Do you dream of walking the Camino Portugues but worry about the finances? Then I urge you to stop. In fact, the Camino was one of my cheapest adventures. My route starts in Porto and ends in Santiago de Compostela, 10 days of intense walking in-between. As a stingy traveler I was keen to not cross my budget of 12 to 15 euros per day. And it worked out. All you need to do, is…
10 Lessons learned on the Camino Portugues
Walking the Camino de Santiago had been on my mind for quite some time. Seeing photos of friends and joining pilgrim groups on social media only sparked that wish more and more. In late spring 2019, I decided to take action and booked 10 days of holidays along with a flight ticket to Porto. The road to one of the biggest adventures and self-discoveries of my life was paved. These are the 10 most valuable…
Unusual Places and Sights in Prague
Most visitors flocking to Prague have surely made acquaintance with the astronomical clock, the saints on the Charles bridge or the giant babies by David Černý. Are you planning a trip to Prague or like to discover all the magical places this city has to offer? Then check out Prague’s Best Kept Secrets for inspiration. This time we want to take you on a tour to Prague’s less known and rather bizarre sights. And there…
Abandoned Places in Prague – Time Machine
Article published November 2016 and updated May 2023. Every now and then we’re catching up on our mission to explore abandoned sites that once represented marvelous examples of contemporary architecture but are now in a dilapidated state. We call this series Time Machine …because visiting those abandoned places feels like traveling back in time. Our experience shows that the majority of abandoned buildings is located in the countryside and in surroundings which are difficult to…
5 Reasons to Fall in Love With Ninh Binh (Vietnam)
Are you in the midst of planning your trip to Vietnam or are you even currently there? Or maybe you just came here to escape daily life for a while. Either way, you are in the right place. In this article we want to take you to one of the most serene places in Vietnam: Ninh Binh, located at the scenic Tam Coc river. Are you a backpacker like us? Always on the lookout for…
The Most Stunning Backpacker Guide to Vietnam
Vietnam was on our bucket list ever since we have traveled to Cambodia. At that time we had to skip its neighboring country, however we made a promise to ourselves that we would come back for another adventure. It would take us 2 years to keep this promise. When the day finally arrived, we booked flights and applied for a 3-month visa, giving us enough time to explore the country without being in a rush.…