The internet will tell you everything about idyllic Maltese beaches, stunning architecture and sunny weather. While this is all true, it’s only part of the reality on this tiny Mediterranean island. Malta is full of surprises, contradictions and paradoxes. Let me present you with a list of 10 things that […]
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You don’t talk ill about the dead. The authors of the colourful graves in Romanian Săpânța disregard this rule. With dark humour and incredible directness, they disclose people’s flaws and describe how they died. Welcome to the Merry Cemetery – a graveyard with no taboos, where death is a topic
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Cycling tours are a great way to explore new places and get some exercise. But after spending a lot of time on your bike, getting a good night’s sleep is crucial. A good tent is one of the most essential pieces of gear. There are a lot of different tents
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Most people visit the Maramures region in the north of Romania for the Merry Cemetery. The vibrant and joyful necropolis is in fact one-of-a-kind, but it’s not the only special place in the area. The tiny village of Breb is a peaceful retreat where you can discover the vibrant traditions
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No matter where you travel, being able to speak the local language is always a plus. It makes getting around easier, helps you make friends, and allows you to get to know the country on a completely different level. But learning a new language can be tough. In this post,
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Bicycle touring is as old as the bicycle itself, but recently, it has seen a resurgence in popularity. It’s easy to understand why: Cycling is inexpensive and relaxing, and there’s no better way to see the world. You can go anywhere you can imagine on two wheels. Camping is another
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Are you dreaming about a bicycle tour? Or maybe you’ve already picked your destination, set the date, and the pre-journey anxiety is kicking in? Been there, done that. Let me share the 10 things I wish I had known before my first bicycle tour. 1. The first step will be
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A broken tent in the middle of nowhere can turn the best adventure into a nightmare. Over the years of touring with my bike and camping in my tent, things didn’t always go smoothly. I had to deal with a ripped tent fabric and a broken pole, and I will
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Bułgaria, z jednymi z najdzikszych gór w Europie, to fascynujące miejsce na wyprawy rowerowe. Turyści często ją przeoczają, ze względu na jej peryferialne położenie, więc jeśli szukasz kierunku “poza ubitym szlakiem”, ten bałkański kraj na pewno przypadnie ci do gustu. Mój praktyczny przewodnik pomoże ci przygotować się na wyjazd rowerowy
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Many beginners are concerned about hygiene on a bicycle tour. How can you stay fresh and clean with a light and small toiletry bag that doesn’t add too much weight to your luggage? The good thing is that it all seems more complicated from your home’s comfort than it is
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One name repeatedly came up in my conversations with other travellers and locals about Albania. Having heard about the bizarre city planning, unconventional architecture and magical aura, I had to visit Gjirokaster – a town which gave Albania the most atrocious dictator Enver Hoxha and the influential writer Ismail Kadare.
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Taking good care of your sleeping bag is essential if you want it to keep you warm and cosy on as many nights in the tent as possible. How often should you wash your sleeping bag? How to store it so that it doesn’t lose its properties? What to do
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Król lasu. Waży do 600 kg. Niedźwiedź to silna i przerażająca bestia. Jest jednak bestia, która go sobie podporządkowała. Potwór straszniejszy i okrutniejszy od niedźwiedzia. Włożył niedźwiedziowi pierścień do nosa i przypiął go na łańcuch. Zmusił futrzanego olbrzyma do chodzenia po gorących płytach i tańczenia. Człowiek, najokrutniejsze zwierzę świata, od
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The king of the forest. Up to 600 kg heavy. Bear is a strong and scary beast. But there is one beast that tamed him. A creature even scarier and much crueller than a bear. He put a ring into the bear’s nose and dragged him on a chain. He
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Przemierzając góry Pindus rowerem, doświadczyłam wymagających podjazdów, bliskości dziewiczej przyrody i niezwykłej gościnności. Świat był zielony i pachniał gorącymi sosnowymi igłami. Droga była pusta, a ja szczęśliwa. Zawsze wyobrażałam sobie, że Grecja latem jest żółta, sucha i zakurzona. Ale Pindus był inny. Pierwsze co zauważyłam po przekroczeniu granicy albańsko-greckiej w
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The world was green and smelled like hot pine needles. The road was empty, and I was happy. I always imagined Greece in the summer was yellow and dusty. But the Pindus was different. The first thing I noticed after crossing the Albanian-Greek border in Kakavia was the silence. A
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Sarajevo is undoubtedly the most amazing city I ever visited. Surrounded by raw mountains, multicultural, and an extraordinary atmosphere of openness mixed with melancholy, I could spend a lifetime exploring its secrets. Check out my list of off-the-beaten-track things to do in Sarajevo (and some more popular places to see
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Permet i rzeka Vjosa Czułam się, jakby ktoś przejechał moje nogi walcem. Nawet wyjście z namiotu było wyzwaniem. Zaklęłam, gdy uświadomiłam sobie, że nie mam nic na śniadani. Do najbliższego sklepu były trzy kilometry. Właścicielka kempingu, Dona, uratowała mnie, oferując biały ser, gotowane jajka i świeże kozie masło. Było jeszcze
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Permet and Vjosa River Every bit of my legs felt like a heavy rock fell on them. Even getting out of the tent was a challenge. I cursed when I realised I didn’t have anything for breakfast and the nearest shop was three kilometres away. The owner of my campsite,
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Feeding yourself when travelling by bike is not easy. After hours of pedalling, your body needs plenty of calories. But the more you eat, the more food you need to carry in the panniers, especially when you travel through remote places with few shops and limited options. I have been
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Malta is not all about sunbathing, swimming and sightseeing. It is also terrific for enthusiasts of urban exploration. In the south of the island in Marsaskala, I found an urbex gem: Jerma Palace Hotel. Despite the perfect location by the beach, the hotel has been empty for 15 years. Once
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