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Where to Stay in Koh Mak: Best Areas & Hotels (2026)

Where to stay in Koh Mak? We compare Ao Kao, Ao Suan Yai and Ao Pra and show the best Koh Mak hotels and resorts for every budget.

Cala Goloritze Hike: Ticket, Trail & Viewpoint (2026)

Cala Goloritzé in Sardinia: the hike from Baunei, the required ticket, opening hours and the detour to the viewpoint – our experience from October 2026.

Where to Stay in Koh Chang: Best Areas & Hotels (2026)

Koh Chang hotels by area: White Sand Beach, Klong Prao, Kai Bae, Lonely Beach and Bang Bao compared, with hotel picks for families, couples and budget travelers.

Saint-Florent Corsica: Citadel, Old Town & Beaches (2026)

Saint-Florent, Corsica: Genoese citadel, narrow lanes in the old town and the second-largest marina on the island. Everything you need for a stop at the start of Cap Corse.

Albo Corsica: Free Campervan Spot & Black Beach (2026)

Albo on Cap Corse: a free campervan spot right by the sea, a black pebble beach and a Genoese tower. Our tips for parking and the beach (2026).

Sentier des Douaniers Corsica: Hike from Barcaggio (2026)

Sentier des Douaniers hike on Cap Corse: parking in Barcaggio, the 7.5-mile (12 km) trail to Macinaggio and the boat shuttle back. Our 2026 tips.

Cap Corse Road Trip: Best Route, Villages & Stops (2026)

Cap Corse road trip in Corsica: our 81-mile (130 km) route from Pietracorbara to Saint-Florent with stops, hikes, camping tips and ferry info.

Pietracorbara Corsica: Beach, Hiking & Camping (2026)

Pietracorbara, Corsica: 0.3-mile sandy beach, Genoese tower, Eau Vive trail and Camping La Pietra. Our tips from Cap Corse (September 2026).

Bonifacio Corsica: Things to Do, Parking & Ferry (2026)

Bonifacio, Corsica: the citadel, King of Aragon's Staircase, cliff walks, boat trips, parking and the ferry to Sardinia. Our tips from 2026.

Porto-Vecchio Corsica: Old Town & Free Parking (2026)

Porto-Vecchio sits on Corsica’s southeast coast and, with around 11,000 residents, is the island’s third-largest town. It is split into two levels: the big marina down below and, about 70 meters (230 [...]

Corsica Itinerary: 2-Week Road Trip by Campervan (2026)

Corsica is a fantastic destination for a road trip by campervan or motorhome: rugged coastlines, wide bays and high mountains in the interior follow one another across a small island. We spent [...]

Fango Valley Corsica: Swimming Holes & Kayak Tour (2026)

The Fango Valley in northwestern Corsica is, for us, one of the most beautiful nature reserves on the island: emerald-green swimming holes between smooth, polished rocks, a calm river delta with freshwater [...]

Calanques de Piana, Corsica: Hikes & Boat Trip (2026)

The Calanques de Piana (also spelled Calanche de Piana) on Corsica’s wild west coast are one of the island’s absolute highlights. Bizarre red-orange rock formations tower over the southern end of the [...]

Corsica Attractions: 12 Best Places to Visit (Map, 2026)

Corsica is one of the most varied islands in the Mediterranean, with rugged cliffs, idyllic beaches, turquoise bays, wild rivers and thousands of years of history packed into a small area. If [...]

Where to Stay in El Nido: Our 6 Favorite Hotels & Areas (2026)

Where should you stay in El Nido? We stayed at 5 hotels across all 4 areas and add two luxury picks, comparing El Nido Town, Corong Corong, Maremegmeg Beach and the remote [...]

Solenzara River Corsica: Swimming Holes & Bavella Pass (2026)

Solenzara River, Corsica: natural swimming pools, parking spots, riverside campsites and the Bavella Pass hike. Our tips from two visits in 2026.

