Mykines Island is rightfully one of the Faroe Islands’ most popular destinations. Some people also refer to it as ‘Bird Island’, and it’s easy to see why. We had encountered plenty of seabirds in other parts of the archipelago, but nothing prepared us for the sheer amount of puffins we spotted on Mykines. Apart from…
A Guide to Kirkjubøur, The Faroe Islands’ Most Important Historical Village
While exploring the Faroe Islands, we came across plenty of traces of the archipelago’s turbulent history, but nowhere did we find them as concentrated in one place as in the tiny village of Kirkjubøur. The hamlet at the southern tip of Streymoy Island is home to the impressive ruins of a medieval cathedral, a pretty…
8 Awesome Things to Do in Lübbenau, Germany
The picturesque small town of Lübbenau is the perfect base for exploring Germany’s pretty Spree Forest Area. Still, while boat trips along the surrounding canals clearly are the most popular activity in the area, we found the town has enough sights of its own to warrant some time. Apart from checking out the interesting historical…
Choosing the Perfect Boat Tour in Germany’s Spree Forest
The Spreewald is definitely one of Germany’s most unusual forests. In this area in the eastern part of the country, the Spree River forms a vast inland delta, with hundreds of interconnected little canals, criss-crossing the landscape. By far the best way to explore this incredibly picturesque area is by taking a boat tour through…
5 Great Reasons to Visit Masindi, Uganda
Let’s be honest: Uganda’s appeal mostly lies in its incredible nature and welcoming locals, while the majority of cities and towns around the country are nothing to write home about. One exception we came across was friendly, laid-back Masindi in Central Western Uganda. While it’s certainly a convenient base to visit some of the region’s…
Exploring Butiaba Fishing Village on the Shores of Lake Albert, Uganda
If you’re looking to get a taste of Ugandan small-village life, I highly recommend a visit to delightful Butiaba Village on the shores of Lake Albert. We took a day trip here from nearby Masindi and were immediately enamoured with the Butiaba’s bucolic surroundings and very welcoming locals. Despite its sleepy back-water exterior, there’s also…
Visiting Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – The Only Place to See White Rhinos in Uganda
Uganda has some absolutely amazing National Parks, that allow you to see an incredible range of wildlife at a much lower cost than in other East African countries. Still, you’ll only be able to see four of the Big Five safari animals when touring them, as Rhinos went extinct in Uganda during the early 1980s….
A Visitor’s Guide to Gulu, Uganda – Everything You Need to Know
Most people familiar with recent African history have probably heard the name of Gulu at some time or other. From the 1980s to the mid-2000s, Gulu and Northwestern Uganda in general were embroiled in the devastating conflict between the Ugandan Government and Joseph Kony’s Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), a situation which only improved in the…
What to Know About the India Dormida Hike in Panama’s Valle de Antón
In an area known for its variety of hiking options, the climb to the top of La India Dormida formation seems to be the most popular choice. It’s easy to see why: it’s a short and relatively easy hike, but rewards you with awesome views of the entire Valle de Antón. The drawback of the…
How to Spend 2 Fantastic Days in El Valle de Antón, Panama
Panama’s Anton Valley feels somewhat unreal. A spread-out village full of flowering bushes and little streams sitting slap-dash in the middle of a wide volcanic crater. We spent a couple of days in town and immediately fell in love with the place. First of all, it’s a fantastic place to go hiking, as great views…