Ever found yourself melting into a puddle on vacation, wondering if those TikTok hacks actually work? Trust me, I’ve been there. From sweltering Southeast Asian markets to scorching European summers, I’ve endured enough heat to know what’s pure marketing fluff and what actually saves you from heatstroke. So, let’s talk about beating the heat when you travel, not with vague...

As my summer vacation continued, I found myself enjoying Umag where i was stationed, more and more. While Umag is known for its laid-back vibe, scenic promenade, and summer festivals, one place stood out and truly shaped my experience: a beachside restaurant called La Capannina. This wasn’t just any restaurant, it became a little happy place for me. I dined...

I am back from vacation. This summer, I set out to recharge by the sea, and I found the perfect place to do just that in Umag, Croatia, which i had visited just recently. Nestled on the Istrian coast, Umag was my peaceful home base, offering crystal-clear waters, delicious seafood, and laid-back Adriatic charm. But one hot summer day, I...

A common belief holds that swimming during midday, specifically between 10 AM and 4 PM, is inherently dangerous due to peak sun exposure. Many people avoid the water entirely during these hours, or restrict themselves to shaded areas, missing out on what can be a truly refreshing and often less crowded experience. While the sun’s intensity is indeed highest, dismissing...

It is always a challenge to escape the summer season here in Mostar. It is also a challenge to find new places where you can escape to when the heat in the city just gets a little bit too much.luckily we found such a place south of Mostar this past weekend. It is a restaurant called Laks and is also...

My sister and her family took a little adventure to one of northern Italy’s most picturesque spots, Miramare Castle, just outside of Trieste. I wanted to share some of her images from this place. Perched above the sparkling blue Adriatic Sea, this 19th-century castle is the kind of place that looks like it was pulled straight from a fairy tale,...

This year, I celebrated my 38th birthday in a way that was simple, quiet, and exactly what I needed, on the beautiful island of Korčula, at the Aminess Port 9 Resort. No big party, no fancy dinners or late-night dancing. Just me, my dog Beni, and my sister, her husband, and their kids, sharing a few sun-drenched days by the...

After winding roads through vineyards, hilltop towns steeped in history, truffle-scented meals, and crystalline coastlines, our Istria adventure has come to its final chapter, and there’s no better place to close this sun-soaked story than Rovinj. Nestled on the western coast of the Istrian Peninsula, Rovinj feels like it was painted into existence. With its pastel buildings clinging to a...

I will continue with my summer images from the island Brac in Croatia. Recently I showed you the town of Nerezisca, and in today’s post I will share some sights from Supetar, which is the main city of the island. With a population of around three thousand people, it is the island’s largest town. It is accessible by ferry from...

When I first set out on this journey, I knew it would be something special. The vastness of the American Southwest, the iconic places I had dreamt of visiting for years, and the freedom of the open road all called to me. I loved writing about my journey in the previous extensive posts. In today’s post I want to recap...