Erbalunga Corsica: Genoese Tower, Village & Parking (2026)

Erbalunga, Corsica: Genoese tower, narrow lanes and fishing harbour north of Bastia. Where to park, what to see, where to eat and where to stay.

Where to Stay in Koh Phangan: Our 7 Favorite Hotels & Areas (2026)

Where should you stay on Koh Phangan? We compare Thong Nai Pan, Haad Rin, Srithanu and Haad Yao, share where we stayed and show the hotels we would book for every budget.

Where to Stay in Medellin: Our 6 Favorite Hotels & Areas (2026)

Where should you stay in Medellin? We compare El Poblado, Laureles and the city center, share where we stayed and show the hotels we would book for every budget.

Nonza Corsica: Cap Corse´s Clifftop Village

Nonza is considered one of the most beautiful villages in Corsica and is spectacularly situated on a cliff high above the black pebble beach on the west coast of Cap Corse, just [...]

Calvi Corsica: Best Things to Do & Beaches (2026)

During our road trip through Corsica in June 2026, we ended up in Calvi more or less by chance—it was originally intended to be just a short stopover on our way south—and [...]

Corte Corsica: Best Things to Do & Highlights (2026)

Corte is considered the heart of Corsica, situated in the heart of the mountains, within an ancient citadel, and surrounded by the Tavignano and Restonica gorges. Here, you can go on great [...]

Cap Corse: Top 9 Things to Do at Corsicas Northern Tip

Cap Corse has so many different sights and highlights to offer along its mere 40 kilometers that a quick tour of the peninsula hardly does it justice. We drove the entire route [...]

Portugal West Coast Road Trip: 2-Week Dream Itinerary

A road trip along Portugal’s west coast is arguably one of the most beautiful trips you can take in Southern Europe. Portugal is truly beautiful and has so many highlights to offer. [...]

Svartifoss Waterfall Guide: Hike, Basalt Columns & Tips

The Svartifoss Waterfall is one of Iceland’s most remarkable waterfalls. It is located in the Skaftafell Nature Reserve in the heart of Vatnajökull National Park, one of Europe’s largest nature reserves. Svartifoss, [...]

Bay of Kotor Montenegro – Highlights, Drives & Travel Tips

The Bay of Kotor is also known as Europe’s southernmost fjord. The bay is indeed reminiscent of the beautiful fjords in southern Norway (or in the Lofoten Islands), although it is not [...]

Lake Skadar Montenegro – Boat Tour, Highlights & Tips 2026

One of Montenegro’s greatest highlights is Lake Skadar, also known as Lake Skutar. The lake is the largest on the Balkan Peninsula and also the largest in the whole of Southern Europe. [...]

Wild Camping in Corsica – Is It Allowed? Fines & Alternatives (2026)

Corsica is a wonderful holiday destination in the Mediterranean and is perfect for a road trip with a camper van or motorhome. The French island offers rugged cliffs, paradise-like beaches and high [...]

Italy Road Trip Itinerary: Best Routes by Car for 1–3 Weeks (2026)

A road trip through Italy is one of the most beautiful journeys you can take in Europe – and you don’t even need to fly. We’ve travelled Italy multiple times by car [...]

Porto Timoni Beach Corfu: Hike, Viewpoint, Parking & Tips (2026)

One of the most famous places on Corfu is undoubtedly the twin bay of Porto Timoni. If you browse photos of Corfu, sooner or later you will come across the stunning image [...]

Durmitor National Park | All You Need To Know Before You Go

Untouched nature, pristine wilderness, mountains thousands of meters high, deep gorges and rugged plateaus with colourful wildflowers: this is the Durmitor National Park in Montenegro. The park is a popular destination for [...]

Top 14 Things to Do in Montenegro – Highlights & Map 2026

What are the best things to do in Montenegro that you shouldn’t miss when visiting this small country on the Balkan peninsula? For most travellers, Montenegro isn’t exactly a top destination for [...]

