A classic number one attraction in the modern Japan. Fushimi Inari, 10,000 orange shrines dedicated to the god of rice and sake, spread across a mountain. If you manage to avoid the crowds, the walk along the trail can be a mini-adventure itself: the pathway wanders 4km and takes about two hours to complete. And […]
If surfing alone is not the reason to visit Matanzas, local housing definitely is. The small town hosts a number of luxury places that look like they’ve just been taken out of the design catalogue. Say hi to your dream vacation. What to know: Matanzas is Chile’s top surf spot, with grey sand beach and year-round windy weather. […]
The Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), a 4-kilometre wide belt stretching 250km, splits the Korean peninsula in half, creating a buffer zone between North Korea and South Korea. Technically, the countries are still at war – so “demilitarised” is a bit of an overstatement. Think 1 million North Korean troops, 700,000 South Korean and nearly 30,000 Americans. As […]
Right in the center of Tokyo – Tsukiji, world’s largest wholesale fish and seafood market. Most people come here to have some sashimi or sushi for breakfast. Brave ones line-up from 4am to see the famous tuna auction. And while the food cooked is not the fanciest – it is definitely the freshest in the whole Tokyo. What […]
The world famous “I Amsterdam” sign is actually hated by locals and is nowhere near the offbeat sights. That being said, I have never seen a person who’d resist a picture there – just to tick off the box. To make the experience slightly less touristic – here is a good tip: come here on a […]
Relaxed and chill boat ride through the jungles, swimming in the sand lagoons, small villages, and local food. Honestly, it is nothing special per se; but speed rafting through the river is really fun; and the seafood cooked – just divine. The tour takes around 7 hours and includes quite a bunch of different things. On the […]
Located in the old opera Teatro Grand Splendid, this place is guaranteed to awe you. According to Guardian, El Ateneo Grand Splendid is the second most beautiful bookshop in the world. Not sure about Guardian, but I have never seen a more impressive bookshop in my life. Original ceiling, ornate carvings, red stage curtains, and […]