were used to hide the smells or rather the unbearable odor.

HOW TO SPEND A WEEKEND IN SAN FRANCISCO? ITINERARY (US)

HOW TO SPEND A WEEKEND IN SAN FRANCISCO? ITINERARY (US)

We love this city. San Francisco is a rush of flavours, history, innovation and alternative culture. With its vibrant food scene, contagious energy, openneness, myriad steeply hills, enchanting bay, stunning pastel hued Victorian architecture, and its iconic, misty Golden Gate Bridge, this is a city you just do not simply go sightseeing to, you soak into it.

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD (US)

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE  TO UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD (US)

There will be horrifying crowds, unimaginable long lines, fussy and screaming children and over-priced everything but there will a lot of fun too. The Universal Studios Hollywood guarantees some serious thrill for all despite the age. After all, t is called the “the entertainment capital of LA” for a reason.

METZ - THE MIRABELLE PLUM TOWN OF LORRAINE (FRANCE)

METZ - THE MIRABELLE PLUM TOWN OF LORRAINE (FRANCE)

With its picturesque riverside, cobblestone lanes, magnificent Gothic cathedral, and plentiful of green space and atmospheric little restaurants, cafés and bars which at the dusk, fill to the brim, it is impossible to question the omnipresent magic of this place. You can feel the beating heart of France in Metz more than anywhere else.

WEEKEND INSPIRATIONS - BORDEAUX & ST. EMILION (FRANCE)

WEEKEND INSPIRATIONS - BORDEAUX & ST. EMILION (FRANCE)

In the heart of the famous Bordeaux wine arae, there is a little charming medieval town filled with wine shops. The name of this town is Saint Emilion and there are approx. 70 wine shops and 270 houses here. That is quite an interesting ratio, don’t you think?