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Hipmunk CityLove: Discovering the History in Sarajevo

Bullet holes and resin roses stand out against the vibrant life in Sarajevo — a juxtaposition which leaves many visitors speechless. Here, the tragic recent history of this Bosnian capital lies entangled with the city’s colorful present, creating a place not only to explore the riches it now offers today, but also it’s past. Although theContinue reading “Hipmunk CityLove: Discovering the History in Sarajevo”

Hipmunk CityLove: Offbeat Attractions in Paris

Paris may be known as the City of Love, but there is so much more to the French capital than just that. While most visitors to Paris check out the Louvre and Notre Dame, today I’m giving you the tips on where to find the funky, the cool, the offbeat attractions in Paris. The Paris SewerContinue reading “Hipmunk CityLove: Offbeat Attractions in Paris”

Hipmunk Citylove: Exploring Historic Sites in Athens

Athens, Greece, has no shortage of historic and breathtaking sites to explore. This ancient city — one of the oldest in the world — is loaded with historic sites, which gives visitors a chance not only to learn about the city’s past, but also to understand what makes the Greek capital so mesmerizing. With half-a-million whoContinue reading “Hipmunk Citylove: Exploring Historic Sites in Athens”

Rivers of relaxation – the magic and majesty of our European waterways

We’ve all been there. That agonizing decision. Where to book the next holiday? Nowadays as the working day spills evermore into our precious leisure time, it’s more critical than ever to make sure that we choose the right getaway. A break which will give us maximum relaxation time and a welcome change from the anonymousContinue reading “Rivers of relaxation – the magic and majesty of our European waterways”

Holiday in Mexico: A land of many facets

Editor’s Note: This post is in collaboration with Thomson. Mexico is a vast country, with over 750 thousand square miles to it, it straddles the Americas and two oceans. Sparkling beach, dusting plain, dewy rainforests and mountain ranges come together to shape its awe-inspiring landscape. Ancient Mayan ruins crumble along the coastline, urban areas sizzleContinue reading “Holiday in Mexico: A land of many facets”

Visiting London: Affordable Travel Options

Traveling to London for the first time can be a little scary for a multitude of reasons. England’s capital city is one of the most vibrant business and entertainment hubs in the entire world. After recently being crowned the most expensive city in the world to reside in as reported by the Guardian, many visitorsContinue reading “Visiting London: Affordable Travel Options”

Behind the wall of Bethlehem

We see it before we even “arrive” to Bethlehem, a massive, concrete wall spanning as far as the eye can see, rolling up and down hills and into the horizon. On top of the wall rest lookout towers, barbed wire and remote-controlled machine guns. As I pull the rental car I am driving up toContinue reading “Behind the wall of Bethlehem”

The elephants of Instagram

//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js // <![CDATA[ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); // ]]> I often get asked what my life is like as an expat in Thailand. But, more than anything else, I get asked what my experiences with elephants entail. So, what is it like? Well, for starters, I don’t spend every day with them. I’m notContinue reading “The elephants of Instagram”

2013: Life-changing moments as an expat

“Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes/Five hundred twenty-five thousand moments so dear/ Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes/How do you measure, measure a year?” — RENT, Jonathan Larson How do you measure a year? This year, it was all about defining moments as an expat in Thailand. Moments that changed my life, momentsContinue reading “2013: Life-changing moments as an expat”