Nothing quite prepares you for Tokyo. Not for the neon lights or the back-alleys buzzing with Yakitori grills, not for the city-sized fish markets or the ancient temples, the anime crazes or the const

Sit back and imagine this for a moment: crystal clear, turquoise waters. Muscular surfer boys and beautiful beach babes playing volleyball together. Blue skies and sunshine for most of the year, and t

When in doubt about where to begin when travelling South America, always go for the underdog. Quito might not be as famous for nightlife and music as Rio de Janeiro or Buenos Aires; it is not as well-

There is no better way to explore a city than through local eyes. That’s why our writers always try their best to find out what the coolest local hot spots are, the trendiest bars and restaurants, and

For a French citizen like me, Spain usually means affordable, easy and enjoyable holidays. So it’s not really a surprise if every summer, I feel like half of my country’s population deserts our territ

Before I visited St Petersburg, all I knew about it was what I had seen in the animated film ‘Anastasia’. I’m not sure what that says about me but I grew up singing ‘Journey to the Past’, feeling terr

Part of what makes Travelettes so unique is the team of women behind it. Ten profiles of experienced travelers, who share their stories, their passion for the world and their adventures. Each month, w

Sit back and imagine this for a moment: crystal clear, turquoise waters. Muscular surfer boys and beautiful beach babes playing volleyball together. Blue skies and sunshine for most of the year, and t

Before I visited St Petersburg, all I knew about it was what I had seen in the animated film ‘Anastasia’. I’m not sure what that says about me but I grew up singing ‘Journey to the Past’, feeling terr

‘Getting to know you, getting to know all about you…’ You know the song, now we’re going to put it into action with a little bit of insight into the story of one of our very own Travelettes. Alex has

If you’ve never heard of Poznan, you’re not the only one. Before I found the city on a map when looking for weekend trips out of Berlin, I’d never heard of it either. Poznan is the 5th biggest city in

Before I visited St Petersburg, all I knew about it was what I had seen in the animated film ‘Anastasia’. I’m not sure what that says about me but I grew up singing ‘Journey to the Past’, feeling terr

Part of what makes Travelettes so unique is the team of women behind it. Ten profiles of experienced travelers, who share their stories, their passion for the world and their adventures. Each month, w

Before I visited St Petersburg, all I knew about it was what I had seen in the animated film ‘Anastasia’. I’m not sure what that says about me but I grew up singing ‘Journey to the Past’, feeling terr

A few months ago, I had occasion to take two weeks off work. I knew I wanted to go abroad but didn’t really know where. I wanted to travel not too far but not too close either, discover a city but als

I LOVE Morocco. I love the people, the colours, the cities and the fact that every place you go is so different from the last. I love eating bowls of Harira soup in the market and drinking steaming cu

Oh Amsterdam, how’d you get so beautiful? I ask myself this every morning. I’ve not always lived inner city, but oh boy, have I ended up in a good one. Just the other day I was walking down the canal

When I tell people that I was still a teenager the first time I set foot abroad on my own, I get all kinds of reactions, from amazement to disapproval. Some usually think that it’s great, as it ignite

What was supposed to be a trip for a couple of weeks in Northern Thailand, quickly turned into a six month stay, as I had fallen head over heels for the Chiang Mai vibe. In a blink, I started calling

Travelling with only a few possessions for prolonged periods of time has permanently changed my outlook on what it is to live (and travel) in a largely materialistic world. I’ve discovered that actual

The ferry pulls up in front of the Amsterdam Central Station and the bikes, motorcycles and cars around me start to rev their engines and push their pedals. There isn’t a moment to hesitate as I am su

Nothing quite prepares you for Tokyo. Not for the neon lights or the back-alleys buzzing with Yakitori grills, not for the city-sized fish markets or the ancient temples, the anime crazes or the const

Sand dunes, camels and oriental markets, or glassy high risers, cats and crazy nightlife – what is your idea of Tel Aviv? Mine was probably a little bit of both. Having met Israelis before, I knew Tel

Before I visited St Petersburg, all I knew about it was what I had seen in the animated film ‘Anastasia’. I’m not sure what that says about me but I grew up singing ‘Journey to the Past’, feeling terr

I’m not going to lie, when thinking about top tips for keeping fit when traveling, I caught myself thinking: ‘Would I actually freaking do this?’ Would I put time aside to condition and tone my body,

I had wanted to spend my birthday outside of the UK this year, so when my boyfriend suggested going to Estonia I immediately said YES! But I had no idea what to expect there. I was totally clueless. I

Last month I made my first visit to Croatia – and it definitely won’t be my last. Croatia is a country that has been recommended to me by fellow travellers for the last few years. When a low-cost airl

In case you haven’t heard, Copenhagen is apparently the world’s happiest city. While these surveys tend to be about life satisfaction rather than a long weekend holiday buzz, we felt there must be som

I have a confession to make: I have never stayed in the dorm room of a hostel. There, I said it. I don’t even think that it has anything to do with my wise old age of thirty-something; sharing a room

I’ve never really been a strictly religious person, although I have the greatest respect for those privileged enough to have found faith. Travel has always been the one constant in my life. Ever since

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When visiting Brisbane it is hard to walk out the door without burning a hole in your pocket. You are trying your best to save up, but when you are actually out there it is almost impossible to keep t

The last time I was in Rome I was a completely different person. I was freshly graduated from high school and – by virtue of my young age – going to Europe sans parents meant one thing to me: drinking

“Afghanistan?” the man at the airport check-in desk screamed at me as if I was completely crazy; “No, but close, Tajikistan” I answered with a big smile, as if I was casually flying to the US or Italy

As you know, we have started introducing you to our favourite traveling couples and decided to make this a series. Next up in our spotlight are Chanel and Stevo of the blog How far from Home, two crea

What was supposed to be a trip for a couple of weeks in Northern Thailand, quickly turned into a six month stay, as I had fallen head over heels for the Chiang Mai vibe. In a blink, I started calling

“I’m going to start in L.A., travel up the coast and then see where the road will take me,” my boyfriend explained to me through the microphone of his laptop. “I’ll be home in two or three weeks, babe

There are only 3.000 to 6.000 snow leopards estimated to be alive today – they are an endangered species. By some conservative estimates, you would be 10 times more likely to be struck by a lightning

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In case you haven’t heard, Copenhagen is apparently the world’s happiest city. While these surveys tend to be about life satisfaction rather than a long weekend holiday buzz, we felt there must be som

We’ve written a lot about Mexico before: we shamelessly professed our love for Tulum, gone on and on about La Paz (time and again), and given tips about Mexico City. But what can we say? There’s somet