Palawan Philippines – The 12 Best Things To Do In Paradise

What are the best things to do in Palawan Philippines? And which highlights should you not miss in one of the most beautiful regions of the Philippines. The Palawan region is located [...]

Maldives On A Budget? Then Go And Visit This Stunning Local Island

If you are looking for a real insider tip in the Maldives, then you should put this at the top of your list. The small island in the Alif Alif Atoll, around [...]

Montenegro Itinerary | 7 Perfect Days for Firsttimers

This Montenegro itinerary is one of the most spectacular round trips you can take on the Balkan peninsula. Although the small country on the Adriatic Sea is still relatively unknown to German [...]

Southern Sweden Itinerary – EPIC 2 Week Road Trip

During a southern Sweden itinerary, you will visit the land of untouched nature, lakes, forests and, of course, moose. There are said to be over 96,000 lakes throughout Sweden and over 200,000 [...]

Ukulhas – The Best Local Island on the Maldives

If you are looking for a real insider tip in the Maldives, then you should put this at the top of your list. The small island in the Alif Alif Atoll, around [...]

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Koh Phangan Thailand | The 12 BEST Things To Do

Discover the best things to do on Koh Phangan Thailand. Are you dreaming of white sandy beaches, turquoise blue water, tropical jungle and that little bit of extra adventure? Then Koh Phangan [...]

Moalboal Cebu: 14 Best Things To Do (2026 Guide)

Moalboal on the island of Cebu is one of the Philippines’ best-kept secrets – and one of our absolute highlights from our time in Southeast Asia. Crystal-clear waters, a world-famous Sardine Run [...]

Stay22 Review 2026: Is It Worth It for Travel Bloggers?

In this blog post we want to share our personal Stay22 experience. We’ve been using the tool since May 2025 on our blog. If you run a website or blog, you may [...]

West Coast of Sweden | The 11 Best Things To Do

What are the most beautiful places on the west coast of Sweden? Sweden is the land of untouched nature, lakes, forests and, of course, moose. There are said to be over 96,000 [...]

Palawan Travel Itinerary – 2 EPIC Weeks in Paradise

Our Palawan travel itinerary takes you to an archipelago that sparkles like a jewel in the heart of the Philippines. Crystal-clear water, white sandy beaches, green limestone cliffs and fascinating underwater worlds [...]

Coron Palawan I The Complete Travel Guide

Coron Palawan is a hidden paradise within the picturesque Calamian archipelago in the Philippines. With its crystal-clear waters, breathtaking limestone cliffs and rich underwater world, Coron not only makes divers’ hearts beat [...]

Philippines Backpacking – Best Itinerary for 2-3 Weeks (2026)

Backpacking the Philippines is a trip to an absolute island paradise. The Philippines is home to remote islands and a stunning underwater world. We spent almost 3 weeks in March 2022 travelling [...]

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Algarve Itinerary | 7 Amazing Days In Portugal

During an Algarve itinerary, you have the opportunity to discover what is probably the most famous and, for many, the most beautiful region in Portugal. The Algarve is by far the most [...]

Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon Iceland: Trail Length, Difficulty & Parking Fee (2026)

The canyon with the almost unpronounceable name, Fjaðrárgljúfur, is a gorge in South Iceland. Located only about 70 kilometers west of Vik, this canyon is, for us, one of the most beautiful [...]

Godafoss Waterfall: Getting There, Parking & Best Time

Goðafoss (Waterfall of the Gods) in the north of Iceland is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the country. The water of the Skjálfandafljót river plunges over a width of around [...]

Dynjandi Waterfall: The Crown Jewel of the Westfjords

Get ready to explore the impressive Dynjandi waterfall in Iceland, often referred to as the ‘thundering waterfall’. Tucked away in the picturesque Westfjords, it is known for its unique fan-shaped cascade. If [...]

