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India – 12 things that I was astonished or shocked about

Visiting India was on my bucket list since my teenage years. Its buildings, colours, people, stories and mostly the world of “difference” amazed me on every picture  or in any documentary.   Many years later I found myself buying a flight ticket Read more…


Visiting the Taj Mahal – practical information

I’ve already written a post about the Taj Mahal earlier that had a bit more of a personal character.  Now I want to share some hard facts and give advices to make the visit as easy and enjoyable as possible. Read more…


Taj Mahal – the wonder as I experienced it

I clearly remember the moment when I was 18 years old and after my high school graduation at the dinner table I unwrapped the book with the title “The 100 Wonders of the World”. From its cover the picture of Read more…


Angkor – 3 things I loved about it

Angkor, just the way it is, is wonderful, sublime, dazzling, glamorous and I could go on. It’s been always my great dream to visit this mysterious temple town. After all the information I read and photos I saw I thought Read more…


Wandering in Angkor – practical tips

When I received the book of the 100 Wonders of the World for my high school graduation, I scrolled through the pages, dreaming, or rather wondering how I’ll manage to get to some of the places. Angkor was clearly on Read more…


Miami & its friendly side – 1 day itinerary

I would like to dedicate this post to a person close to my heart, the one who managed to make me visit a place I have never been particularly interested about.   Miami is familiar to many of us from Read more…


Mekong Delta – private tour

The Mekong Delta, that was part of the Khmer Empire for decades, is now the engine of the southern region of Vietnam. Its endless rivers, streams and canals create a lively world that is home to countless boats, water markets Read more…


Vietnam – getting around

I feel I’m one of those lucky people that had the opportunity to try almost all forms of transport in Vietnam. We went through the country from the South to the North: we traveled by plane, taxi, bus, train, bicycle Read more…


CHICHÉN ITZÁ – the breathtaking Mayan heritage

Chichén Itzá is one of the 7 New Wonders of the world so no wonder that this ancient Mayan city is one of the most captivating places to visit on the Yucatan Peninsula. Huge crowds are coming here every day Read more…


Guacamole – the Mexican dip

Guacamole is one of the easiest Mexican specialties to make, which can serve as a perfect dip or even an excellent appetizer! All you need for it is some tortilla chips, toast or any other kind of bread.   In Read more…