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One of the things that impressed me in Doha was the way the past, present and the future live in harmony. And nothing better represents the history of Qatar than Souq Waqif, the old and still alive market in Doha. Souqs are traditional markets found in most Arab cities, especially in North Africa and in […]
Beneath the sands of the desert of Qatar, there is a natural phenomenon known as “Desert Rose”. When thousands of grains of crystallized sand come together creating a mineral formation that resembles a rose. This formation so typical of Qatar served as inspiration for the design of the brand new National Museum of Qatar. Read […]
On the way to the Acropolis I found the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Those majestic ruins that protruded above the treetops were an invitation. The day was ending in Athens and I left the Acropolis for the morning of the next day and went to contemplate the “endless temple”. Did not understand? I will explain. […]
In a country where 95% of the population follows Buddhism, it is not surprising that there are thousands of temples spread across Thailand. There are more than 40 thousand of them and more than 400 temples in Bangkok. Therefore, it is natural not to know which temples to visit. In this post I bring you […]
The Castelo de São Jorge in Lisbon was the first vision I had of the city on my first trip to Portugal. From the plane window, at 6 am on a day in March 2014, just before landing at Lisbon International Airport. Shining with the first morning light. For over 8 centuries being one of […]
Istanbul is one of the largest cities in the world and we realize when we are about to landing in the city. For this reason, choosing where to stay in Istanbul is essential to enjoy the city well. So, where to stay in Istanbul? *** The good news is that everything that matters in Istanbul […]
I know that planning a trip to Thailand can be very complicated for those who are going for the first time. There are so many options for destinations, so many islands and beaches that we don’t know where to start. Thinking about that and to make your life easier, I put together a classic itinerary […]
It was only on my third trip to Istanbul that I finally visited the Blue Mosque. The most important mosque in Turkey is also the main tourist spot in the city, but it’s not so easy to get in there. Because some reasons such as religious holidays and the daily prayers. And for my bad […]
Ecuador is one of the countries with the most volcanoes in his territory. And I’m talking about a hundred of volcanoes in an area smaller than Austria. Even before arriving in Quito, from the window of the plane we can see a dozen of them. Visiting volcanoes in Ecuador is mandatory for anyone visiting the […]
Nusa Penida has become one of the most desired destinations for travelers visiting Indonesia. Located close to Bali, the island is an excellent option to include in your itinerary in Indonesia. Here I’ll explain everything about Nusa Penida, Nusa Ceningan and Nusa Lembongan. Only 30 minutes by boat from Bali, the Nusa Islands are the […]