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Authentic Thailand: Bangkok to Chiangmai group tour
My first solo trip was in 2009 when I joined a group tour to Thailand that helped me to make life-changing decisions.
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Best of Portugal in 7 days itinerary on the road
The first road trip I ever did in Europe was a 7 days itinerary of Portugal, driving from Porto to Lisbon and back (to reduce the drop-off costs of the rental car and get cheaper flights from/to Porto than Lisbon
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Best North India tour: from Delhi to Varanasi
I had always been told that India is that sort of places that either you love it or you hate it. Honestly, it was not on my top destinations list, until I bumped into a fantastic North India tour package
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Transformational travel: from experiences to transformation
Over the last 30 years the world of travel has experienced various trends related to sustainability and eco-travelling, respect of local communities and responsible tourism. We have all noticed in recent years the evolution of destination marketing and
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Authentic Thailand: Chiang Rai trekking & Thai wedding
After my first visit to Thailand in 2009 (read more in my article Authentic Thailand: Bangkok to Chiangmai), I hadn't planned to be back as I am always eager to discover new destinations when I travel.But sometimes you are not
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Travel off limits: air, land and water activities
Do you like to always try new enthralling experiences when you travel? Are you up for adrenaline-packed activities? My answer is YES! Though I am not a crazy person who needs adrenaline to enjoy myself, I like to try
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The heart of Australia: from Darwin to Alice Springs
9-day itinerary at the heart of Australia from Darwin to Alice Springs, across the Kakadu & Lichtfield NP, Kings Canyon, Uluru & Kata Tjuta.
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Eat local: the 5 weirdest food in the world I’ve tried on my travels
During my travels I have tasted many different local specialties, including some of the weirdest food in the world, here is my top 5!
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Unexpected Chile: from Santiago to the Atacama Desert
Chile was not on my to-visit list but my trip to Santiago and the Atacama Desert made me change my mind revealing a Country of unexpected beauty.
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Bali off the beaten track: travel, eat, dance
Is it still possible to visit Bali off the beaten track? Coming back to Bali for my second time I have managed to find out off the beaten track things to do.
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Tuscany Adventure: 5 top-picked outdoor activities
Tuscany is popular worldwide for its art cities and ruby wine, but there is so much more to explore. Here are my top 5 Tuscany adventure activities.
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What to pack? My 10 essentials for travelling
Are you travelling for the first time and don't know what to pack? Are you a keen traveller but always bring unnecessary stuff you never use? Here is my list of 10 essential items that cannot be missed in my
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Borneo ecotourism: 3 top eco and life-changing experiences
A couple of years ago, we bumped into an offer of a gorgeous group trip to Borneo and kept thinking about this destination since then.When we decided to get married and started organizing our honeymoon, we both wanted something off
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“I love to discover authentic places” – My interview on Rolling Pandas
Who am I, what is the origin of my blog, how do I choose my travel destinations, how to travel sustainably, what do I think about Costa Rica as a responsible tourism destination.These are the questions I have been asked
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Transformational travel stories: my 5 life-changing travel experiences
I've lived some life-changing travel experiences that have shaped me into the person I am today, because each travel has the power to transform us.
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Travelling off season to Vietnam in December
I was scared Vietnam could be too touristy, but travelling here in December allowed me to appreciate it without the crowds.
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Malaysia off the beaten path: from tea plantations to the beach
I'll be honest, Malaysia was not on our travel destination list until we decided to spend our honeymoon in Borneo (read more about our eco honeymoon in Borneo). “You have to go there!” a friend told me just a few months
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Why holidays at home are best? 5 benefits of a staycation
How many of you really know the place where you come from? I grew up in a small village in Northern Tuscany feeling like a foreigner and dreaming to leave and travel the world. It may sound like a childish dream
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Staycations: my 3 fav places close to Home in Tuscany
Living in Lunigiana at the border between Tuscany, Parma and the Cinque Terre gives you a lot of opportunities for staycations. Here are my 3 fav spots close to Home.
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HIKING FOR BEGINNERS: 10 TIPS TO BE A SUSTAINABLE AND RESPONSIBLE HIKER
Do you like hiking? These are 10 mistakes you should avoid and 10 tips to be a sustainable and responsible hiker.
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How a traveling alone experience can change you
It can be lonely, challenging, and even scary, so why you should take a solo trip? Because a traveling alone experience can change your life.
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MICROAVVENTURE FEST: THE FIRST VIRTUAL MICROADVENTURE FESTIVAL IN ITALY
Have you ever heard of microadventures? In Italy this is a pretty new concept and we have been promoting it trough the first Microadventure Fest.
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HIKING IN TUSCANY: THE VIA DEL VOLTO SANTO PATH
Tuscany is a crisscross of historic routes. The Via del Volto Santo path passes close to where I live and that's where I spent a weekend hiking with my best friend.
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Nature is Home: how to live sustainable holidays in nature
Holidays in nature are my favourite and when I can enjoy nature while supporting sustainable projects it's even better.
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What to see in Sardinia beyond its beaches
Discover what to see in Sardinia in Italy beyond its popular beaches, exploring ancient mystic sites and unexpected treasures.
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Transformative experiences in the European Capitals of Culture
Cultour is Capital is an European project that have developed transformative experiences in the European Capitals of Culture.
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Myanmar: 8-day itinerary from Mandalay to Yangoon
8-day Myanmar itinerary from Mandalay to Yangoon, across the Valley of the Temples in Bagan and the Inle Lake.
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Transformative travellers: Christian on the St. James Way
In 2020, many travellers have chosen to walk pilgrimage ways. How was walking the St. James way during the pandemic? Here is Chris experience.
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Unusual Christmas holidays
Laying on a beach, flying to another Country, camping on a sand island on the Gange River. I have expeirenced many unusual christmas hols, but 2020 will forever be in our mind.