by sara far away | Apr 14, 2022 | City Getaways, Switzerland
Visiting Lugano, the largest city in Southern Switzerland, feels like escaping to the South of Europe for a day. Set on the shores of Lake Lugano, close to the Italian border, Lugano boasts Mediterranean vibes and averages over 2.000 sunny days per year. In addition,... 
by sara far away | Apr 2, 2022 | Africa, Namibia, Travel Guides
One of Namibia’s most spectacular landmarks, the vibrant dunes and large white clay pans of Sossusvlei are a must on any itinerary! Like many, I’ve had Sossusvlei on my bucket list for a long time. And it turned out to be one of those places that are even... 
by sara far away | Jan 18, 2022 | Africa, Bucketlist Experiences, Namibia, Safari
All of a sudden, our safari vehicle comes to a halt. “Everyone get out of the vehicle”, our guide shouts, “the rhinos are close by.” Surprised, we look at each other, but then we clamber out of the car and follow our guide into the bush. And... 
by sara far away | Jan 9, 2022 | Africa, Namibia, Safari, Travel Guides
During my 2-week Namibia road trip, the 5 days spent at Etosha National Park were some of my favorites. The abundance of wildlife and incredible encounters we made truly blew my mind. From spotting huge herds of elephants and observing endangered black rhinos at a... 
by sara far away | Oct 31, 2021 | City Getaways, Europe, Itineraries, Portugal
This 3-day Porto itinerary contains affiliate links. I may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no extra cost to you. You can read my full disclosure here. Nestled on the shore of the Douro river, Portugal’s second-biggest city,... 
by sara far away | Oct 10, 2021 | Europe, Switzerland, Travel Guides
True, Switzerland might not be world-famous for its wine. But grapes have been growing in Switzerland since Roman times, and the country produces approximately 100 million liters of wine every year. Only a small amount of that wine is being exported because the Swiss...
