Sitting in the heart of northern Italy’s picturesque Prosecco Hills, Conegliano is a delightful small town well off the Veneto Region’s tourist trail. We came across it while driving the Prosecco Road through the surrounding area and were immediately enamoured with the interesting historic sites in town as well as the scenic setting amid the…
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ItalyAn Itinerary for Driving the Prosecco Road Through Italy’s Beautiful Prosecco Hills
The rolling hills of Italy’s Prosecco region totally blew us away – not just because they’re home to the country’s most famous bubbly, but because the whole area is ridiculously scenic. Think vineyard-covered slopes, winding country roads, and hilltop villages that look like they haven’t changed much in the last few centuries. No wonder, UNESCO…
ItalyVisiting Osteria ai Pioppi – Italy’s Wacky Human-Powered Mechanical Amusement Park
In the gentle rolling hills of the Veneto Region’s Treviso Province sits one of the most unusual places we’ve come across in Italy (or anywhere for that matter). From the highway, Osteria ai Pioppi may look like your average roadside restaurant, but once you notice the gigantic car park, you start to wonder why it…
Italy9 Wonderful Things to See and Do in Treviso, Italy – A Guide to the “Little Venice”
After we saw the amount of cute canals and flowery embankments, we quickly realized why Treviso is also called “Little Venice“. Sure, we didn’t see gondolas on its waterways, but there were also no hoards of tourists distracting us from the relaxed small-town atmosphere. Treviso makes a good day-trip from Venice, but it’s also worth…
ThailandVisiting Wat Pa Maha Chedi, Thailand’s Unique Million Bottle Temple
I came across lots of quirky attractions in northeastern Thailand’s seldom-visited Isan region, but the strangest one was definitely Wat Pa Maha Chedi near Si Saket, which is a Buddhist temple that is constructed from an insane amount of recycled beer bottles. Wat Lahn Kuat (Million Bottle Temple), as it’s also known, was founded in…
ThailandThe Complete Guide to Phanom Rung and Other Khmer Temples Near Nang Rong, Thailand
Phanom Rung in northeastern Thailand’s Isan Region was the most impressive Khmer temple that I came across in the country, even surpassing nearby Prasat Phimai. I really recommend checking it out if you have just the slightest interest in archaeology or historical architecture. If you make it here, it’s worth sticking around a little longer,…
Thailand6 Great Things to Do in Surin, Thailand (Apart From the Surin Elephant Festival)
Surin is a small town in the southern part of Thailand’s Isan region. It seems to be most famous for its yearly Elephant Festival, which takes place every November, but if that isn’t your thing, there are plenty of other things to do if you’re looking for some cool experiences off the tourist trail. With…
Travel Tips10 Amazing Hobbies for Travel Lovers to Enjoy Back Home
I’m sure most of us travel addicts know the problem: There’s nothing like exploring a new destination, going on adventures and learning about foreign cultures. However, coming home and returning to the daily routine always seems like a bit of a let-down. Unless you’re one of the lucky few who are able to travel full-time,…
UgandaThe Complete Guide to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda
Uganda is an amazing destination when it comes to wildlife viewing, and Murchison Falls NP is said to be one of the best safari spots in all of East Africa. It was gazetted in 1952 and is both the oldest and the largest national park in Uganda. The park is named after the dramatic Murchison…
UgandaA Guide to Visiting the Nyero Rock Paintings near Kumi, Uganda
As an archaeologist, I was excited to find out that eastern Uganda is not only home to beautiful waterfalls and great hiking opportunities, but also to some of the oldest known rock art in East Africa. The Nyero Rock Paintings near the small town of Kumi are definitely one of the more impressive examples of…