Costa Rica La Fortuna | All You Need To Know

La Fortuna in Costa Rica is truly a picturesque jewel in the lush Costa Rican landscape, known as the gateway to the spectacular Arenal Volcano. This charming town, nestled in the northern [...]

Italian Dolomites Itinerary – 7 Days in South Tyrol

On a Dolomites itinerary, you will travel through one of the most beautiful regions of the Italian Alps and visit wonderful highlights and sights that are hard to beat in terms of [...]

Northern Spain Road Trip: The Perfect Itinerary for 9-14 Days (2026)

A northern Spain travel itinerary is one of the most spectacular road trips you can take in Spain. Northern Spain is a region full of scenic highlights. The sea here is usually [...]

Lake Garda Itinerary | 1 Week Dolce Vita at Lake Garda

If you want to experience a week full of dolce vita, a one week Lake Garda itinerary is the perfect getaway for you. Just a few hours from the German-Italian border lies [...]

El Nido to Nacpan Beach – Transport, Tips & Guide (2026)

Nacpan Beach is the longest and quietest beach around El Nido, running for a full four kilometres. It sits roughly 17 kilometres north of town and is easy to reach by scooter [...]

The 17 Best Things To Do In Zakynthos Greece

The island of Zakynthos in the Ionian Sea is very popular with hundreds of thousands of tourists who visit the island off the coast of Greece every year. Zakynthos is absolutely beautiful [...]

Portugal Vacation I Amazing 2-3 Week Itinerary

A Portugal vacation is probably one of the most beautiful trips you can make in Southern Europe. Portugal is really beautiful and has many highlights to offer. There is the spectacular, but [...]

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West Coast of Portugal | The 11 Best Places To Visit

Portugal offers one of the most beautiful coastal regions in Europe. There are spectacular cliffs, beautiful beaches, high cliffs and great coastal roads that are perfect for a Portugal road trip. We [...]

Iceland Road Trip Itinerary: 7, 14 or 21 Days? (2026)

An Iceland road trip is probably one of the most epic trips you can take in Europe. Iceland is simply perfect as a road trip destination, and the landscape on this small [...]

Camping in Northern Spain I 8 Things You Need To Know

Freestanding or wild camping in northern Spain is one of the best things to do when you’re on a road trip along the rugged northern Spanish coast. Just being able to stop [...]

The 9 Best Things To Do In Northern Spain

Northern Spain is full of rugged cliffs, beautiful beaches, inhospitable deserts and adventurous high mountains. Highlights that you wouldn’t expect to find in this combination in such a small area. If you [...]

Best Beaches in Northern Spain: Our 7 Favourite Picks (2026)

The beaches along the northern coast of Spain are packed with spectacular highlights and dramatic scenery. You’ll find some truly stunning stretches of coastline along the endless cliffs – best explored on [...]

Picos De Europa | 6 Things That You Don’t Want To Miss

The Picos de Europa are one of the top highlights in northern Spain. This beautiful high mountain range offers adventurous hiking trails, outdoor activities and a mountain scenery that you would rather [...]

Ruta del Cares Spain | All You Need To Know

The Ruta del Cares hike in the Picos de Europa is considered one of the most beautiful hikes in northern Spain. On 11 kilometers it leads through an impressive mountain region and [...]

Playa de las Catedrales Spain | All You Need To Know in 2025

The Playa de las Catedrales is one of the most beautiful and spectacular beaches in northern Spain. But what actually makes the beach in the north of Spain so special? Is the [...]

Bardenas Reales Spain | 8 Things To Know Before You Go

The spectacular Bardenas Reales in Spain is a rugged and inhospitable desert in the Navarre region in the north of the country. The Bardenas Reales consists mostly of bizarre ocher-colored clay landscapes [...]

Algarve in Portugal I The 6 Best Things To Do

It is not easy to create a list of the most beautiful places in the Algarve in Portugal, because there are simply too many beautiful corners to discover in the south of [...]

