Istanbul is one of the most vibrant and interesting places in the world and only city that is situated between two continents. All this gave Istanbul special charm that will expand all your senses and make you come back for more. I had Istanbul, for long time on my bucket list but somehow each time plans failed and I end up not going. Finally, this time we made connection. From now on I definitely have special place for this city in my heart. One of the keys to understand Istanbul is to experience the extreme difference between the West and East. Explore Istanbul’s most interesting neighborhood – Arnavutköy Well, I know Istanbul has more then one cool neighborhood but this time I’ll write about Aranvutköy. A historic neighborhood famous for wooden Ottoman mansions and seafood restaurants, located on the European shoreline of the Bosphorus. Don’t forget to walk around the homes behind those that front the waterfront as this neighborhood has so much to offer ! Most picturesque houses are hidden all over this quite neighborhood. Just wait to show you what I have found there! Take a ride with a ferry boat Along the tram, metro and taxi ; ferry is one […]
New Zealand is a traveller’s dream. Packed with spectacular landscapes and virtually untouched national parks -the scenery alone is enough to inspire most visitors. This is a home of bungy and where you can find every other type of adrenaline rush you can think of – and some you’ve probably never even dreamt of. As I’m facing my first summer in Dubai (read “hell” ) somehow my mind flew back to a New Zealand adventures I’ve experienced this year. And one of the best was air safari around the tallest mountain, Mount Cook (3724 m). I know I’ve promised to write a lots of posts about my trip to this magical country but it will come, step by step when inspiration kicks me, like today when I’m trying to cool down by watching this beautiful snowy landscapes of New Zealand’s tallest mountain when the heat takes over the Dubai slowly. This was one of the highest ranked attractions I wanted to visit during my stay and I almost miss it. Well, everyone who ever visited New Zealand or lived know that weather there can be tricky, and sometimes been described as “four seasons in one day “. During my visit, even tho […]
Well Paris you made me love you from the first time I’ve visited, 3 years ago, but love on a second sight was something special. There is so much beauty on every corner; architecture, stunning parks, restaurants and vibrant doorways. Paris don’t let anyone down. This time gorgeous doors along the Parisian streets caught my attention and in less then a week I found myself with a camera full of it. So next logical thing was to write a post. It’s simple. I feel like doors can have a personality of their own. My father was a carpenter and I remember watching him make all kinds of wooden doors many times. He put his time and skills to creat something that we use in everyday life. Sometimes we don’t even notice things around us, but while you are in Paris stop for a second and enjoy this works of art. There are beautiful doors in almost every arrondissement but I loved to explore ones in Latin Quarter, Le Marais, Saint-Germain-des-Pres and of course in lovely Montmartre. I wanted to show you another side of Paris that is not Eiffel Tower or some other major attraction. Life’s beauty is in “small” things. […]
Everybody travels. Whether it’s for business, pleasure, vacation or finding a meaning of life, at some point we all depart from our comfort to new environment with totally different conditions. My biggest struggle was and still is how to maintain healthy lifestyle while I’m traveling. I bet some of you have few questions on this topic ! It can be hard, especially when you travel for a long period of time. You change your food regime and body react in a different ways. Like it or not it usually reacts in bad way. Why ? It’s simple, you have changed everything, from food, drinks, sleeping regime to a weather conditions and your body is trying to adapt on a new situation. Help you body in this fight and follow my simple tricks how stay healthy and fit during the whole time. To be honest, I’m still not completely happy with my situation but slowly getting there. The most important thing is consistence. Second one, like in everyday’s life is to stay focus and listen to your body. Some tips and tricks may work for me but not for you. We are all different and our metabolism works in a different way. I tried […]
I hate packing, ok I said it! Now we all can move on! Everyone who knows me knows that! My history of moving/traveling/packing/unpacking is long and painful. So painful that I decided to write a post about it. As I’m trying to be more organized and an example for all of you I pulled out some tricks I start to use, day by day. We all know that big change don’t happen over night but even a small step forward on a topic like this will reduce your stress and give you time and space for more important things – like planing your itinerary. Packing before I started blogging vs. packing after I started blogging looks VERY different! Here are my secretes I’ve been collecting for more then 5 year. USED TO DO I was always leaving packing for the last night / morning depends on my flight. This made whole situation even more stressful and deep down made me hate packing even more. MY ADVICE Pack your stuff at least two days before the flight. That will give you calm and peace without putting unnecessary pressure before the trip even begin. USED TO DO I used to overpack my luggage with […]
When I started a blog I didn’t think one day I’ll write a post about plane wreck ! Who would ever want to visit place like that ? Well, Iceland surprise even on that topic. Some flights go down over remote, inaccessible spots that make it difficult to recover the remains. Other planes are left as memorial to those who died in the crash. No matter the reason for their abandonment, many of the hidden wrecks can be visited by anyone with a drive for adventure. Once a symbol of the golden age of air travel, a Douglas Super DC-3 airplane lies forgotten on a deserted black beach in Iceland – untouched since it crashed more than four decades ago. The most common theory is either that the plane crashed because it ran out of the fuel or because the pilot accidentally switched to the wrong fuel tank. The plane was one of four Douglas Dakotas based at the US Navy based in Keflavík, which was important military base during the Cold War. The base was closed in 2006 when the US Navy left. It’s tail and wings are gone and it’s windows are all smashed but it’s still more then breathtaking attraction. Stay […]