Articles by: Alexandra

Haeundae Beach

Wonder-Filled Things To Do at Haeundae Beach, Busan, South Korea

Haeundae Beach is without doubt Busan’s most beloved shoreline. All things to do in Haeundae and all things happening on this beach are a sign of pure, understated happiness and simple delights of Korean life.

Here, where the city meets the sea and the mountains. Here, where Busan’s skyscrapers cast reflections in hues of green and blue. And sunsets steal the hearts of many.

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Giza Pyramids versus Teotihuacan Pyramids

Giza Pyramids vs. Teotihuacan Pyramids: Which Should You See First?

Giza Pyramids (Egypt) versus Teotihuacan Pyramids (Mexico): A side-by-side guide I put together for all those fellow curious travellers who share my passion for chasing remnants of ancient civilizations and monumental architectural wonders – and who, like me, have found themselves torn between the two most iconic pyramid destinations I could think of on Earth.

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Ba Na Hills Guide Things to Know

Fairy-Tale Ba Na Hills Day Trip: Things to Know Before You Go (Itinerary Included)

Guide to visiting Ba Na Hills Vietnam: Just a 20-km drive from Da Nang, I found Ba Na Hills – one of those destinations that you either love or hate the moment you lay eyes on it. The French resort sitting at the top of a mountain in Central Vietnam has always sparked plenty of debate. But for me, it absolutely lived up to the hype. It actually became one of my favorite day trips from Da Nang.

If you’re thinking of going, here’s everything I wish I had known before my trip. My 2025 guide to Ba Na Hills covers tips on how to plan your visit around an itinerary, where to get your tickets, and what’s actually worth seeing.

Plus the best things to do in Ba Na Hills once the spectacular cable car ride drops you off at the top of Chua Mountain.

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Turkish cultural experience Ebru Traditional Ottoman paper marbling

22 Fun Things To Do In Istanbul For An Authentic Turkish Experience

The very best Turkish authentic experiences, unique and fun things to do in Istanbulhere’s how to enjoy to the fullest one of the most colourful and vivid cities I’ve ever seen!

Sunk in the muezzin calls echoing from the towering minarets scattered here and there and draped in endless carpets of tulips rolling out each spring, Istanbul spreads across two continents, above and under the ground, with the promise of one of the most unexpected to-do lists for any tourist.


Known as the Second Rome, Byzantium or Constantinople, the metropolis was once the capital of three big empires. And each left their mark.

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