“For the variety of it’s charms and the power of it’s spell, I do not know another place in the world that compares to it”, is what Hiram Bingham, the American explorer who rediscovered the citadel of Machu Picchu in 1911, said. And now this Wonder of the Modern World is one of the most […]
Vacation Paradise Lembongan Island near Bali
With a short ferry ride away, Nusa Lembongan, or Lembongan island, is a picture-perfect paradise island off the coast of Bali. Plus, it is a part of Nusa islands archipelago, known as “Nusa islands”, and can be easily explored within a few days, or, may be, a week, while some travelers even choose it as […]
And Let There Be Light…
For centuries, and, probably, since the beginning of the mankind, Sun has been cherished and celebrated as the symbol of abundance, generosity, prosperity, warmth and life itself. Across the world and it’s different continents, cultures and civilizations, still evident and visible today through Art, architecture, culture, customs, folklore and traditions. Who knows for sure how […]
Inti Raymi, Sun Festival and Life Celebrations in Cusco
I am in a theater, watching a ballet performance of “Snegurochka”, or a Russian version of Frozen, with all the dancing, music, costumes, decorations and celebrations. Celebrations of spring, new beginnings and Yarilo, Slavic Sun God. All of a sudden it feels somehow familiar to me. Have I seen and experienced something similar before? A […]
Pacific Rim, First Nations and Wild Pacific Trail
I keep twirling umbrella in my hands, and it seems to be the only colorful thing about this misty day. At one point I even wonder if it was better to stay in that cozy coffee place in Ucluelet I stopped by before my visit to Pacific Rim Reserve. Should have I? Definitely not. I […]
Blissing among beautiful flowers in Carlsbad
What place would please and cheer up any woman on International Women’s Day or any special occasion for that matter? Travel is not only about discovering new lands and rediscovering favorite places and cities, it is also about experiencing nature and its beauty. When I heard about flower fields in Carlsbad, California, I knew I wanted […]
Teotihuacan and The City of Gods
I was in Mexico City, completely surprised with its historic and cultural center and so much affection and romance, deciding where to travel to next. With many interesting historic and cultural places in the area, Teotihuacan, one of the most important archaeological sites in the world, seemed like an interesting place to be. Teotihuacan, known […]
From the Place of Love
I am writing this in, probably, one of the most romantic places in the world: Medano Beach Cabo, or more specifically La Playa del Amor in Cabo San Lucas. It seems like it’s been awhile since I opened a blank page and poured my heart and soul, and dedicated it to something I love so […]
Birds, Trees and Independent Nature of Pomac Sanctuary
“Where to next?” was frequently on my mind during my travels in Peru. Contrary to many travelers I met along the way, who had it all figured out: itineraries, locations, sights, schedule, etc. and, probably, life also, I was pretty much winging the whole trip… for better or even better. Besides knowing for sure that […]
Language of My Heart and Soul
The woman is speaking fast in Spanish, and I manage to understand a few words and sentences here and there, even reply… However, still not able to grasp the whole meaning of the conversation, since it is very important to me, and vocabulary seems to be rather for an advanced speaker. “Where is the interpreter?” […]