Ubud is said to be the cultural heart of Bali after famous artists and spiritualists visited this place and got inspired by the creative environment. Since then, hordes of travelers set out for the town located in the midst of lush green rice fields. Ubud is praised to be the paradise for yoga fans and people with an alternative lifestyle. In the beginning of the 21st century Ubud became known as a popular backpacking destination.…
15 Things To Do in Mannheim and Heidelberg in Autumn
Mannheim² Leben im Quadrat – Life. Squared Mannheim is a city located in the South-West of Germany. The bigger cities nearby are Frankfurt and Stuttgart. Apart from the unique chess-board like structure of the city center, it’s an industrial city not really worth visiting. Why I still chose to write about this city? For two reasons: The first reason is simple and out of the question: It’s my home so I thought: why not write…
18 things away from being fascinated by the Azores – São Miguel
The Azores are a family of three main island groups with São Miguel representing the biggest. After being introduced to low-cost airlines, more and more people take the chance, to explore the mysterious archipelago. A far-reaching history of high activity in three volcanoes has created space for incredible nature, exotic birds and unique adventures. This sounded like the best call for us to book a flight from Lisbon to Ponta Delgada at a price, that…
De 12 mooiste uitzichtpunten voor zonsondergang in Lissabon
Als onze benen moe zijn na het verkennen van een nieuwe stad en de zon op het punt staat onder te gaan, verlangen we naar wat ontspanning. Na een lange dag is de zonsondergang een ideaal moment om te rusten, eventueel met een drankje erbij, en om na te denken over wat we op deze nieuwe plaats hebben gezien en wie we daar hebben ontmoet. Tijdens onze tijd in Lissabon hebben we veel zonsondergangen meegemaakt…
10 Idyllic Parks in Lisbon – Lisbon’s most Beautiful City Parks and Gardens
Discovering a new place can be done in many different ways. Some people prefer to do plain sight-seeing while others like to enjoy the nature the surroundings have to offer. We’re more supporters of the second type and can’t get enough of mesmerizing parks when traveling. During our time in Lisbon we had the chance to spend relaxed afternoons and take long walks in the city’s most idyllic parks. Here you’ll find a selection of…
If you have Just One Day in Lisbon – How would your Itinerary look?
Portugal is one of the world’s most visited places. Especially the beaches around the Algarve are loved by the backpackers. You’ll even see a lot of hitchhikers when you drive on the highways. The summers in the Algarve are unique. It’s this special travel spirit very hard to describe with words if you haven’t experienced it yourself. Most of the travelers who come to explore Portugal, mainly arrive at the airport in Lisbon. It’s not…