After spending two days exploring the vibrant and historic city of Samarkand at the start of our 2024 Central Asia journey, we decided to continue our adventure by heading to Bukhara. In this post, I’ll share helpful information and key details about the trip. If you prefer to avoid the hassle of public transport and arrange a private transfer with a hotel pickup, you can do it … [Read more...]
Two Days in Samarkand: Uzbekistan’s Silk Road Treasure City
In early August 2024, we began our month-long journey through Central Asia, stepping off the plane into the hot, dazzling noon at Samarkand International Airport.One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the region, Samarkand holds immense historical and cultural significance. As a principal nexus of the Silk Road, it served as a vital crossroads for trade and cultural … [Read more...]
Samarina: A Picturesque, Lively Village amid Greece’s Remotest Wilderness
We had just left Mount Smolikas and were driving through the heart of the Pindus Mountains. Nothing but rock and forest was visible at the sides of the narrow, vacant road. After having hiked for five hours since dawn, we now had a long drive back home to Evia. We’d like some coffee soon, but there was no civilization in view.Sophie checked the map and saw that the first—and … [Read more...]
Things to Do in Kastoria City, Greece
In July 2024, we left Vergina and its archaeological wonders and headed west. In about two hours, we arrived in the city of Kastoria. My 13-year-old nephew was spending the summer there at his grandma’s, and we stopped by for a visit before continuing to the mountainous wilderness of Epirus. It was my first time in the region. With my nephew’s guidance, who’s been vacationing … [Read more...]
What to Do in Mahébourg, Mauritius
Mahébourg is a quaint, historical town on the southeastern coast of Mauritius, known for its deep connections to the island’s colonial past. Once the capital during the French rule, it now offers a quieter, more laid-back and authentic atmosphere compared to the bustling cities and the tourist hubs of the island’s west and north. It is also considerably cheaper. Hence we chose … [Read more...]
What to See in Port Louis, Mauritius
While not the place you would choose to stay during a holiday in Mauritius—there are many paradisal beaches for that—Port Louis is a charming little city squeezed between the ocean and the steep, lush Moka Mountains. During our two-month stay in Mauritius, we visited Port Louis on numerous day trips usually for shopping combined with some exploration while we were at it. Here … [Read more...]
What to See during a Day Trip to Curepipe, Mauritius
Curepipe is a town in the central plateau of Mauritius, located at the southern end of the Port Louis-Curepipe urban corridor and the Metro Express line that runs through it. It is also called the City of Light, as it was the first Mauritian town to adopt electricity. Curepipe is known for its cool climate and vibrant, diverse culture.While we drove through Curepipe several … [Read more...]
Swimming & Snorkeling in Blue Bay, Mauritius
With its impressive palette of blues, ranging from deep cerulean to bright turquoise, Blue Bay is one of the most popular attractions on the island of Mauritius. Designated as a protected marine park, its extensive reef hosts over 50 species of coral and a wide range of tropical fish, sea turtles, and other marine creatures. While we stayed in the nearby city of Mahebourg for … [Read more...]
Dimitsana to Zygovisti: Menalon Mountain Trail Section 2
Following a pleasant hike from Stemnitsa the previous day, we woke up refreshed in the mountainous coolness of Dimitsana village. The plan now was to continue along the second section of the acclaimed Menalon Mountain Trail toward the village of Zygovisti. We had an easy morning in our hotel’s cute garden, packed slowly, and started.The route begins from the village center, … [Read more...]
Stemnitsa to Dimitsana, Lousios Gorge: Menalon Mountain Trail Section 1
Summer of 2024, I had a client/friend who tasked me with taking him on a two-day hiking trip in Greece. It would be his first-ever of the kind. We needed a beginner-grade route with sufficient shade for the summer heat and villages with amenities along the way. The Menalon Mountain Trail, in the Arcadia region of central Peloponnese, was an obvious choice.After a couple of … [Read more...]
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