Things to know before visiting Thailand

Wat Phra Kaew commonly known in English as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha

Thailand is a beautiful country located in the Southeast Asia filled with some fantastic beaches, historical sights, Buddhist temples and amazing food. Although I found it to be quite an easy country to travel around, there are some things to know before visiting Thailand. From the visa requirements, temples dress code to the money exchange tips, you’ll find them all in this blog post filled with Thailand travel tips.

Thailand Travel Diary: Ten Days in Thailand

Thailand is one of the most beautiful countries I ever visited. It’s home to amazing nature, transparent blue sea and some of the friendliest people I have ever met. It’s a place I could easily see myself living in for a longer period of time. Last month I spent ten days in Thailand, dividing my time between Bangkok and Phuket. And here is my Thailand travel guide with more about what to do, see and eat in Thailand.

History of Travelling: How people started to travel

Camel in front of pyramid

Although we often have a feeling like people are travelling for the last few decades only, the truth is – people are travelling for centuries. Old Romans were travelling to relax in their Mediterranean villas. At the same time, people in Eastern Asia wandered for cultural experiences. I’ve got so fascinated with the history of travelling, that I did my own little research on how people started to travel. And here is what I’ve learned.

Best art exhibitions in European museums in 2020

View on Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam over the Museumplein

From celebrating the year of Jan van Eyck and Beethoven, paying homage to some modern painters like Andy Warhol, to a big art show by Marina Abramović, there’s going to be something for everyone when it comes to art this year. To make a choice of which exhibition to visit for you a bit easier, I did a bit of research and made a list with ten best art exhibitions in European museums in 2020 you shouldn’t miss.

Christmas Traditions in Europe

Christmas market in Colmar

December is one of the best and most magical months to travel to Europe. Cities are glowing with beautiful decoration, many Christmas markets are organised, and everything looks so festive. Having such a rich culture, there are so many different Christmas traditions in Europe, as well. I did a bit of research and presented some of them here.

Rachelle Meyer’s Faces on the Amsterdam Ferry

One of Rachelle's illustrations with people on a real ferry in a background

Before the new Amsterdam South-North metro line was opened in mid-2018, a ferry was the only way for cyclists and pedestrians to travel to and from Amsterdam Noord neighbourhood. One of those daily commuters was an artist Rachelle Meyer. During a short 15-minutes ride she made numerous sketches of her fellow Amsterdammers. Drawings from her sketchbook became large prints and a lovely ode to Amsterdam life. Amsterdam Noord Amsterdam Noord (North) was an industrial area of the city during the 19th and beginning of the 20th century. Many old factory buildings and the vast areas, that are so unusual for…