While we were traveling through southern Japan, we realized that Shikoku Island features some of the country’s most beautiful natural scenery, as well as a number of amazing cities filled with interesting museums, well-preserved medieval castles and tons of historic temples. Still, this part of Japan doesn’t seem to find its way on many foreign…
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JapanThe Ultimate Backpacking Guide to Shikoku – Getting off the Beaten Track in Japan
While we were exploring the towns and villages of beautiful Shikoku Island, we were completely blown away by the fact that we sometimes didn’t meet another western tourist for an entire day. After all, that would be absolutely impossible in Southern Honshu, just across the Sento Inland Sea. This really amazed us, as we found…
Czech RepublicHow to Spend one Perfect Day in the Bohemian Switzerland National Park, Czech Republic
Were you aware that the Czech Republic has its only little slice of Switzerland? Well, at least in name. They might not be quite as imposing as the mountain ranges in the alps, but we found the sandstone formations of the Bohemian Switzerland absolutely beautiful and well-worth checking out. We recently spent a weekend in…
DominicaThe 10 Must-See Places in Dominica
Dominica might be small, but it totally blew us away with the number of natural and cultural sights all over the island. Awesome hikes, impressive waterfalls, serene lakes and an interesting indigenous culture all helped to make this one of my favourite destinations in the Caribbean. Especially if your time here is limited, it’s a…
DominicaThe Indian River, Fort Shirley and Other Cool Things to Do in Portsmouth, Dominica
Portsmouth is Dominica’s second-biggest city after the capital Roseau, but with about 3000 inhabitants that’s not saying a lot. To us, the place felt like a slightly bigger village and honestly, that was a large part of its appeal. The town centre itself felt a bit nondescript, but two amazing sights on the outskirts of…
DominicaHampstead Beach and Other Things to See in Calibishie, Dominica
Calibishie is a cute little village on Dominica’s northern coast, which makes for a good stop if you’re traveling between Portsmouth and the Kalinago Territory. There are loads of beautiful beaches in the area, but we also liked the photogenic Red Rocks and the atmospheric ruins of the old Hampstead Estate sugar mill. Here’s everything…
DominicaThe Coolest Things to Do in the Beautiful Kalinago Territory, Dominica
A small section of Dominica’s northeastern part is administrated by the Kalinago, who’ve populated the Lesser Antilles since at least the 13th century. It’s one of my favourite parts of the island, as it gave me the chance to learn more about Dominica’s pre-colonial history. I especially liked the fascinating open air museum where I…
DominicaThe 5 Most Beautiful Beaches in Dominica
Apart from some impressive natural oddities, beautiful waterfalls and pretty mountain lakes, Dominica also had some of the loveliest dark sand beaches I’ve ever come across. Almost none of them had any kind of tourist development, but that fact honestly only increased their appeal for me. Here are my picks for the 5 most beautiful…
DominicaHiking to Victoria Falls on Dominica – What You Need to Know
Victoria Falls is one of Dominica’s most impressive waterfalls, and I found the journey to reach it just as cool as the destination. Unlike some of the island’s more accessible falls, getting to Victoria Falls requires an adventurous hike right through the White River, but that also means fewer visitors and a more untouched feel….
DominicaThe Secret Beach and Other Cool Things to See Around Rosalie, Dominica
In my opinion, Dominica’s stormy southeastern coast has some of the island’s nicest beaches and a couple of its most impressive waterfalls. Apart from that, there are a few great lodges in beautiful surroundings, which make for a great base for a couple of days. Some of my favourite spots in the area are the…