Scotland is the northern most part of United Kingdom. Many travelers visit U.K but never venture out north of England and totally miss out on what Scotland has to offer. This is true of even for the British people. What is great about Scotland is the wilderness, the nature, highlands, medieval castles, forests, free wild outdoor camping areas, loch ness, museums, golf courses, summer festivals and maritime history. (more…)
While traveling there is always some downtime where you want to lay back and relax. And probably watch some series on Netflix or Youtube. I usually go for some travel shows for some entertainment value and also to get a historical perspective on events that occurred in a certain date/location. With that in mind I came up with a list of my favorite tv series / documentaries that can be interesting to you as well. (more…)
I love coffee. It is the main reason why I am getting up early in the morning. Maybe that’s an exaggeration. But it should comes as a no surprise that I look for places with best coffee in the world. I actually hated the drip coffee I consumed at my day job in the States. It was watery and weak. I’ve tried all coffee varieties from drip coffee, french press, moca pot, Vietnamese filter to Indian coffee pot. (more…)
There is nothing like traveling the mediterranean coast of Southern Europe by road. Calm sunny beaches, seafood, rocky cliffs, small towns and villages built along the coast and has been inhabited for centuries. If you don’t have much time to hit all the spots in Southern Spain you can follow my recommendations on these places. The landscape along the coast is varied and spectacular. (more…)
There are about 10 major languages spoken by atleast a 100 million people around the world. Learning other languages help you to to better understand different cultures and life experiences. As they say the best way to connect with anyone is to speak to their heart. (more…)
Based on our experience traveling around the world we came up with a list of top Mobile data (4G/LTE) provider in each country. This list is derived based on the best value for your bucks in terms of data, coverage and pricing. (more…)
I always come across fellow travelers who ask me how to travel around the world without burning a hole in your pocket. For those who are constantly on the road they know their way around to live and travel cheaply. But if you are just starting out as a new traveler you might be asking this very question. (more…)
The caucasian country Armenia is not short of hiking opportunities. If you have time and you are fit then you should hike Mount Aragats (about 3000 meters above sea level) but this takes a bit of preparation and a tour guide to show you the path. But if you are looking for something easy and short when you are in Yerevan, I suggest doing a hike from the Temple of Garni to Geghard. (more…)
Most western tourists don’t dare to travel to Eastern Europe let alone going to Georgia. When I tell my friends (or family) that I am going to Georgia (the country) they often confuse it with Georgia the State in U.S.A. Georgia is still a hidden gem in Europe with its iconic monasteries, delicious wine, world renowned cuisine, pomegranate trees and friendly people. (more…)
There are some ultra clean places where you can get punished for chewing a gum (let alone throwing the wrapper on the street) to dirtiest places where the whole street is filled with garbage. (more…)