San Sebastian Donostia | The 6 Best Things To Do In 1 Day

San Sebastian is located in the Basque Country in the far northeast of Spain and should be the first or last place you visit on your northern Spain road trip. San Sebastian [...]

Portugal I The 13 Best Things To Do between Algarve and Porto

Portugal is one of the dream destinations for road trips in Europe. The landscape and nature are truly spectacular and just the 800 km coastline with hundreds of wonderful beaches are reason [...]

Sintra Portugal | The 5 Best Things To Do

Sintra is a small town located only about half an hour from the capital Lisbon and is packed with sights of a special kind. Sintra is home to castles, palaces, and other [...]

Evora Portugal I The 5 Best Things To Do

Évora is a city that is almost a little insider tip in the south of Portugal and is located less than 2 hours away from the capital Lisbon. The small city has [...]

Algarve Coast I The 8 Best Beaches

The Algarve coast in the south of Portugal is the dream destination of many travelers with its beautiful beaches, coastal highlights and spectacular sights. The Algarve is one of the most visited [...]

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Monsanto Portugal I The Fascinating Rock Village

The insider tip Monsanto is a village in the east of Portugal, which in our opinion should not be missed on any Portugal road trip. When you see photos of Monsanto, you [...]

Peneda Geres National Park | 5 Best Things To Do

There are a lot of nature parks, protected areas and protected landscapes in Portugal, but only one real national park called Peneda Geres. This is a bit surprising, because Portugal is not [...]

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Camping in Portugal | 8 Things To Know Before You Go

Free standing or wild camping in Portugal is one of the best things to do when you are on a camping trip to Portugal. Just being able to stop and spend the [...]

Hawaii Islands Guide: Which Island is Right for You? (2026)

Hawaii has been on our bucket list for years – and we suspect it’s on yours too. When we started planning our Hawaii trip, we quickly realised just how many islands there [...]

Oahu Must See Sights | The 7 Best Things To Do In Oahu Hawaii

What are the best Oahu must see sights? We also asked ourselves this question before our Hawaii trip and did a lot of research on the best things to do in Oahu, [...]

TOP 14 Epic Tourist Attractions In Slovenia

What are the best tourist attractions in Slovenia? Slovenia is a rather inconspicuous, but nevertheless spectacular country between the Alps and the Adriatic Sea. But what are the best places to visit? [...]

Northern Italy Itinerary 14 Days | Epic Dolomites & Lake Garda Trip

A Northern Italy itinerary for 14 days is perfect to discover the dreamlike country full of dolce vita and especially to experience the diversity of Italy. Our itinerary for Northern Italy will [...]

Maui Bucket List | The Best Things To Do In Maui

What are the best things to do in Maui? And what should be on your Maui bucket list? We also asked ourselves these questions before our Hawaii trip and did a lot [...]

Haleakala National Park Maui I The 3 Best Activities

Haleakala National Park is one of the top highlights of Maui and is the only national park in Hawaii (and maybe in the world) where you can both swim in the ocean [...]

Road to Hana Maui I All You Need To Know in 2025

The Road to Hana is probably THE most famous and popular highlight on Maui. Probably everyone who visits Maui also drives on the adventurous coastal road to the small town of Hana. [...]

Pipiwai Trail 2025 | Hike To The Impressive Waimoku Falls

The Pipiwai Trail is one of the most popular hikes in all of Maui. It is located on the famous Road to Hana and is part of the also very popular Haleakalā [...]

3 Week Italy Itinerary | Dolomites To Beautiful Tuscany

A 3 week Italy itinerary is perfect to discover this beautiful country full of dolce vita and especially to experience the diversity of Italy. Our Italy road trip takes you through the [...]

Iceland in 7 Days: Realistic Itinerary & What to Skip

An Iceland Ring Road itinerary 7 days to 10 days will enchant you from the very beginning and give you a great insight into the impressive land of fire and ice. You [...]

