Visiting Las Lajas Sanctuary and crossing a land border between Colombia & Ecuador.
After backpacking Colombia we were aiming to cross the famous land border between Colombia and Ecuador – Ipiales. The border crossing at Ipiales is known as the “Rumichaca Bridge.” Almost everyone was discouraging us from undertaking this adventure but one thing I could not miss was visiting Las Lajas Sanctuary (located at the border) – the […]
Top things to see in Jerusalem, Israel.
Jerusalem is an exceptional city, certainly a place of contrasts and highly rich in history, which is written every day. Bethlehem is just a short distance, so do not miss the opportunity to see the place where Jesus was born. There is a wall between Jerusalem and Bethlehem, which is located in the Occupied Territories […]
Best snorkeling in the Red Sea Gulf of Aqaba.
If you are based in Europe, you really don’t have to travel far for incredible diving adventures. One of the most stunning and exciting destinations for underwater activities is snorkeling in the Red Sea in Jordan (Gulf of Aqaba). This region offers some of the best diving spots in the world. I spent a week snorkeling […]
How to get to the Dead Sea from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem?
Travel guide on how to get to the Dead Sea. Since I’ve done huge amount of traveling across Israel by public transport, I can assure you this is a safe and pleasant experience and you’ll be able to reach fascinating sites at the Dead Sea. There are number of ways to travel to the Dear […]
Everything you need to know about spending magic Christmas Eve in Bethlehem.
Everything you need to know about spending Christmas Eve in Bethlehem, Jerusalem. Christmas is the most magical time of the year, spending Christmas Eve in Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus Christ, is a very unique experience and I am so glad I was able to do it, especially before the tragic 2024 circumstances. Bethlehem is […]
Best things to do in Marrakesh, Marocco.
The unforgettable experience starts the moment you place your footprint in the city of Marrakesh. This place is full of exceptional vibe and it’s one of the most walkable friendly I’ve been. One of the best things to do in Marrakesh is to sneak through the tiny little streets of the city, wonder around souks […]
Is it safe to travel to Colombia?
Is it safe to travel to Colombia? How safe is traveling in Colombia? There are still high-risk areas in the country, the past is heavy with colonial conflicts which impact the presence. I traveled the country mostly by land and gathered plenty of advice from the locals – the most precious source of information. Here […]
Crossing land border from Israel to Jordan
Crossing land border to Jordan so first of all make sure how many land borders are opened (usually 2, 3 maximum) and their opening times, as they depend on a season. Rabin border (Wadi Araba border Crossing in Aqaba/Eilat) was opened from 8.00 am to 8.00pm in December 2018. What’s most important – information appearing […]
Bus from Aqaba (Jordan) to Petra
Getting to Petra from Jordan’s border Road to Aqaba – the nearest city on the Jordan’s site, is 3 km long and you won’t be allowed to walk it, as they claim it’s a military road. In my opinion it’s only to make you take a taxi and pay – 15 JD (Jordan Dinars). The […]
Unique Belfast black cab tours of Northern Ireland.
Belfast black cab tours of the Peace Walls and Shankill Road is definitely one of the major tourist attractions of the Northern Ireland capital city. But in fact, it is all a shattering and important piece of history, revealing nationalist war behind city walls and the background of escalating violence. I never imagined such a […]