Welcome to Norway, a top-notch country if you’re into breathtaking landscapes forged by nature! The land of the fjords by excellence is always a good option for a getaway, no matter what the season is. From mountain hikes on warm… Read More »Oslo and the southern fjords: a road trip
Oslo, the capital of Norway and its biggest city by number of inhabitants, is often misconceived as a dull and uninteresting municipality. We visited it with rather low expectations but ended up being surprised by Oslo’s lifestyle and landmarks! It… Read More »A day and a half in Oslo
Bergen is a popular tourist destination on the western shores of Norway, mainly because of its proximity to the Norwegian fjords. This city sits perfectly between the ocean and neighbouring hilltops, being nicknamed the “city of the seven mountains”. The… Read More »Bergen, the gateway to the fjords
Understanding: El Salvador is a small country nestled in the heart of Central America. In pre-hispanic times, the Lenca, the Mayans and the Cuzcatlecs had their presence in the region. On the 16th century, Spain conquered the territories of Central… Read More »El Salvador: a quick guide
El Salvador is one of the least visited countries in Central America. Civil War (1979-1992) and gang-related violence shed a spotlight on this small nation for years, and tourists still face it with some apprehension. While the number of visitors… Read More »El Salvador: a 10-day itinerary
San Salvador is the capital and largest city of El Salvador. Originally established on today’s ruins of Ciudad Vieja near Suchitoto, it was later moved to its present location, Valle de Las Hamacas. Despite the intense seismic activity of this… Read More »San Salvador: a full day itinerary
Welcome to one of the most sought-after attractions in El Salvador! Ruta de Las Flores (Route of the Flowers) is a winding road that runs on the mountain slopes of Western El Salvador. During high season (November-February), this path is… Read More »Ruta de Las Flores
El Salvador’s third most populous city is a continuously growing tourist hub, and many highlights of the country are just a few kilometres from it. Santa Ana is a beautiful and bustling city, and simultaneously apparently good to live in:… Read More »Santa Ana department: highlights
Suchitoto is a small, peaceful town in the north of El Salvador. It was already inhabited in pre-Columbian times, and became the first site where the city of San Salvador was established while the Spanish advanced through the territory. The… Read More »What to see and do in Suchitoto
Understanding: Inhabited from ancient times, this was the likely location for what was known as the Land of Punt in 2500 BCE (contemporary to the Ancient Egypt). Other kingdoms such as the Macrobians settled here, until Somali tribes started expanding… Read More »Djibouti: a quick guide