During our most recent exploration of the Portuguese Algarve region, we came across a small fishing village that was just picture-perfect. It’s a town called Carvoeiro, hugged by the towering cliffs of the dramatic coastline between Lagos and Albufeira. The charming village is very compact, consisting of just a handful …
Out of all popular places to visit in Portugal, the southern Algarve region maintains its reputation as one of the most beloved holiday destinations in Europe. The fact that it’s home to some of the best beaches in Portugal definitely adds to the Algarve’s attraction but that’s not its only …
Like many countries around the world, especially in Europe and Latin-America, Panama upholds the carnival tradition. This festivity has its roots in catholicism, when remaining foods and alcohol were consumed right before the start of the 40-day lent leading to Easter. The Panama carnavales may not be as famous as …
Is winter your least favorite season too? While we always look forward to the festive period, the first few months of the year tend to really wear us out. But that’s not all bad. In fact, it makes this the most satisfactory period for a sunny break. Our magic formula …
One of the must-sees on Maui is the magical banyan tree that sparks the imagination. This magnificent tree is over 60 ft high (about 18 m), its crown 225 ft wide (about 70 m) and the canopy spread over an area of 0.66 ac (0.27 ha). It looks as if it’s more than one …
One of our favorite towns in the Provence is Cassis. This French Riviera gem is tucked away between Marseille and Toulon, far away from the famous strip of tourist magnets between Nice and St Tropez. In spite of the many day trippers, Cassis still feels pretty authentic, especially when you …
Portugal draws us in time after time. We’ve visited the country on multiple occasions and still, we can’t get enough of the splendid cities in Portugal with their inviting and convivial atmosphere, the gorgeous natural parks offering the most inspiring hikes, the enchanting castles that seem to come straight out …
As one of the ‘Belfries of Belgium and France’, the Belfry of Ghent is a recognised Unesco World Heritage site. The 300 feet (91 meters) high tower was completed in the 14th century. It’s the middle one of the Three Towers of Ghent, located in between the St. Nicholas Church …
Bruges and Ghent count as the historic gem cities of Belgium. Both offer visitors a similar medieval backdrop, enchanting cobbled streets, captivating canal tours, 360° Belfry views and waffles galore. Yet both Belgian cities are very different in character and atmosphere. So, which one should you should visit if you’re …
The Big Island is home to many stunning natural features – the Kilauea volcano and the spectacular waterfalls near Hilo to name a few – and this unique beach is no exception. Papakōlea beach, the only green sand beach in Hawaii and one of four in the world, counts as …
