Wanderlust Gene DRD4-7R Decoded – Discoverers are Dreamers for 7 Reasons

Calm Beach of Negos, Philippines

According to scientists, the lifetime urge to travel the world is stored in a gene. DRD4-7R is the so-called “wanderlust gene” For us travelers, this is a very numerical explanation for our craving to explore far places, learn about foreign cultures and connect with new people. What we, hungry discoverers, really need to explain ourselves is a dream. A dream, so big and out of reach that we can barely catch it. And if we…

The Full List of All Fountains and Water Spots in Lisbon

Tina at Fonte Luminosa fountain, Lisbon

We love to travel in summer or visit places which are warm throughout the whole year. If it wouldn’t be for the sun, the majority of the people wouldn’t consider to travel at all in their holidays. Bright sunshine does not only make your photos appear vibrant, it also lets you shine from the inside and outside. Apart from all the positive about the sun, there is one thing that can be quite enduring in…

Abandoned places in Lisbon – Time machine

When we travel, we often come across lots of interesting monuments, buildings, parks and sights. Some may be more maintained than others and usually they’re open to everyone for visiting and discovering. If it’s a popular destination, there is a high chance that you’ll meet other travelers there. And then, on the other hand, there are the less crowded places. Old buildings nobody pays a visit because there is no life anymore, thus no maintenance,…

Getting around in Lisbon — public transport

Getting a ticket Short-stay You can get a one-way metro ticket for € 1.40 at the vending machines in the metro stations. Alternatively, you can buy a € 6 daily ticket (valid 24 hours). Don’t throw away the ticket when you used it, it can be recharged in the vending machines. It’ll save you 50 cents. Instead of paying per journey, there is also the option to just charge the card with a certain amount…

30 Tips how to Create a unique Travel Journal to Capture your Travel Memories

Hemmo writing on the Azores, San Miguel

1. Buy a book and create a unique cover A journal for your adventures. Even if you like to take notes on your laptop, using pen and paper while on the road will give you a unique experience. Since the beginnings of travel journalism, travelers document their adventures on handwritten pages. Be one of them. Get yourself a nice book with a preferably colorful binding. The first page should include your name, the year of…

The story behind the bracelet

Casaroro Falls - small waterfall halfway

„It changed me so much“, she said while we waited for our dinner served in a cozy tavern in Split. Spontaneously she and me decided to spend the evening together despite meeting just a couple of hours ago in the lounge of a Croatian hostel. „You’re right“, I responded, understanding the core of her words. „Each bracelet contributed to the person I am today“, she concluded. „Let me tell you my story.“ Just in time, the…