Poznan was one of my favorite discoveries the first time I visited. It was my very first trip to Poland and this city won my heart immediately. Poznan is as cool as Berlin and as pretty as Tübingen. A city perfect to discover by foot and with surprises at every corner. TL;DR: Wander the colorful…
Did you know that Istanbul, a city with a much ancient and spiritual tradition, is home to a long-standing fortune teller practice tradition? Istanbul’s fortune teller practices span from coffee cup reading to astrology interpretation. However, if you ask me, the most interesting (as we have heard enough about astrology) is coffee cup reading. Before…
Hop on Hop off Istanbul bus tours are a great way to see a city. I personally love them because they give you a chance to rest your legs while you browse through the sights and landmarks the city has to offer. I usually see something that catches my attention, so I make a separate…
During my trip to Mongolia I’ve learned a lot. About the country, its people and about me. Mongolia is a fascinating country. Different. Wider. Diverse. On some days I thought we’re standing in the Grand Canyon. On other days it felt like walking through Scotland. And then again I was walking through the African steppe….
How it is getting a Sak Yant tattoo from a monk at Wat Bang Phra in Thailand. My experience and all you have to know when thinking about getting a Sak Yant (Thai Bamboo tattoo)
⚠️ IMPORTANT TRAVEL WARNING — READ BEFORE PLANNING A TRIP: The situation in Myanmar has changed dramatically since this post was written in 2012. Following a military coup in February 2021, the country has experienced ongoing civil war and armed conflict, and a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck in March 2025. As of 2026, U.S. State Department…
