“Reyka-what?” Ahh, Reykjavík. Iceland’s capital of all things effortlessly hip and cool (it is the world’s most northern capital city after all), with its brightly painted buildings in an array of colours, quirky architecture that ranges from dynamic modern to traditional Scandinavian designs, eclectic street art, a vibrant nightlife and music scene and extremely creative people. […]
Author: Tosh Bene
Inspired by Iceland – The Land of Fire & Ice
Oh, Iceland…you beautiful, majestic country. With your otherworldly lunar-like landscapes, thundering massive waterfalls, active volcanoes, bursting geysers and of course, those rugged fjord hiking trails on mountains that jut out of the Earth below. Oh, and not to mention your Northern Lights that dance in the dark Icelandic night skies in a multitude of colours. […]
What Solo Travel Has Taught Me
Travelling isn’t always a walk in the park, especially if you are completely on your own. It may feel downright daunting to most people to go off on a journey all on their own and it is certainly a lot easier for others to just get up and go. While travelling solo you’ll definitely have […]
25 Photos That Will Inspire You To Book A Trip To Germany
Ohh, Germany. The land of breathtaking alpine scenery, fairy tale villages dotted with half timbered houses, hearty and delectable cuisine, stunning castles and not to mention, delicious German beer. Although many people associate Germany with the horrible events of WWII, Germany is now a multicultural country with kindhearted people and is known to have some […]
6 Ways Travelling Will Change You
For me personally, there is no greater feeling than heading to the airport with my bags packed and passport in hand knowing that in a few hours, I will be in a new country, with new sights, sounds, scents and customs. Whether you realize it, or not, travelling will change your outlook on life. Stepping […]
25 Photos That Will Inspire You To Book A Trip To Malta
Malta is a country that is bursting with history and beauty around every corner. The entire country looks and feels like you’re opening the pages of a history book. The colourful wooden balconies that jut out from the sides of buildings, the intricate and quirky door knockers that adorn almost every single door and not […]
5 Solo Travel Myths That Need To Be Debunked
In the last few years, solo travel has jumped immensely within the travel industry. More and more people are taking their own travel dreams into their own hands and turning them into a realty, whether or not they have someone to share the journey with. Whether you’re male, female, single, or attached, solo travel is […]
Some of My Most Awkward Travel Moments
Whether you’re heading near, or far, it’s no secret that travelling is awesome and can be a lot of fun. It can also boost your mood, increase your well being and generally make you a happier, more humble and well rounded person, but travel isn’t all sunshine, rainbows and Instagram worthy pictures. Most people tend […]
Hiking the Acropole des Draveurs Trail within Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie National Park
“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” – Albert Einstein “Green is the prime colour of the world, and from that which its loveliness arises.” – Pedro Calderon de la Barca Last weekend, my sister and I decided to take a somewhat spontaneous road trip to the Charlevoix region of Quebec […]
Travel Throwback – My First Taste of Travelling Overseas
I was cleaning out my closet a few weeks ago when I came across a humongous box that was filled to the brink with old photos, albums and a ton of negatives. I sat cross legged and curiously opened each photo envelope only to discover eight packs of photos and negatives from my first overseas…ever! […]