Author: nikkivella
The Best Bohol Tourist Spots – Our Guide to Bohol
It comes as no surprise that Bohol island in the Philippines is a popular destination. Bohol tourist spots include the quirky Chocolate Hills, cute tarsiers, stunning waterfalls, the organic Bohol Bee Farm, a man made forest, and a rural interior, thus ensuring that there are always many things to do in Bohol for those looking […]
Panglao Island Hopping Tour and why we don’t recommend it
The Panglao island hopping tour is one of the most popular activities in the region. The tour, departing from Alona beach, is typically priced at 400 PHP (about € 6.50) which is relatively cheap when compared to other island hopping tours in El Nido and Coron. We figured that Panglao island hopping was cheaper due […]
10 Tourist Spots in Coron, Palawan – A Guide to Coron
Coron was right at the top of our list of places to visit in the Philippines, having been highly recommended by many people who had traveled extensively around the country before we did. Lake Kayangan, one of the most famous tourist spots in Coron, Palawan is shown on every poster advertising the region and we […]
El Nido Itinerary for Three Days – Exploring Palawan
El Nido is a little beach town nestled at the foot of the karst cliffs on the northwest side of Palawan. This El Nido itinerary will show you how the town is a popular backpacker hangout with all the usual amenities typically found in such places, and is is a great base from where to […]
Puerto Princesa Underground River Tour Do It Yourself Guide in Palawan
The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park (also known as the Puerto Princesa Underground River or PPUR), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the highlights of the island of Palawan in the Philippines. This Puerto Princesa Underground River tour do it yourself guide will assist you in making the most out of your […]
Thoughts Before We Leave Home – Part 2
Thoughts Before We Leave Home – Part 2 – 5 things we’re looking forward to and 5 challenges we expect to face on our travels This is Part 2 of our post highlighting the adventures we hope to experience and the travel challenges we expect to face as we embark on our nomadic journey! Related: […]
Thoughts Before We Leave Home – Part 1
Thoughts Before We Leave Home – Part 1 – 5 things we’re looking forward to and 5 challenges we expect to face on our travels One week left before we leave home indefinitely in search of new adventures! Despite having taken the final decision a few months ago, the reality of quitting our jobs, selling […]
The 10 Most Beautiful Monasteries in Armenia
Visiting Armenia? The Caucasian country is full of scenic spots, but what really sets it apart are the beautiful monasteries in Armenia built on mountain tops or hidden within gorges. When reading through blogs and guidebooks in preparation for our trip to Georgia and Armenia, we were surprised to find that almost all recommended sites […]
The Best Things to do In and Around Baden-Baden during Christmas Time
After deciding to use Baden-Baden as our base during part of our all-girls trip around Luxembourg, the Alsace region of France and the Black Forest region of Germany, I was told by a German resident that “there’s Germany and then there’s Baden-Baden” presumably referring to the fact that the town is best known for its […]
Cheeky Passport’s Guide to Visiting Abkhazia – What to do and practical tips
There’s something enticing about travelling to a place which nobody seems to know about (and which according to the UN is not even a country) and it was this very aura of mystery which inspired us to include visiting Abkhazia on our itinerary during our recent trip to the Caucasus. Most foreigners require a visa […]