9 Amazing Glowworm Caves North Island Secrets.

9 Amazing Glowworm Caves North Island Secrets.

Introduction, The first time I switched off my torch in cave I swore out loud. Not because I was scared okay a little but because the ceiling suddenly looked like someone had pinned galaxy to the rock above my head. Hundreds of tiny blue green dots perfectly still, reflected in water below. My friend whispered, “Don’t move.” I wasn’t planning to. That’s the thing about glowworm caves. Photos never get it right. You have to Read more

Greenpoint Brooklyn Restaurants Worth Trying.

“New york brooklyn greenpoint” Restaurants Worth Trying.

Introduction, I once told friend I would “grab a quick bite” in Greenpoint before an evening plan. Four hour later I had eaten pierogi walked past bakery line that wrapped around the corner ducked into taco counter because smell won, and still never made it to my plan. That is Greenpoint. It is the northernmost corner of Brooklyn, it is small enough to walk end to end and almost every block give you a reason Read more

Tallinn Old Town Walking Route: What to See and Do.

Tallinn Old Town Walking Route: What to See and Do.

Introduction, Tallinn’s Old Town is a lovely place to explore on foot, with medieval towers, historic buildings, charming square around almost every corner. Since the area is quite compact, you can see many of its main highlights without spending hour traveling from one place to another.little planning can make your visit even easier, especially when walking through the sloping streets and deciding which landmarks you want to see first. From famous historic site to quieter Read more

Glowworm Caves North Island:

Glowworm Caves North Island: Plan Your Visit.

Introduction, We’d been driving for almost two hours slightly lost, definitely hungry. When we finally pulled into Waitomo. Twenty minutes later I was sitting in tiny boat in pitch darkness and above me was what looked like an entire galaxy. Someone had pasted onto cave ceiling. “wait this is real?” It absolutely was. If you are planning a North Island trip and glowworm caves are on your list — good instinct. Everything you need to Read more

What to Do in Semuc Champey, Guatemala.

What to Do in Semuc Champey, Guatemala.

Introduction, The truck’s engine was making weird noises and the hard seat was starting to hurt my back.. We had been driving on a rough road outside Lanquín for about forty minutes. There were about eleven other travelers with us and we were all holding onto the metal rail. Then the trees opened up. I looked down and saw beautiful turquoise pool surrounded by jungle. The water looked like little piece of the sky. I Read more

Greenpoint Brooklyn: A First-Time Visitor’s Guide,

Introduction, First time I got off the G train at Greenpoint Brooklyn .I genuinely thought. I would gotten off at the wrong stop. No towering skyline no crush of tourists. just quiet tree-lined streets, Polish bakery on the corner, and this strange, comforting hum of a neighborhood. That felt like it was not trying to impress anyone. I remember standing there with my duffel bag slightly confused. until I turned onto Franklin Street and everything Read more

Best Things to Do in Tallinn, Estonia,

Introduction, I still remember standing in Raekoja Plats at seven in the morning — completely alone, except for some guy sweeping cobblestones outside a café. No tourists, no tour groups shouting about meeting points. Just fog curling off the medieval towers and the smell of something amazing baking nearby. That was moment Tallinn really won me over. It is the kind of city that quietly grow on you before you even realize it. You think Read more

How to Stay Safe While Traveling Alone.

Introduction. Solo travel can be one of the most exciting and empowering things you ever do. . but staying aware of your surrounding really does matter. Before you head out take some time research your destination save important emergency number and share your itinerary with someone you trust it make a real difference if anything ever goes wrong. Try to choose accommodation in a safe area and always keep copy of your ID somewhere secure Read more

What to Pack for a Solo Trip: Essential Travel Checklist.

Introduction. The night before my first solo trip to Portugal and I’m standing over an open suitcase that somehow has four phone chargers. and zero pairs of socks. I would packed like I was relocating not visiting a country for ten days. Two weeks later. I came home having worn maybe a third of what I brought and wishing I would packed a few things I never even thought of like a doorstop for extra Read more