Ahh, Vegueta. The romantic old quarter and original settlement of Las Palmas, was my favourite place to visit during my trip to Gran Canaria. Chalk full of charming old world Canarian architecture and Spanish music playing from the tiny restaurants, Vegueta is the quintessential Canarian experience. Getting to Vegueta is very easy, you could even […]
Historic cities
How To Spend A Layover In Ponta Delgada
During my recent trip to the Canary Islands, I had a short layover in Ponta Delgada, which is the capital city of the Azores and located on São Miguel Island, one of nine islands situated in the Portuguese archipelago. Little did I know that I would be visiting Ponta Delgada for much longer than I […]
Picturesque Towns To Visit On A Day Trip From Las Palmas De Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria is teeming with beautiful towns, villages and seaside gems to visit complete with colourful Canarian architecture and awe inspiring vistas surrounding them. With so many places to choose from, how can you visit them all? Trust me, it was hard to decide what places I wanted to visit and because I did not […]
The Journey To Gran Canaria With An Unexpected Turn Of Events
The Canary Islands, a beautiful Spanish archipelago located off the coast of northwestern Africa, is a group of seven volcanic islands each known for their very different landscapes and terrain. The seven islands are Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Tenerife, Fuerteventura, La Gomera, La Palma and El Hierro. Earlier this year, during one of our coldest days […]
12 Reasons Why You Need To Visit Austria
Austria is one of my favourite countries that I’ve recently had the chance to travel to. I was blown away by the natural beauty of the mountain scenery that surrounded me as I made my way from each destination every couple of days, which in the end, made it very difficult to leave. The cities […]
12 Reasons Why You Should Visit Croatia
Perhaps I’m biased about Croatia being one of the most beautiful countries in the world, since I’m half Croatian, but hearing all the reviews of people that have visited, I’d say I’m not alone when I say that. Croatia has everything a traveller would want; pristine beaches, turquoise waters, sleepy towns and villages, great food, […]
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Visiting The Taj Mahal – Everything You Need To Know Before You Go
So, funny story…in high school, I was given the name Tosh Mahal, but never in my life, especially back then, would I have imagined that one day I’d be standing in Agra, staring in awe at one of the greatest man made Wonders of the World. The Taj Mahal dates back to 1630 and is […]
Two Days In Delhi – Exploring India’s Capital City
India’s capital city of Delhi is a city unlike any other in the entire world. Unique in many ways, Delhi is a melting pot of cultures, architecture and history that any curious traveller would want to immerse themselves in at least once in their life. Delhi (New and Old) is not a city for the […]
Exploring Jaipur, India – A Guide To The Pink City
Jaipur, the largest and capital city of the desert state of Rajasthan, is a city unlike any other that I’ve been to. Dubbed as The Pink City, Jaipur’s stucco buildings are painted in a blush pink tone, which makes it one of the most colourful cities in all of India. In 1876, Maharaja Ram Singh […]
How I Spent Two Weeks Travelling In India
Saying that travelling in India can be overwhelming, may be putting it lightly. The sights, the sounds, the smells and everything in between can be a lot to handle, especially for your first time visit. A little over a year ago, when my long time friend, Shayne, who runs VividLife Journeys, came to me with […]