Tag: travel

Is Menton Worth Visiting? The French Riviera’s Best Kept Secret

Menton is a remnant of how the French Riviera must have looked before developers moved in and poured concrete on it. This small, historic town is well worth a visit for anyone who wants to get off the beaten track on France’s Mediterranean coast. I first heard of Menton, France, in a scribbled note on…
Best Things to Do in Yerevan, Armenia

Yerevan is the laid-back capital of Armenia, a small country in the Caucasus. The skyline is dominated by the silhouette of Mount Ararat, while the streets are filled with cute coffee shops and world class galleries. There are tons of things to do in Yerevan, so keep reading to find out what to see, where…
58 Unusual Things to Do in Tbilisi, Georgia

I love a city with layers—contradictions, stories, and enough history to fill a library. Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, is exactly that kind of place. In fact, there are so many things to do in Tbilisi that after a full month there, I still felt like I’d only scratched the surface. Located at the foot…
Inari, Finland: How to Visit the Sámi Cultural Capital

Inari, Finland, is a small village with big cultural importance. It is considered the cultural capital of the Sámi people. Considered Europe’s only indigenous group, the Sámi are reindeer herders, living well above the Arctic circle. Their homelands stretch through Lapland, across the North of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia. If you want to understand…
Complete Guide to Hiking in Finland (2025)

With almost 74% of the country covered in forest, it comes as no surprise that there is some fantastic hiking in Finland. Pick any of the 41 national parks, and you will find marked trails that can lead you on short strolls or multi-day hikes. I visited Urho-Kekkonen National Park in February 2025 for a…
A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Old Delhi

There are cities which you fall in love with at first sight. Then there is Delhi. It is hot and dusty in summers, cold and polluted in winters. It is in-your-face, busy, jostling with people. But once you do fall in love — which you can’t help but do, if you stay and explore long…
How I Overcame My Fear of Flying in Just Six Weeks

If you’re struggling with a fear of flying, you’re not alone. I used to have a debilitating phobia that left me sleepless for weeks before every flight. Panic attacks, anxiety meltdowns—you name it. But with a combination of CBT exercises, gradual exposure, and mindset shifts, I managed to overcome my fear of flying in just…
An Overlanding Adventure on the Georgian Military Road

This 210-kilometre mountain road takes you into the heart of the Caucasus mountains.
How to Spend a Weekend in Melnik, Bulgaria’s Wine Capital

The historical town of Melnik is a great place to drink wine, go hiking and soak in hotsprings.
How to Visit the Kukeri Festival in Pernik, Bulgaria

It is hard work warding evil spirits from the streets of Bulgaria. You have to dress up in an elaborate furry costume. Put on a belt carrying 50 bells, weighing up to 80 kilos. Then you have to roam through the town, singing and dancing to the rhythm of the drum. This is how you…