The Canary Archipelago’s second smallest island certainly packs a punch. Considering its size of only 270 square kilometers or 100 square miles, we were blown away by the array of varied landscapes and sights that more than rival the situation on the bigger neighbouring islands. While plenty of people visit El Hierro on a day…
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DominicaWhere to Stay in Dominica – With Hotel Recommendations for All Budgets
Beautiful Dominica has a surprising number of things to see, but at the same time the island is small enough to make choosing a base and exploring the surroundings from there a good option. When Stefanie and I explored the country, we traveled around and stayed in different parts of the island (you can check…
Canary IslandsReaching El Hierro by Ferry From Tenerife – A Short Guide
El Hierro, the second smallest of the Canary Islands isn’t just a naturally diverse wonderland ripe for exploring, but also so far off the tourist radar that there aren’t any direct flights from mainland Europe (or mainland anything, for that matter). This leaves you with two options to reach the Island: You can either fly…
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El Hierro may be the second-smallest Canary Island, but during our stay we realized that it’s also one of the most diverse islands of the archipelago. As a matter of fact, locals told us that El Hierro combines all the elements that make its bigger neighbours famous and it’s easy to see what they mean….
ThailandWhat to Know About Exploring Prasat Phimai, One of the Biggest Khmer Temples in Thailand
When taking a look at the intricately carved towers of Phimai’s central temple, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’ve accidentally crossed borders to nearby Cambodia. Almost everyone is familiar with the impressive ruins of Angkor Wat near Siem Reap, but only few people are aware that eastern Thailand actually has its own array of Khmer…
Thailand10 Cool Things to Do in Nakhon Ratchasima aka. Khorat, Thailand
If you’re looking for a place in Thailand that’s off the tourist trail, Nakhon Ratchasima (or Khorat as people usually call it) is the place to go. It’s also the gateway to Thailand’s beautifully laid back Isan Province, and I found it to be a great base for exploring of this little-visited part of the…
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When I started Perchance to Roam about a year ago, I set out wanting to do it right, so I read a lot of articles by other bloggers detailing how they started their own blogs. There were a number of observations that almost everyone made in their “How to start a Blog” Post and while…
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There’s no doubt that St. Mark’s Square is the number one tourist attraction in Venice, which is one of Europe’s most popular holiday destinations. Dominated by the impressive red-brick Campanile and framed by the Doge’s Palace, the old Procuracy Buildings and a portion of the Lagoon, this is Venice at its most quintessential. Still, the…
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Only a few kilometers south of pretty Padua, the Euganean Hills unexpectedly rise out of the flat plain of the Southern Veneto Region. Formed by volcanic activity about 30 million years ago, the small hilltops have been a favourite holiday destination for hundreds of years. Visitors have long appreciated both the curative properties of the…
ItalyVisiting Villa Barbarigo Garden in Valsanzibio – Voted the Most Beautiful Garden in Italy
There are plenty of reasons to check out the pretty landscape of the Euganean Hills south of Padua. We loved the area for its fantastic hikes, cute villages with well-preserved medieval cores and warm springs. One place you definitely shouldn’t miss in the area is the beautiful baroque garden of the Villa Barbarigo, which has…