Exploring Pensar Syd Finland – Finnish meals, sauna and Baltic sea

Exploring Pensar Syd Finland means learning about the Finnish meals, sweating in traditional sauna and taking a Baltic sea swim. Learn what vegan meals I had there and how I sunbathed.

Posted on 19 Sep 2016 by Alexandra Kovacova in adventures, budget travel, Europe, Finland, food, nature, other, photo, press trip, spa, tips, travel

Gajah Biru Bungalows – accommodation close to Ubud Bali

Looking for accommodation close to Ubud Bali? I stayed 6 days at the Gajah Biru bungalows close to Penestanan road and can highly recommend the peaceful family-friendly atmosphere of private bungalows.

Posted on 09 Dec 2015 by Alexandra Kovacova in Asia, Bali, Indonesia, other, press trip, travel

Kerala Wayanad home stay Pranavam

On the way up North to Wayanad, one of the most unspoilt natural parts of Kerala, we saw many trucks on the road transporting construction material and agricultural products because this is the main highway between Thekkady and the other state next to Kerala. The road was a little steep and very curvy with occasional beautiful views [...]

Posted on 25 Mar 2015 by Alexandra Kovacova in Asia, India, nature, other, photo, tips, travel

Rent apartments in Playa del Carmen – Sabbia Condos Playa del Carmen

After training muay thai boxing in Bangkok and relaxing on the Aruba island, I returned to Mexico for another 2 weeks. No matter what, I simply had to stay in Playa del Carmen, one of my favorite towns not only in Mexico but also in the entire world.Playa del Carmen has it all. It’s a bit [...]

Posted on 12 Jan 2015 by Alexandra Kovacova in Mexico, North America, other, photo, travel

Where to stay in Playa del Carmen – HouseTrip apartment El Taj Oceanfront

Maybe you have noticed I returned to Quintana Roo in Mexico in September 2o14 – back to Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Isla Mujeres and Tulum again after 3 years. It was so cool to see what has changed in the meantime and what remained the same. 3 years is not a long time in general [...]

Posted on 29 Sep 2014 by Alexandra Kovacova in Mexico, North America, other, photo, press trip, travel

Revisiting Congo Bongo in Manzanillo

Congo Bongo rental houses were one of the first reasons I fell in love with Costa Rica during my first visit in May 2012. The jungle, howler monkeys waking me up early morning, crabs running in front of me on the way to the beach, remarkable sunsets and nice staff … It was all stuck [...]

Posted on 26 May 2014 by Alexandra Kovacova in Central America, Costa Rica, nature, other, photo, press trip, travel

Where to stay in Sant Mori – castle Castell de Rocaberti

When I heard that during our Costa Brava trip we were also going to stay in a castle, I honestly thought it was a joke. A CASTLE?? Really? For years I tried to show people I was far away from being a silly little princess and that I never wanted to be one. Could a [...]

Posted on 13 Sep 2013 by Alexandra Kovacova in Europe, other, photo, press trip, Spain, tips, travel

Where to stay on the Slovenian coast – Majda apartments in Portoroz

the view from our Majda apartment in Portoroz

Like I mentioned already in one of the previous posts, I didn’t really consider Slovenia as a nice place to visit until we went on holidays with friends to Portoroz and Piran. Five days together with the road trip were more cool than I’d ever imagined it would be. I am so glad I was [...]

Posted on 09 Sep 2013 by Alexandra Kovacova in budget travel, Europe, other, photo, press trip, Slovenia, tips, travel

Where to stay in Cadaques – Sa Costa luxury villa

unusually shaped swimming pool at Sa Costa villa

When a few months ago I heard I was invited to Costa Brava, one of my favorite places in the world, I thought I could not be happier. Straight away I accepted the invitation knowing that I was going to spend a week with some of my best friends and also get to know in [...]

Posted on 19 Jul 2013 by Alexandra Kovacova in Europe, other, photo, press trip, Spain, tips, travel

My first time on a cruise – the MSC Preziosa Maiden Voyage

I have to be honest with you straight from the beginning. I never really thought of going on a cruise. I have been on a few river cruises but only those for a few hours in the city itself, such as the romantic candlelit cruise in Budapest back in September 2012.But then, during TBE conference [...]

Posted on 06 Apr 2013 by Alexandra Kovacova in achievement, adventures, cruise, Europe, Italy, other, photo, press trip, tips, transport, travel

Where to stay in Genoa – a Wimdu accommodation

Maybe you remember how I said just great things about an apartment I stayed in Barcelona which I booked via Wimdu. Well, that was heaven, but now I came to paradise!Visiting Genoa for a few days to attend TBE conference, I wanted some privacy. Where to stay in Genoa? I decided to book a place with Wimdu [...]

Posted on 08 Nov 2012 by Alexandra Kovacova in Europe, Italy, other, photo

Where to stay in Girona – a FlipKey apartment

our bright living room in Feng Shui apartment in Girona

Visiting Catalunya in Spain every year, in 2012 I was able to see a lot of new places while there. For example, I visited that cute little town of Girona for a few days when attending TBEX conference there.Staying in Girona for 4 nights, together with my travel blogger friends Lola and Leah, and also [...]

Posted on 06 Oct 2012 by Alexandra Kovacova in Europe, other, Spain, tips, travel

Where to stay in Barcelona – a Wimdu apartment

During my I-stopped-counting-how-many-times visit to Barcelona in September 2012, I stayed in an apartment I booked via Wimdu whose motto is Travel like a local. I love everything local, so I told myself, why not to try it?Accommodation in Barcelona is usually expensive, so having the whole apartment for myself only where I could work [...]

Posted on 29 Sep 2012 by Alexandra Kovacova in Europe, other, press trip, Spain