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LATEST TRAVEL POSTS

From Chania Beaches to Loutro- My Crete itinerary

September 7, 2026

Chania to Loutro: My Complete 9-Day Itinerary + How to Get There

yoga poses for 2

September 1, 2026

21 Yoga Poses for 2: Partner Yoga for Beginners to Advanced

The Best Reef Safe Sunscreens for Snorkeling, Diving and Travel

August 26, 2026

Best Reef-Safe Sunscreen: My Picks for Snorkeling, Diving & Travel

yoga retreat cost

August 20, 2026

All In Yoga Retreat Cost: From $150 Weekends to $5,000+ Weeks

Vabali Spa Berlin, Germany

August 13, 2026

Vabali Spa Berlin Review: German Sauna Culture & Going Nude

best meditation retreat

July 28, 2026

12 Best Meditation Retreats in the World: 2026 Guide

July 20, 2026

Easy Vegan Camping Meals Ideas: Cold Soak, One Pot, Pouches

pilates retreat

July 14, 2026

Best Pilates Retreats in 2026: Reformer, Wellness & More

patnem beach goa

July 8, 2026

Patnem Beach Goa: The Complete Guide to Where to Stay, Eat & Relax

July 2, 2026

Where to Stay in Istanbul: Best Areas & Hotels for Every Traveler

June 15, 2026

15 Best Yoga Retreats in the World (2026 Guide: Luxury, Budget & Solo-Friendly)

liquidrom berlin

June 10, 2026

Liquidrom Berlin Review: Nude Sauna, Salt Pool and What to Expect

vertigo manchester

May 30, 2026

The Best Vegan Restaurants in Manchester for Eating Plants

mineral vs chemical sunscreen

May 25, 2026

Travel Tested Mineral vs Chemical Sunscreen: What I Pack

detox retreat

May 20, 2026

Best Detox Retreats in 2026: 12 Wellness Retreats Worth Booking

yoga retreats in italy

May 12, 2026

12 Best Yoga Retreats in Italy (2026): Tuscany, Sicily, Sardinia & More

May 1, 2026

Weekend in Berlin: The Perfect 2-Day City Break

istanbul trip itinerary

April 29, 2026

The Ultimate Istanbul Trip Itinerary (1–7 Days): Plan the Perfect Visit

The Sanctuary

April 22, 2026

Best Vegan Restaurants in Berlin: 20+ Local Favorites (2026)

Scuba diving in Nusa Lembongan

April 20, 2026

Learning to Dive in Pulau Tioman: My PADI Open Water Course

ayurveda courses

April 2, 2026

13 Best Ayurveda Retreats in the World, Plus Top Ayurveda Courses (2026)

Çemberlitaş Hamamı

March 12, 2026

The 11 Best Hammams in Istanbul (2026 Guide): Which Turkish Bath Is Worth It?

Delicieux Veg Fusion Cafe Montreal

February 26, 2026

Best Vegan Restaurants in Montreal (2026 Guide)

stress release yoga india

February 15, 2026

Best Yoga Retreats in India (2026): Rishikesh, Goa, Kerala and Beyond

kilic ali pasa hamami istanbul

January 28, 2026

Kılıç Ali Paşa Hamamı Review: Istanbul’s Most Famous Turkish Bath

The Tea Templet at The Sanctuary yoga retreat, spa and detox resort in Haad Tien, Koh Phangan, Thailand.

