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I wanted a break from my studies. School had been overwhelming and I just wanted something different. A quiet space to reset the mind and soul. So I decided go on a trip, to paint and enjoy the scenery. To relax and recalibrate.
I traveled to Switzerland because I wanted to have a different kind of trip, focused on nature, hiking, mountains, and lakes. Visiting Switzerland had been a dream of mine for a long time, and I was excited to finally explore its beautiful landscapes in person.
Paphos was our first trip together, so we were looking for something affordable for the end of October. We wanted to travel during the low season, but still hoped to find a place warm enough to enjoy the sea. That’s how we ended up choosing Paphos and it turned out to be a great decision!
Everyone tells you to skip Panajachel and stay in San Marcos or San Pedro instead. I based myself in Pana for three days, took the boat out every morning, and got the painted houses, the art galleries and the best view on the lake without packing up once.
The rare chance to board down an active volcano brought me to this underrated Central American gem. Wild Pacific waves, motorbiking around a volcanic island inside a freshwater lake, and soaking up the sunshine at a laid-back surfer hub made the week-long adventure unforgettable.
Everyone treats Antigua as the place you sleep before you climb something. I gave it seven days, watched Fuego erupt over the rooftops before breakfast, and got my first earthquake in a three-story bar at midnight.
I was called to officiate some basketball games at the camp, with the camp’s basketball team “Dream team” playing against two other teams from Lilongwe city.
Visiting the refugee camp was enlightening and thee was a lot of learning. Aside the basketball, the communion with the people was exquisite.
Everyone skips Coban on the way to Semuc Champey. I gave it two nights instead, walked into a 450-year-old procession by accident, and did the whole route on local buses for a quarter of what the shuttles charge.
Ever heard of artistic serenity? Yeah, that’s what I was looking for. Cultural ancestral inspiration into my soul, to forge on. Initially it was just a trip to a national park, and ended up being diverted to a full vacay. An unexpected adventure.
This was my second time traveling through the Balkans, a region I absolutely love. After exploring Albania, I continued my journey to Ohrid, North Macedonia, to discover one of the oldest lakes in Europe and experience this beautiful part of the Balkans.
I decided to go on a solo trip for my birthday (again, big surprise!) and wanted to go back to Colombia. It became a second home to me after my first time there and I was so excited to see the families I met in the surrounding islands and make new life long friends like how I did back in 2025. Cartagena is the kind of place where you can't stay a stranger for long, and I wanted to spend my birthday somewhere that already felt like mine.
My boyfriend and I wanted to have a special experience immersed in nature in the few days we had available, and decided on Pioneer for it's serene solitude and woodsy mountainous vibe.
A chance to see one of the seven wonders of the world
Seeing the famous capital city of the Inca Empire during the famous Festival of the Sun
My girlfriends and I wanted a few day holiday trip away to somewhere warm! None of us had ever been to Mykonos before, but it had been recommended to us!