10+ Awesome Day Trips From Maspalomas, Gran Canaria
When traveling to Gran Canaria, many people spend most of their time in either Las Palmas or Maspalomas, the largest cities on the island. The vibrant town of Maspalomas is a favorite among tourists as it offers plenty of cultural and entertaining attractions as well as a decent nightlife and white sandy beaches. However, the […]
How A Nightdive Became My Worst Diving Nightmare (+ What I Learned From It)
In case you’ve ever wondered about what a scuba diver’s worst nightmare is… Well, probably something like this: ascending after a dive in the middle of the ocean with no dive boat in sight. It’s like one of the Open Water movies coming to life with you in the leading part. Now, imagine this scary […]
Top 5 Excursions To Get Off The Beaten Path In Gran Canaria, Spain
Gran Canaria is the third-largest of the Canary Islands and often referred to as a continent in miniature. And it is easy to see why: the island has a dramatic variation of terrain with a rugged coastline in the north and golden sand dunes in the south. Inland, you will find mountains, canyons and volcanic […]
8 Reasons To Visit Leuchtenburg Castle
Around 400m above the Thuringian village of Seitenroda sits the majestic Leuchtenburg Castle, an incredibly diverse castle complex from the 12th century. However, this is not just another castle in Germany. What you find here is a medieval castle experience with not only 1000-year-old castle grounds but also the award-winning Porcelain Worlds with interactive exhibitions, […]
7 Reasons To Visit Hohenstein Castle
On the highest point in Middle Franconia and above the Franconian village of Kirchensittenbach sits Hohenstein Castle, a gorgeous and very well-preserved medieval complex dating back to the 11th century. With only a handful of visitors on the weekends and some great hiking opportunities in the beautiful nature around, I consider this castle a perfect […]
15 Unique Spots To Check Out In Beirut In 2023
At first glance, Beirut may seem to you like an overwhelming city: it’s by far not as walkable as you might have imagined, many sights and attractions are somewhat scattered around town and traffic is generally chaotic. However, once you get used to navigating around Lebanon’s capital city, you will see what an incredible cultural […]
7 Incredible Ways To Explore Qadisha Valley
Lebanon has turned into an emerging tourism destination over the past years. While most people either stay in the capital city Beirut or take a day trip to other coastal towns like Byblos, Tripoli or Tyre, only a handful of tourists take the opportunity to get to know the country outside of the bustling city […]
18 Underwater Photos That Will Inspire You To Go Diving In The Philippines
In 2017, I spent almost half a year in the Philippines, during which time I had the opportunity to work as Divemaster at a dive center in Siquijor for several months. Not only did I discover tons of beautiful dive sites all over the Philippines but I also got to know other dive enthusiasts. One […]
12+ Awesome Day Trips From Beirut
When exploring Lebanon, you will probably spend most of your time in Beirut. The vibrant capital city offers plenty of cultural and historical spots to visit – you can easily spend a few days here. However, the area around Beirut features even more stunning places: several impressive UNESCO sites, idyllic fishing towns, and beautiful nature […]
My Ultimate Top 5 Places To See In Lebanon
→ Diesen Post gibt es auch auf Deutsch // This post is also available in German The Middle Eastern nation of Lebanon is a country of stark contrasts: beautiful Mediterranean beaches and high mountain ranges, Christianity and Islam, ancient history and modern lifestyles. However, what makes Lebanon even more special are the locals with their warm hospitality, […]