December 20, 2025

Best Yoga Retreats in Thailand (2026) – Top Picks for Every Budget

Vegan Restaurants in Barcelona

December 12, 2025

The Best Vegan Restaurants in Barcelona (2026): Tapas, Brunch and Hidden Gems

digital nomad visa for remote workers

December 10, 2025

The Best Digital Nomad Visa For Remote Workers

Benefits of Restorative Yoga

December 5, 2025

What to Pack for a Yoga Retreat: The Ultimate Packing List

vegan hotel california

November 20, 2025

The Best Vegan Resorts and Hotels Around the World

couple yoga

October 28, 2025

Yoga Retreats USA: Where to Go

digital nomad travel insurance

October 17, 2025

Get you covered! The best nomad insurance for your travel

koh phangan yoga

September 12, 2025

Finding the Best Yoga Retreat in Koh Phangan, Thailand

August 25, 2025

The best Guide to vegan Paris Food for Your Travel

costa rica surf camp

August 15, 2025

Best Surf Camps in the World for Your Next Trip

misspresso stockholm

July 30, 2025

Top Vegan Restaurants Stockholm Recommendations Guide

My spiritual journey. Yoga teacher training at Smriti Yoga in Goa, India

July 21, 2025

The Best Yoga Teacher Training Retreats Worldwide for 2025/2026

cow hollow manchester

July 15, 2025

Where to Stay in Manchester (My 2025 Travel Guide to the Best Hotels)

my bikepacking checklist

July 11, 2025

My Bikepacking Gear and Pack Checklist for 2025

ayahuasca retreat

July 2, 2025

Best Ayahuasca Retreats in the World for Safe, Legal & Transformative Options

women's retreat

June 12, 2025

The Best Womens Retreat Destinations for 2025 and 2026

Walking Holiday UK

June 2, 2025

The Best Self-Guided Walking Holiday UK Guide

yoga teacher training in bali

May 23, 2025

The Best Bali Yoga Retreats for Healing in 2025 and 2026

surf camp in portugal

May 7, 2025

The Best Portugal Yoga Retreats to Heal Your Soul

sex club berlin

April 5, 2025

Berlin Sex Club: My Night in KitKat

Agonda Beach. Yoga Teacher training at Smriti Yoga in Goa, India

March 20, 2025

Best Yoga Teacher Training in India: Where to go

mexico yoga retreat

March 3, 2025

The best Yoga Retreat Mexico options in 2025

Traveling as a Vegan in Greece

February 15, 2025

The Best Vegan Cities to Visit in Europe in 2025

California Wellness Retreats

February 7, 2025

The Best Wellness Retreats in California for 2025

marrakech desert tours

December 13, 2024

Best Yoga Retreat Morocco for 2025: Where To Go

el badi palace marrakech

December 4, 2024

Your Ultimate Holiday to Marrakech Guide

yoga retreat costa rica

October 2, 2024

Best Yoga Retreat Costa Rica: Where to go

dolomites holiday

August 25, 2024

The Best 2024/2025 Dolomites Holidays Travel Guide

July 22, 2024

Can you go to the Blue Lagoon Naked?

