Historical Places

Looking for destinations steeped in history? Here are our recommendations.

Ready to hike the Nakasendo? Here are the best itineraries for 1, 2 and 3 days

Ready to hike the Nakasendo? Here are the best itineraries for 1, 2 and 3 days

Whether you’re a novice looking for a pleasant day hike or an expert seeking a more challenging multi-day hike, the Nakasendo offers a range of options to suit all interests and abilities. We have collated 1-, 2- and 3-day itineraries along the best-preserved segments...

Lisbon + Sintra: 9 low-cost experiences you won’t find in every guidebook

Lisbon + Sintra: 9 low-cost experiences you won’t find in every guidebook

Our plane has started to descend. Below us, a river meanders through the landscape. In the haze ahead of us, the first features of the city appear. Strangely familiar, we have seen these features before, on different continents though: First, there is a bridge,...

Nara’s hidden treasures: A 1-3 day itinerary for the offbeat traveller

Nara’s hidden treasures: A 1-3 day itinerary for the offbeat traveller

Usually overlooked in favour of its more famous neighbours Kyoto and Osaka, people who do visit Nara usually come to see just the attractions around Nara Park - including its famous deer. But there is so much more to see and do in Japan's ancient capital. From the...

One Day in Himeji: The Perfect Itinerary for First-Timers

One Day in Himeji: The Perfect Itinerary for First-Timers

Known for its majestic 17th-century castle, Himeji offers a unique glimpse into Japan's rich history and culture. In this article, we present the perfect itinerary for those who have just one day to explore Himeji. From a visit to the famous castle to strolling...

One Day in Porto: An itinerary that will make you fall in love with this city

One Day in Porto: An itinerary that will make you fall in love with this city

Before we started our first ever Camino de Santiago (we chose the Camino Portuguese), we spent a few days in and around Portugal’s capital Lisbon, followed by a few days in Porto (Portus Cale in Roman times), the city that lent the country its name. If you are in...

Cetinje, Montenegro: Why you should visit and what not to miss

Cetinje, Montenegro: Why you should visit and what not to miss

When people plan a trip to Montenegro it’s almost guaranteed their itinerary will include the Bay of Kotor. They may even venture to the sights along the Southern Adriatic Coast (to Lake Skadar, Stari Bar or even Ulcinj). Yet one destination that is only 12 kilometres...

Discover the Baltics: One week in Lithuania

Discover the Baltics: One week in Lithuania

Are you planning to visit Lithuania and wonder what there is to see and do (in a week)? Whether you only have time for a flying visit or three weeks to explore all three Baltic countries we’ve got THE itinerary for you. Most people don’t know much about Lithuania, the...

Three weeks in the Baltics – An itinerary for independent travellers

Three weeks in the Baltics – An itinerary for independent travellers

If you’ve got three weeks to spare and wonder whether you should use them to visit the Baltic states of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, this article is for you. The Baltics had been on our travel bucket list for aeons, and we finally managed to visit all three of them...

80 inspiring travel movies that bring the world to you

80 inspiring travel movies that bring the world to you

Being nomads, cooped up in New Zealand during the COVID-19 restrictions (of 2020 to 2022), we must admit had their challenges. And while it was only three years, we knew at the time, that we couldn't wait to just grab our travel packs and go wherever we’d like to go,...

21 surprising things about Japan – Know before you go

21 surprising things about Japan – Know before you go

Japan is a country where the ancient and modern seemingly coexist in perfect harmony. But there's much more to the Land of the Rising Sun than meets the eye. With a rich history and complex social norms, Japan may surprise even the most seasoned travellers. In this...

Nicaragua: León or Granada – Take your pick

Nicaragua: León or Granada – Take your pick

Are you planning a trip to Nicaragua? Do you have limited time and can only squeeze in one of the historic cities: Granada or León? Or do you want to visit both and wonder what to expect? Well, I hope we have the answers here for you. Both founded by the Spanish in...

Discover the Baltics: One week in Estonia

Discover the Baltics: One week in Estonia

Are you planning to visit Estonia and wonder what there is to see and do (in a week)? If you are looking for an itinerary that shows you not only cities rich in history but also gives you a taste of Estonian island life in the Baltic Sea, you’ve come to the right...

Three gorgeous, less crowded and more affordable alternatives to Dubrovnik

Three gorgeous, less crowded and more affordable alternatives to Dubrovnik

Thanks to Game of Throne's popularity, easy cruise ship access and cheap flight connections to many European cities, Dubrovnik [Google Maps location] has become Croatia’s most visited tourist destination. The city’s fortified Old Town has become so popular that the...

Discover the Baltics: One week in Latvia

Discover the Baltics: One week in Latvia

Are you planning to visit Latvia and wonder what there is to see and do (in a week)? Whether you can only spare a week to visit Latvia, or you have three weeks to explore Lithuania and Estonia as well, we’ve got THE itinerary for you – showing you a bit of everything:...

Never forget Srebrenica: A visitor guide to the Genocide Memorial

Never forget Srebrenica: A visitor guide to the Genocide Memorial

Saturday 11 July 2023 marks the 28th anniversary of one of the darkest chapters in Europe’s history: the Srebrenica Genocide. We visited the Genocide Memorial in August 2019 on a three-month journey around the Balkan peninsula. While incredibly emotional, as to be...