The Red Corals of Zlarin
By Anita Palada, Croatian Travel Journal – https://croatiantraveljournal.com
According to Greek mythology, red corals were made when Perseus beheaded Medusa and threw her head into the sea. Covered in blood from Medusa’s head, the seaweed at...
How to Avoid Pickpockets in Europe — Tips for Outsmarting the Thieves
If you’re planning a trip to Europe you’ve undoubtedly been warned about the danger of pickpockets. It is important to be vigilant because thousands of tourists are victims of pickpockets each year —...
Guide To Using Smartphones, SIM Cards, and Data Plans In Europe
Having a high-speed data plan while traveling Europe is almost a necessity these days — especially for navigating with Google Maps and finding restaurant recommendations. Unfortunately, using iPhones and Android smartphones in Europe...
Best Travel Shoes For Women | In-Depth Guide To Shoes That Offer Comfort, Support...
The most common question we get from women is about choosing the right shoes for travel—because finding cute and comfortable travel shoes that are sturdy enough to withstand hours of walking can be...
A Real Jurassic Park – In Center of Portugal
The Silver Coast of Portugal is not only a haven for surfers and sunseekers. If you venture just a little further inland, you can encounter million-year-old dinosaur footsteps, psychedelic caves and unique geological phenomenas...
Best Travel Shoes — Fashionable & Comfortable Shoes for Traveling
Picking the correct travel shoes is one of the most important (and most frustrating) parts of traveling to Europe. I still struggle with it — But don’t worry because in this guide I...
Afghanistan: Reflections from a “Trip of a Lifetime” (Literally) in 1978
While I know otherwise, I often find myself wondering if the name “Afghanistan” comes from some ancient word for “tragedy.”
Afghanistan is in the headlines yet again — swiftly, and with almost no resistance,...
My 1978 “Hippie Trail” Journal: From Mashhad, Iran, to Herat, Afghanistan
With the fall of Afghanistan, I’ve been reflecting on my travel experiences there as a 23-year-old backpacker on the “Hippie Trail” from Istanbul to Kathmandu. Yesterday and today, it’s a poor yet formidable land...
My 1978 “Hippie Trail” Journal: Herat, Afghanistan
With the fall of Afghanistan, I’ve been reflecting on my travel experiences there as a 23-year-old backpacker on the “Hippie Trail” from Istanbul to Kathmandu. Yesterday and today, it’s a poor yet formidable land...
My 1978 “Hippie Trail” Journal: A Second Dreamy Day in Herat
With the fall of Afghanistan, I’ve been reflecting on my travel experiences there as a 23-year-old backpacker on the “Hippie Trail” from Istanbul to Kathmandu. Yesterday and today, it’s a poor yet formidable land...