couples retreat near me

May 3, 2024

Where to Go on a Couples Spiritual Retreat

Otres Beach, Sihanoukville, Cambodia

April 3, 2024

Otres Beach, Cambodia: My Past Experience

yoga retreat europe

March 15, 2024

Yoga Retreat Europe: Where to Go

spiritual retreat

January 28, 2024

Best Spiritual Retreats in the World

October 15, 2023

The Best Yoga Retreats in Spain

March 27, 2023

Berlin Itinerary For 2 to 7 Days

hotel paris with view of eiffel tower

October 12, 2022

Dream vacation: Stay at a Hotel in Paris with a View of the Eiffel Tower

flusing meadows

October 8, 2022

Where to stay in Munich

manchester thrift store

June 18, 2022

Best Thrift Stores Manchester Guide

Our Halong Bay Cruise with Dragon Deluxe

May 30, 2022

My Halong Bay Cruise Experience in Vietnam

Riad Kheirredine

February 12, 2022

Find Your Perfect Riad in Marrakech

Insta Spots in Munich

January 25, 2022

Top 11 Munich instagram spots

Visit St. peter’s Church

January 8, 2022

15 Fun and Interesting Things to Do in Munich

Riad Kheirredine

December 7, 2021

My Stay at Riad Kheirredine Marrakech

Bosphorus Cruise, Istanbul, Turkey

December 5, 2021

Vegan Istanbul: Best Restaurants and Street Food to Try

what is massoga

October 28, 2021

What is Massoga? Everything You Need to Know

vegan travels in Georgia

September 19, 2021

Traveling as a Vegan: Up & Coming Destinations

Tempodrom Berlin

September 9, 2021

The best Berlin hidden photo spots

berlin thrift stores

July 29, 2021

Thrift Shop Berlin: Where to Find Gems

rock climbing in hawaii

July 27, 2021

Rock Climbing Hawaii | Top-Rope, Sport Climbing & Bouldering

best hotels in berlin

July 12, 2021

The best hotels in Berlin

Mawun beach, Kuta (Lombok) Indonesia

April 27, 2021

The problem with Kuta Lombok

vegan in rome: markets

March 1, 2021

A Guide to Vegan Rome

holyflat-vegan-berlin

January 23, 2021

The Guide to Healthy Food Berlin

where to go in india in september

January 18, 2021

Top Places to Visit India: a Month-by-Month Guide

VLEISCHEREI leipzig vegan

December 10, 2020

My vegan Leipzig guide

weekends in berlin

September 30, 2020

Day Trips from Berlin: a Few Ideas

nasch hamburg

September 20, 2020

My Vegan Hamburg Guide!

August 12, 2020

About My Iceland Self Drive Tour

July 27, 2020

What is Eco Travel and Why Should You Care?

Vegan Penang Asam laksa recipe

April 11, 2020

Vegetarian Asam Laksa Recipe (also vegan!)

Morjim beach Goa

March 7, 2020

Goa Beaches: which one to pick?

Qimi beach, pulau kapas, malaysia

February 1, 2020

The fruit smugglers of Kapas Island

Paradise Cave in Phong Nha, Vietnam

November 19, 2019

Adventures at the Phong Nha Cave

The Best Outdoor Backpack

November 14, 2019

In Search for the Best Travel Backpack for Europe?

Where to Stay in Bangkok: The Maduzi Hotel. Small, affordable luxury accomodation. Vegan and vegetarian friendly hotel.

November 9, 2019

Vegan Bangkok: where to eat now

Margherita di Savoia

November 1, 2019

Getting off the beaten path in Margherita di Savoia

Where to Stay in Bangkok: The Maduzi Hotel. Small, affordable luxury accomodation.

October 31, 2019

Where to Stay in Bangkok: My Favourite Hotels

October 28, 2019

Female Packing list for Europe (Vegan & Eco-friendly)

sunset over Gunung Agung in Amed Bay, Bali, Indonesia

October 18, 2019

Using Bali Transportation Service on Your Trip

Balinese natural skincare products by Utama Spice

September 22, 2019

My Balinese Home Spa with Utama Spice

hostels kuala lumpur

July 15, 2019

Hostels Kuala Lumpur: Where to stay

Delicious vegetarian curry from Bamboo Bee in Chiang Mai, Thailand

June 23, 2019

The Vegan Restaurant Chiang Mai Guide

aubergine restaurant bucharest

May 28, 2019

My Vegan Food Bucharest Guide

kex hostel reykjavik iceland

May 15, 2019

Iceland Hostel Reykjavik: a Guide

best hostels bangkok

March 26, 2019

The best hostels in Bangkok

Vegan thai curry recipes

March 8, 2019

Traditional Vegan Thai Curry Recipes From Scratch

best travel blender

February 20, 2019

Are you travelling with a travel blender? You should.

Sunset over rice terrace, Ubud, Indonesia

December 1, 2018

8 Things to Do in Ubud

Mad Monkey Hostel Siem Reap

September 3, 2018

The Best Hostels in Siem Reap

ashtanga primary series

August 4, 2018

Thoughts on learning the Ashtanga Primary Series

green sleep hostel chiang mai

August 3, 2018

The Best Hostels in Chiang Mai

Packing list for a trip through South East Asia

July 29, 2018

What to pack: South East Asia

Podstel Bucharest

June 26, 2018

Where to Stay in Bucharest on Your Trip

Vegan food guide of Koh Phangan, Thailand. Art Cafe.