Kauai Travel Guide 2025 – All You Need To Know

Kauai is one of the most beautiful islands in Hawaii and offers a wealth of sights & highlights and for us also the most authentic Hawaii feeling. Here you can really do [...]

Iceland in 10 Days: The Best Route (With km & Stops)

An 10 days Iceland itinerary is perfect to circumnavigate Iceland once along the Ring Road and visit the most beautiful sights in the different regions. You will discover wonderful waterfalls, glittering ice chunks [...]

The 6 Best Hikes on Kauai Hawaii

Kauai is one of the most beautiful and also most pristine islands of Hawaii. Besides the well-known highlights like the Na Pali Coast and Waimea Canyon, Kauai is clearly the hiking island [...]

Nā Pali Coast Kauai I The 4 Best Things To Do

The Na Pali Coast on the island of Kauai is one of the biggest highlights of Hawaii. Everyone who visits the island of Kauai also pays a visit to this impressive cliff. [...]

Kalalau Trail Kauai I Amazing Napali Coast Trail in 2025

The Kalalau Trail is probably the most famous hike on the Hawaiian island of Kauai. The hiking trail along the northern cliffs of Kauai is one of the few possibilities to discover [...]

Waimea Canyon – Kauai | All You Need To Know To Visit in 2025

The Waimea Canyon is one of the most glaring highlights on the island of Kauai in Hawaii and awaits with such an incredibly beautiful landscape that this canyon should not be missing [...]

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Tuscany Itinerary I The Perfect 7-10 Days Road Trip

A Tuscany road trip is one of the most beautiful highlights you can do in Italy. Tuscany is one of the most beautiful and popular regions in Italy and is almost emblematic [...]

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Siena Italy I The Best Things To Do

Siena is one of the largest and most impressive cities in all of Tuscany, and with its medieval architecture in the Italian Gothic style, it is also considered one of the most [...]

Val d’Orcia Tuscany I The 8 Best Places To Visit

The Val d’Orcia is one of the top destinations in Tuscany because it looks just like you imagine Tuscany to look like. Rolling green hills sweep for miles through the picture-postcard landscape. [...]

Bagni San Filippo I All You Need To Know

Less than 60 km south of Siena, in the charming Val d’Orcia, lies the thermal spring Bagni San FIlippo. Here you can bathe in beautiful sinter terraces in 25 degree warm sulfur [...]

Saturnia Hot Springs: Cascate del Mulino Tips, Parking & Opening Hours (2026)

Saturnia is quite simply the most beautiful and impressive thermal bath we’ve ever seen. Thousands of tourists make their way to this small town in the south of Tuscany every year for [...]

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10 Best Things To Do In Florence Italy

Looking of the best things to do in Florence Italy? Florence is by far the most beautiful city in Tuscany and one of the most popular destinations in all of Italy. Every [...]

30 Best Things to Do in Iceland: Map & Must-Sees (2026)

Towering volcanoes, thundering waterfalls, raw wilderness and gigantic glaciers are some of the most beautiful things to do in Iceland – on this page you’ll find our TOP 30 highlights on one [...]

Slovenia Itinerary 14 Days – Road Trip Route (2026)

Our Slovenia itinerary for 14 days leads you from Lake Bled over the Vršič Pass to the Soča Valley, on to Postojna Cave and the coastal town of Piran, and ends in [...]

The 5 Best Things To Do In Piran Slovenia

Piran is in our opinion one of the most beautiful cities in Slovenia. The small town on the Adriatic Sea convinces with its medieval old town, the great location by the sea, [...]

Triglav National Park Slovenia I The 12 Best Things To Do

Triglav National Park is one of the most popular sights in Slovenia. There are really spectacular highlights to see, which is why the Triglav National Park should not be missing on any [...]

Vršič-Pass Slovenia I All You Need To Know

The Vršič Pass is the highest mountain pass in Slovenia and will take you up to 1611 meters above sea level and back down again in an incredible 50 hairpin turns. A [...]