Have you ever dreamed to have a house made of bamboo by the river in the middle of nowhere? I am one of those people. Living close to water, in a house made from nature, and constantly able to enjoy the surroundings would be what I consider a dream home. Especially nowadays when everything seems to be fast and crazy. Guests seeking peace and zen are sure to find it here, along with a fully equipped kitchen and a scooter that is free to use. As well you will be lucky to share house with cute cats and dog. Stick with me and get to another dimension of hygge. The Hideout Bali is located in a place called Selat, which is a 40-minute drive outside of Ubud. More precisely the house is just outside the small village of Alas Tunggal in perfect location for a peaceful rest. The countryside around this part of Bali is beautiful with paddy fields that spread across the valley floor and forested hills. The bamboo house was nestled perfectly by the river and surrounded by nature. It was love on the first sight! After I show you photos you will understand my great love for this […]
Do you remember that feeling of driving without an instructor for the first time? Or riding a bike, landing a job, your first kiss, getting a good grade? First catching a green wave gives you that profound sensation of achieving something new, but it’s amplified by a million things. As the first surfers blazed their trails; expressing their freedom and exploring coastlines, they were often misunderstood and outcast. Much less appreciate that guys were out hunting for waves instead of working 9-5 jobs, so surfers were branded abnormal and lazy among other things. But In the 90s bleach-blonde surfer bum was the definition of ‘cool’. There were half a dozen surf mags on the shelves and every other t-shirt was covered in Californian surf prints; surf boards, palm trees, campervans. Along with the rest of my generation, my perception of surfing was lead by the media, brands and fashions, rather than the sport or lifestyle itself. I had a romantic notion of surfing in my head, but that’s all it really was, I was in love with the idea of surfing. For years I’ve been dreaming of a remote beach in the middle of the ocean where I can get off the radar and enjoy robinson’s life! My first connection with surfing […]
After a long period of traveling and summer clothes I couldn’t wait to get back to my city, Zagreb, and wear a proper winter clothes. On my last trip to Milano I bought my new winter coat that I absolutely adore. It was something I’ve wanted for so long. And this Diesel coat goes perfectly with my new hat from FOREVER21. So I paired them with my favorite Nike snickers and classic black t-shirt and orange socks to make complete outfit more special. I went to city center and found a prefect street that is not overcrowded but still has a charm and match my outfit. Lately I love to match interesting and colorful socks with all kind of prints with my outfits. Usually I wear happy socks. Everyone who haven’t heard for this brand please go and check them out. You will love their positive and “happy” approach on something we use in everyday life. Thank you once again for reading this blog post and please, tell me what do you think about my styling ?Do you have your favorite winter coat? Feel free to comment and share your ideas, I’m more then happy to hear all about […]
In my last post I pointed out some useful informations about what to do and where to go in Istanbul. I didn’t go in details, I’ll for sure come back for longer period in the near future. Four days weren’t enough to explore rich history of this multicultural city. But no matter how chaotic it gets, you can’t deny that Istanbul is one of the most fascinating cities on the planet. You don’t believe me ? Then stay and go with me to a photo journey. Everything what I missed in last post you will find in following pictures ; food, fresh fruits, people, shopping, rooftops and many more. Hope you will enjoy it ! Especially because this trip is very special to me and any feedback is more then welcome! If you have some useful tips or interesting story from you trip to Istanbul feel free to share it ! I’m happy to hear all about it ! Till then dream big my lovely travelers! love Marko x
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 […]