May 26, 2018

The best vegetarian & Vegan Restaurants in Koh Phangan

vitking siem reap

April 20, 2018

Vegan Siem Reap: The Best Places To Eat

Jaya House River Park pool

April 4, 2018

Sustainable Cambodia: A review of Jaya House Siem Reap

working holiday visa

February 25, 2018

Youth Mobility Visa Germany: My Experience

vevay frankfurt

February 13, 2018

THE BEST VEGAN RESTAURANTS IN FRANKFURT

wilayah mosque, kuala lumpur, malaysia

August 29, 2017

Guide on Finding Stay and Cheap Food in KL

work exchange and slow travel

August 15, 2017

Travel Nightmare Stories – MY COMPILATION

Rice paddy, Hoi An, Vietnam

January 23, 2017

How do travel bloggers afford to travel? My story

Sunset at Cabo de Rama fort in Agonda. Goa, India

October 19, 2016

A Quick Guide to Goa Holidays in India

Camera gear for travelling

August 14, 2016

10 Tips for Travel Photography

durian at bao sheng durian farm, penang, malaysia

June 15, 2016

My Carry On Essentials for Short Flights

Mandala. Review on yoga teacher training at Smriti Yoga in Goa, India

June 11, 2016

My YTT experience in Goa, India

iceland-tripcreator

May 9, 2016

Planning my trip to Iceland with TripCreator

venice canal

April 13, 2016

My review of Venice Hotel Gabrielli

bologna portico

March 28, 2016

A VEGAN-FRIENDLY WEEKEND IN BOLOGNA

parma teatro farnese

March 18, 2016

Visiting Parma as a Vegan

Al Battistero d'Oro B&B where to stay in Parma, Italy

March 13, 2016

A RELAXING STAY AT AL BATTISTERO D’ORO PARMA

chiang mai hostels

March 5, 2016

Our Experience of Living in Chiang Mai For a While

yoga and travel

February 7, 2016

Yoga Travel Blog – How it Got Started

Banker Han by The Sofa, Istanbul. Hotel Review by Mostly Amelie

December 15, 2015

My stay at the BankerHan Hotel Istanbul

bicycle touring south east asia

December 10, 2015

Reflection From the Road

Sumahan on the water Istanbul hotel review Turkey

November 18, 2015

My Stay at Sumahan on the Water in Istanbul

Nusa Lembongan, Bali, Indonesia

October 24, 2015

Saying Goodbye to South East Asia

Review of The Sanctuary yoga retreat, spa and detox resort in Haad Tien, Koh Phangan, Thailand. Hammock life.

October 4, 2015

Where to stay: The Sanctuary Thailand

bicycle touring south east asia

September 30, 2015

10 Random Thoughts While Bikepacking

volunteering at a guesthouse in Malacca, Malaysia. Help Exchange, Workaway experience.

September 4, 2015

Volunteer Holidays Malaysia: What I Did Here

The last $1000

August 16, 2015

The last $1000

Review of the Sunshine Village Thai Massage Course in the Lahu Village, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

July 20, 2015

Surviving a breakup on the road

Vegan and vegetarian restaurant guide in Koh Tao, Thailand

July 13, 2015

10 Vegetarian and Vegan Koh Tao Restaurants to Try

Amélie Gagné photographe

July 3, 2015

So my boyfriend broke up with me.

How to get a Thai visa in Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)

June 23, 2015

Thai Visa Yangon: How to Get It

Bagan, Myanmar

June 3, 2015

Visiting the Bagan Temples in Myanmar

Bagan, Myanmar (Burma)

May 24, 2015

A Complete Myanmar Itinerary: 10 Days of Burma

Ramakrishna Perfume and incense in Mapusa, Goa, India

May 5, 2015

Ramakrishna’s Prophecy

Om Garden, Pai, Thailand

March 21, 2015

10 Vegetarian-Friendly and Vegan Pai Restaurants to Try

Our house in Leela Valley, Ao Nang, Krabi, Thailand

February 1, 2015

Settling in Ao Nang Beach (kinda)

Chang Yen vegetarian restaurant in Georgetown (Penang, Malaysia)

