5 favorite beach hotels

A few days ago I had a conversation about beaches in Messini because people do get surprised I have not visited Greece yet even though I’d planned summer in Greece. I was asked about my favorite beach hotels around the world. It’s true that sometimes I stay at cabañas, chalets or different kind of accommodation than hotels [...]

Posted on 05 Dec 2013 by Alexandra Kovacova in Central America, Costa Rica, Europe, hotels, Mexico, North America, Portugal, Spain, tips, travel

Road trip through Portugal’s cities and coastal life

Portugal is a country which offers up an interesting conundrum. Do you choose a city break or head for the beaches to enjoy the coastline? With coastal roads that offer such a spectacular drive, the best way to explore Portugal is to hire a car and treat yourself in some of the most fun driving [...]

Posted on 27 Jun 2013 by Alexandra Kovacova in adventures, Europe, Portugal, tips, travel

My best hiking in 2012

The year 2011 was for me about visiting the best 24 beaches around the world, the nicest sunsets I saw and also many misadventures but 2012 was more about hiking. Yes, you hear me right! I am not just a beach bum as you might think, my love of mountains is the same big. I [...]

Posted on 27 Dec 2012 by Alexandra Kovacova in achievement, adventures, Argentina, Central America, Chile, Costa Rica, Europe, nature, photo, Portugal, Slovakia, South America, Spain, tips, travel

Where to stay in Espinho – Hotel Solverde Spa & Wellness

When I visited Northern Portugal for a few days back in September 2012 to attend TBU conference, I stayed in Hotel Solverde Spa & Wellness for 2 nights. Right, it was during our interesting Geo and Medieval tour with some more bloggers when we had a permanent laugh.We were all really happy to stay in the [...]

Posted on 13 Oct 2012 by Alexandra Kovacova in Europe, hotels, photo, Portugal, press trip, spa, travel

Real Medieval in Santa Maria da Feira

Museum and Church of Santa Maria da Feira

On our second day of Geo and Medieval tour in the Northern Portugal, after visiting the Paper Museum in Paços de Brandão, the bus drove us to the building of the old Convent of Santa Maria da Feira. There we learned there was a convent in 1560 which is now a church and a museum. The [...]

Posted on 12 Oct 2012 by Alexandra Kovacova in castles, Europe, photo, Portugal, press trip, travel, video

Geo and Medieval tour in the Northern Portugal – day 2

my breakfast in Hotel Solerde Spa & Wellness

After the first day of our Geo and Medieval tour in the Northern Portugal when we stayed in Hotel Solverde Spa & Wellness for the night, we also could have delicious breakfast in the same hotel. As I really cannot survive without food for longer than 3 hours, I woke up at 8am (way too early again) [...]

Posted on 10 Oct 2012 by Alexandra Kovacova in Europe, food, photo, Portugal, press trip, tips, travel, video

TBU or TBEX? Travel Blogging Conferences

during video workshop at one of the Porto markets

Before September 2012 I had never been to any travel blogging conference. I was not aware of them first, and then when I was, I was just somewhere far away from Europe/USA to attend them.But then, when I went back to Europe to spend at least some time with my family in summer in Snina, [...]

Posted on 01 Oct 2012 by Alexandra Kovacova in blogging, Europe, food, Portugal, Spain, tips

Port wine in Taylor’s Wine Cellars

It is no secret that I never could get used to drink wine and since 2009 I don’t drink alcohol at all. But when on our first day of Geo and Medieval trip close to Porto we took a wine tour, I was more than happy.Why? I found it to be one of the most [...]

Posted on 24 Sep 2012 by Alexandra Kovacova in Europe, food, photo, Portugal, press trip, tips, travel

Geo and Medieval tour in Northern Portugal – day 1

After my first travel conference ever – TBU (8th and 9th September 2012 in Porto, Portugal), we took 2 days around Porto area to explore it better. Our trip was mostly focused on Geo and Medieval in that area.It was 6 other amazing bloggers with me: Sofia and Nathan of As We Travel, Michael of Time [...]

Posted on 19 Sep 2012 by Alexandra Kovacova in adventures, Europe, nature, photo, Portugal, press trip, tips, travel

Traveling with kids in Lisbon

Lisbon is an exciting city to visit and if you’re taking a vacation as a family, you’ll find plenty of great activities that kids will enjoy within the city. In fact, you’ll find that the entire city is really child friendly. Restaurants often offer special child-size portions, reduced price tickets for children and younger children can often [...]

Posted on 02 Sep 2012 by Alexandra Kovacova in Europe, Portugal, tips, travel

Summer in Lisbon – enjoy Portugal in the summer months

Summer is a wonderful time to rent one of the Lisbon apartments so you can kick back and enjoy some relaxation. While doing so, you can definitely enjoy this area at any time of year, the summer months are sure to offer plenty of fun in the sun. To help you make the most of your trip, [...]

Posted on 08 Jul 2012 by Alexandra Kovacova in Europe, Portugal, tips, travel