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From all the experiences in Colombia, I have to admit, I loved the most learning Spanish in Cartagena. Intense course and interesting activities after classes made my stay in Cartagena memorable. Every day I was studying and later, in the evening, going out with friends met at school or hostel. If you are considering studying […]

Learning Spanish in Cartagena, Colombia

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I arrived a bit scared. You hear all those things about danger in Colombia and Medellin itself. I took a bus from the airport and later UBER to the neighbourhood I was going to stay. Here my adventure with learning spanish in Medellin begun. So exciting! Why I decided to learn Spanish? Traveling through Mexico […]

Learning Spanish in Medellin, Colombia

Traditional dance in TOraja. 10
Coming to Sulawesi, my main focus was visiting Tana Toraja – fascinating land of death. Thinking what to see in Toraja, I was looking for places connected with culture as well as natural wonders in the region. If you plan on visiting Tana Toraja by yourself, this post will cover all the highlights as well […]

Visiting Tana Toraja by yourself

What to see in Sulawesi?
Tana Toraja in Indonesia (South Sulawesi) is often called the land of death. Spectacular funerals in Toraja, boat-shaped houses and old tradition which prolongs life after death are facts that make this place one of the most incredible I have ever visited. Are you curious to know how the funeral in Toraja looks like? I […]

The biggest funerals in the world – How to see funerals in Toraja?

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I didn’t know where I was heading and what I am going to see when I entered 23 hours long ferry going deeper into unknown Borneo. Curiosity about the Dayak people from East Kalimantan led me. The cruise was long, scary and it wasn’t sure that all the journey is worth it. What I finally […]

Meeting the Dayak people in Borneo – journey in East Kalimantan

Girl on the street market with a wooden basket. Shopping locally while traveling. 8
Taking care of well-being when traveling is essential for having a healthy trip. Our body and soul need attention and a bunch of self-love to keep strong and resistant. But how to take care of yourself when traveling long term or on a busy schedule? We tend to be so focused on what surrounds us, […]

How to take care of yourself when traveling?

Orangutans trekking Borneo, Kutai National Park Kalimantan. 10
One of the places to see in East Kalimantan is Kutai National Park with wild orangutans tour and jungle trekking activities. This 200 000 ha rainforest gives shelter to wildlife of Borneo Island, such as orangutans, gibbons, hornbills or proboscis monkeys. Apart from tropical rainforest, it’s also a place to see unique caves and mangrove […]

Wild orangutans trekking in Kutai National Park, East Kalimantan

Turqoise water in Jaco island, Timor Leste.
Let’s face it: our periods undoubtedly create a huge environmental impact. It’s good to be conscious that all conventional pads and tampons we have ever used are still in existence. An average woman uses around 11 000 sanitary products in her lifetime which is a vast amount of waste. The good news is that nowadays […]

How to have eco-friendly period while traveling?

Derawan Islands, Indonesia. WHere to sleep when traveling? Villas on the water. 12
Rush. That’s how our society works. We rush to work, have not enough time for hobbies, family, friends and at last, for our wellbeing. When we go on vacation, we run to see as many places as possible and we stress about luck of time. We arrive back home exhausted and feeling like we need […]

Go slow travel and live like a local!

Guide to Derawan Islands, how to get to Derawan Islands? 22
The Derawan Islands near Borneo are undoubtably a piece of paradise with pristine waters and rich marine life. Swimming in a jellyfish lake, watching wild dolphins or hanging out with huge sea turtles were absolutely incredible experiences. I had the feeling that I should pinch myself, to believe what I am seeing. In this guide […]

A practical Guide to Derawan Islands, Indonesia

Reusable straw. How to reduce plastic waste when traveling? 1
It’s been over two years I am trying to live more eco-friendly. I started to reduce plastic waste when traveling as it’s something that really chokes our planet. As travelers we often get a first hand view on how catastrophic is the problem. I guess everyone of us at least once came to a place […]

How to reduce plastic waste when traveling?

Colorful plates on the market in Dubai. Hand made pottery in Dubai 16
Buying something new, we consider the price, value, color and other factors which will make our final decision. Responsible shopping asks us to look deeper than that. Have you thought what are you supporting when you shop? Big corporations or small businesses? Are you aware of ethical shopping? In the age of mass consumption and […]

How to buy ethically? – Responsible Shopping Guide

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Modern and archaic at the same time. Bands playing Polish folk music search for new inspirations and create a specific update of the old songs in order to smuggle them for the young generations. Neofolk or contemporary Polish ethnic music draws from many sources so it’s pretty hard to define a genre. In this post, […]

10 the most Original Polish Folk Bands

Spices on the street market. Why is it importnat buying locally? 19
Small actions of individuals can make a big difference. Starting with these beautiful words, I want to talk about one of the factors of sustainability – buying locally. In this text, I write about reasons why to buy local in general, with focus on shopping locally while traveling. I will explain why it’s so important […]

8 Reasons for Shopping Locally while Traveling

Togean Islands Sulawesi. Girl on the beach on Walea. 30
Indonesia with over 17 000 islands still has lots of paradise destinations which are far from the hit of mass tourism. One of them is the Togean Islands, Sulawesi, a part of Togean National Park. I stayed there for a couple of days, discovering remote beaches, snorkeling and looking for practices of responsible tourism in […]

Togean National Park – Responsible travel guide to Togean Islands

The most popular vew point in Seporna. Snorkeling tour to Bohey Dulang. 19
There are few reasons why Semporna in Sabah, Malaysia was peculiar to me. First of all, I could meet Sea Gypsies or Sea Nomads which is fascinating ethnic group. Secondly, Semporna island hopping took me to the pristine waters and white sand beaches with incredibly rich marine life. I didn’t expect such paradise islands near […]

Pirates & Sea Gypsies – Semporna Island Hopping

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Discovering unique spots in Copenhagen feels the best cycling as the city is the most bike friendly place in the world. Cycling in Copenhagen is as common as eating potato in my hometown. In fact, there are more bikes than inhabitants in Copenhagen and 5 times more bikes than cars. Even though it’s a capital […]

Cycling through unique spots in Copenhagen

Girl in Borneo rainforest, Danum Valley view point in Sabah, Malaysia. 18
Jungle trekking in Danum Valley, Malaysia is the unique thing you can get only in the tropical climate, where the diversity of Borneo’s wildlife stands up close in front of you. The lowlands are one of the world’s most complex ecosystems with lots of endangered species. Several types of birds, insects, huge lizards and monkeys […]

Wildlife of Borneo – Jungle trekking in Danum Valley

Borneo rainforest preservation in Kinabatangan River. 18
Those who come to Borneo Island to witness wildlife of the rainforest, will surely get what they seek for on Kinabatangan River Cruise. In fact, it’s the most popular destination for wildlife watching in Sabah, Malaysia. Hundreds of monkeys, birds, monitor lizards, snakes and crocodiles – I felt like inside a movie, and sometimes I […]

Kinabatangan River Cruise – incredible yet heartbreaking

Theraphist working at the SPA in Kota Kinabalu with a travel bloger 21
Long-term traveling makes me tired, and sometimes I just need to treat myself and relax. Looking for massage in Kota Kinabalu, I found about Ulu Ulu SPA, and their menu convinced me immediately. In fact, it’s one of the most luxury SPA in Kota Kinabalu, which proudly carries 5 stars SPA title. I haven’t tried […]

Malaysian massage in Kota Kinabalu – Ulu Ulu Spa