January 9, 2015

Vegan Georgetown Food Guide

On top of the Rock, Rockefeller Center, New York City

January 1, 2015

One Year Later

Volunteering at the 4PAWS dog shelter in Penang, Malaysia

December 21, 2014

Volunteering at a Dog Shelter in Malaysia

Devil's tear, Nusa Lembongan, Indonesia

December 7, 2014

The Silence of the Sea

sopa warung, ubud, bali

November 17, 2014

20 Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants in Ubud

snorkeling in amed, bali

November 8, 2014

A Guide to Mermaiding in Amed Bali

Freediving in Amed, Bali. Finding balance and letting go of stress anxiety

November 7, 2014

Freediving Bali: Finding balance

Using 3G in South East Asia

October 28, 2014

Checking South East Asia Phone Plans for Better Network

Kapas Island, Malaysia

October 20, 2014

Gili Air Beach: Lombok’s Dumb Blonde

Rice harvest in Tetebatu, Lombok, Indonesia

October 6, 2014

Living in a tobacco drying house in Tetebatu

Mount Bromo, Java, Indonesia

September 14, 2014

Java by Bus: All aboard the slowest bus of all time

petronas towers, kuala lumpur, malaysia

August 28, 2014

Airbnb in Kuala Lumpur: How to Live Like Locals

durian at Bao Sheng Durian Farm, Penang, Malaysia

August 18, 2014

My visit to Bao Sheng Durian Farm in Penang

Mosque in Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia

August 5, 2014

Visiting Georgetown Malaysia

Koh Phangan, Thailand

July 21, 2014

I hate Koh Phangan

Vegan and vegetarian restaurant guide in Koh Tao, Thailand

July 11, 2014

I Love Koh Tao

bolaven plateau, laos

July 5, 2014

South-o Lao, Rancho Relaxo‏ (The Bolaven Plateau edition)

Blue Lagoon, Vang Vieng, Laos

June 29, 2014

Chasing the Elusive Vang Vieng Swimming Holes

Luang Prabang, Laos

June 25, 2014

Finding the Best Luang Prabang Hotels

Vegan Pho and Banh Xeo Recipes-2410

June 22, 2014

Pho and Banh Xeo Vegan Recipes

Nong Kiaw, Laos

June 12, 2014

My Journey From Sapa to Nong Khiaw

Sapa, Vietnam

June 8, 2014

Sapa Trekking Guide: What Do You Need to Know?

Tailor in Hoi An, Vietnam

May 12, 2014

My Tailor Experience in Hoi An

Dalat, Vietnam.

May 7, 2014

Why DaLat Vietnam Was Just Meh :/

white sand dunes, mui ne, vietnam

May 2, 2014

Visiting the Mui Ne Sand Dunes in Vietnam

Chau Doc, VIetnam

April 29, 2014

The day I lost my shit

Krolan Kratie, Cambodia

April 22, 2014

Leaving Cambodia: Final Stop in Kratie

Reasmey Cheanich Hotel in Kampong Cham, Cambodia

April 19, 2014

Beware of the bum gun!

Vegan Cambodian Green Mango Salad Recipe

April 17, 2014

Vegan Cambodian Green Mango Salad Recipe

Lotus flower

April 11, 2014

In Phnom Penh

Kep and Kampot |A Blog Post by Mostly Amélie

April 8, 2014

Peppercorn and Durian (Kep, Cambodia)

M’Pay Bay, Koh rong samloen, Cambodia

April 5, 2014

Doin’ Nothin’ in Koh Rong Samloem

Koh Kong Island, Cambodia

March 30, 2014

Ups and downs arriving in Cambodia!

kho yai national park, thailand

March 28, 2014

Khao Yai National Park

Bridge over the River Kwai, Kanchanaburi, Thailand

March 25, 2014

Bangkok To Kanchanaburi: Everything You Need to Know

yawning field in pai, thailand

March 7, 2014

Pai in love

mae salong, thailand

February 17, 2014

Golden Triangle

sukhothai, thailand

February 7, 2014

Bangkok to Sukhothai to Chiang Mai