Not sure which restaurant to pick in Genoa? After living for 5 years in this northern Italian city, here are my 28 recommendations.
Route from Artenara to the Caballero Caves and Los Candiles
Wondering how to get to the Caballero Caves from Artenara? The trail offers breathtaking views, the wonderful shade of a pine forest, and a few more surprises.
Circular route in Gran Canaria: Bentaiga-Cuevas del Rey-La Solana
Visit the Cuevas del Rey on this hiking route around Bentaiga and travel back in time to the days of Gran Canaria's first settlers. Technical details Difficulty: moderate. Distance: 10.2 km. Hiking time: 3 hours without stops (5.5 h with stops). Elevation gain: 635 m. Start: Parking lot by the base of Bentaiga. Finish: Parking lot by the base of Bentaiga….
3-Week Road Trip in Indonesia: Java and Borneo
Spending 3 weeks traveling around Indonesia? Take a look at this 21-day itinerary exploring Java and Borneo. Our 21-day itinerary through Indonesia 1. Technical stop in Jakarta Days 1 and 2: the flight We flew from Barcelona to Jakarta on an overnight flight with a layover in Dubai with the airline…
Pulau Derawan: How to Get There and Stay 7 Days on the Island
While doing some research, I came across a comment that went something like this: “When Pulau Derawan appeared, I burst into tears. It was the island I had been dreaming of.” I can tell you that even though my arrival was a bit different—mostly because you couldn't see a single thing—the next day I completely understood (and shared) that exact feeling. How to get to…
E4 trail between Paleochora and Sougia: are you up for this coastal trek?
Do you love hiking trails that combine semi-deserted beaches, turquoise waters, and jaw-dropping views? Here’s the E4 trail between Paleochora and Sougia. I'd say it’s tailor-made for you! 😉 Technical details Step-by-step from Paleochora to Sougia The hardest part of this hike is the lack of shade along the…
3-day, 2-night route through Bromo and Ijen with a private driver
Climb an active volcano? Watch the sunrise over Bromo? Reach the sulfur lake covering Mount Ijen? All this and more in just 3 days and 2 nights. 😉 3D/2N itinerary through the Bromo and Ijen volcanoes To take a circular route through the volcanic areas of Bromo and Ijen…
Trekking through the Samaria Gorge
An abandoned village, "kri-kri" goats, and Crete's deepest gorge: are you going to miss the hike through Samaria Gorge? I don't think so… 😉 Technical details Difficulty: medium-low. Length: 16 km (one way). Elevation gain/loss: 1,240 m (descent). Hiking time: 4–6 hours. Start: Xyloskalo, Omalos (trailhead entrance). Finish: Agia Roumeli (end…
4 Ways to Organize Your Visit to Bromo and Ijen
Want to add Bromo and Ijen to your Indonesia trip but having trouble choosing the best way to get around? If you're traveling on your own, you have up to 4 options to choose from: How to visit Bromo and Ijen Most travelers do their visit to Bromo and Ijen as a one-way trip from…
Follow in the smugglers' footsteps: Beget – Rocabruna circular hiking route
What do you look for in a day of trekking in Catalonia? The Smugglers' Trail, a circular hiking route between Beget and Rocabruna, has it all: a ruined castle, the Beget river carved into rock, protected forests, a medieval village frozen in time, and panoramic views of Alta Garrotxa. Are you…