Human connection is why we are here and it is the important relationships we create that steer us on the right path and accompany us through life. Coffee is at the center of the most cherished memories, however short or long these moments in time may be. They are about inspiring a journey of human connection that is shared over a couple of espressos or flat whites.
Read MoreParis, the city of love. Whether you plan to come for a short weekend or a week-long getaway, Paris will not disappoint. Explore the different arrondissements, each with its own distinct personality; people-watch the café terraces and wander along the winding banks of the Seine. The French capital is filled with beauty and exciting things that await to be explored and inhaled.
Read MoreI regard myself as very fortunate to have visited and lived in a number of different places around our globe. Each place has certainly left a mark on me in its very own way, yet there are only a few destinations that I felt very connected to. Sydney is one of those cities. It is a wonderful city, rich in culture, countless places to visit and many cool things to do, as well as a brilliant lifestyle to enjoy. Located right by the ocean and home to a number of beautiful beaches, it is a great place to visit and live in.
Read MoreInitially I was a little hesitant whether to do the Great Wall Tour or not mainly due to times and I have to admit that I was slightly lost among all the various tour operators offerings layover tours. Looking back, this has been one of the highlights of my travel life and one of the best attractions I have ever visited.
Read MoreFrankfurt is often doomed to be a bankers-only city, crowded with boring people in a suit that do not have a life. Well, partly this is very true. Yet, if I do not wear my suit, there are a number of cool things to do in the city. Being one of the key financial cities in the world, it is a cosmopolitan place and is called home by more and more expats. Frankfurt certainly is not a city you will fall in love with on first sight, but a city that certainly has its own charm and advantages. In case you work in finance, consulting or as a lawyer, it is small and you get around fast.
Read MoreI have lived three years in the British capital, which has been an inspiring and eye-opening time. London is an incredibly creative, forward thinking and fast paced city, attracting people from all angles of the world. One could write hundreds of pages worth of tips and tricks on where to go and how to live in London.
Read MoreCrazy, colourful and cosmopolitan. Berlin, the German capital, is renowned for its exceptional variety of attractions, its flourishing cultural scene and a way of life that is both fast-paced and relaxed is second to none in Germany. It is wonderful mix of old and new, between the traditional and the modern that set the city apart from the rest.
Read MoreIt may be best known for Oktoberferst, but Munich has more to offer than just beer. The Bavarian city has a grandeur and beauty to rival many European capitals. It offers more theatres and galleries than anywhere else in Germany, as well as an array of outstanding restaurants and cool bars. Munich is a metropolis rich of German heritage and tradition, but with an international flair, and a view of the Alps on the horizon.
Read MoreOut of the Moroccan desert rises Marrakesh, an oasis of beauty and tranquility that will gratifytravelers looking for adventure, rejuvenation, and the experience of a lifetime. Silhouettes of archways and minarets rise over the Red City, as the muezzin’s call to prayer echoes across the rose-colored sky. Those who visit Marrakesh will not soon forget it.
Read MoreThe news back home are dominated by conflicts and stabbings in Jerusalem, bombs and shootings in Tel Aviv. In reality, I am find myself walking through cities that are filled with warmth and love and the atmosphere is very different to what media proclaims. Then, we leave the streets and enter yet a totally different world. This world is called Machneyuda, which is a restaurant in Jerusalem and has gotten its name from the nearby Mahane Yehuda Market.
Read MoreBarcelona, the capital of Catalunya, located at the Mediterranean sea, attracts millions of people every year. The city is re-known for its mellow vibes and mild climate all year round, a hotspot for creatives, travelers and entrepreneurs alike. It is a truly colorful metropole that is rich and diverse in culture, art and people.
Read MoreI originally intended to do cover the entire country in one post, but then I realized that such is incredibly hard to do. There was too much beauty that has overcome my mates and I throughout our time in this magical place on earth. So, I decided to take it step-by-step and write a post about each destination as we wandered along. The first stop: Mandalay.
Read MoreI spent almost three months in Mexico during the summer of 2012, just before returning to London to watch the Summer Olympics. For the majority of the time I was living in Mexico City, before I decided to fly down to Yucatan to spend a few days at the sea. I hang out with a great bunch of Argentinians that were living in Playa Del Carmen. Marcos was one of them, and we decided to go on a spontaneous road-trip to Belize and Guatemala.
Read MoreThailand was the last stop of a two-months backpacking trip around Southeast Asia. I heard many mixed reviews, opinions and recommendations. In the end, you have to go out and create your own picture. I guess it was one of the first countries to open up and market themselves as an attractive travel destination in Asia.
Read More“There is magic in the city and a scent of infinite possibilities in the air,” my Israeli-born friend rhapsodises about her hometown. Tel Aviv presents the third largest economy in the Middle East, just short of desert superpowers Dubai and Abu Dhabi. ‘Silicon Wadi’, as it is commonly known, has quietly developed itself to be the second most fertile ground for young technology businesses.
Read MoreIn Mawlamyine, Myanmar, under the eyes of the largest reclining buddha statue in the world, Win Sein Taw Ya, one finds an inconspicuous water slide.
Read MoreI jump off the deck into the dark blue sea. I take a couple of strokes and look around. Mountain ranges are poking out of the water into the sky, each hiding a mystical karst within.
Read MoreThe Rocky Mountains are resting behind my back, whilst the mountain line in front separates Canada from the United States.
Read MoreWhen it comes to decide upon your next city break, Madrid is most likely not one of those initial destinations you have in mind. London, Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Lisbon or Barcelona, probably all come before the Spanish capital, which is tucked away in the heart of Spain, at almost 700 meters above sea level. Madrid is not only home to two world-famous football teams, Real, and its bitter rival, Atlético, but also to more than three million people, which makes it rank the sixth biggest city in Europe. Its cultural heritage and historic feel across its neighborhoods turn the city into one of the most livable places in the world according to Monocle. I have resided in this municipality for now almost 10 months, in order to complete my Master's degree.
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