Helsinki was more or less a stopover for us between Stockholm and Saint Petersburg, and between Saint Petersburg and Tallinn. I purposely planned it like this. Each of us spent $12.8 per day in Helsinki. Our daily expenditure does not include the...
Oslo is an expensive city, but it should be okay for backpacker as long as you couchsurf or go camping. You cannot avoid transportation cost to/from the airport, and I will suggest you to arrive by Oslo’s Gardermoen airport because you will be...
Copenhagen is a very tourist friendly city. The airport is very close to the center and Copenhagen card helps tourists save a lot. I visited Copenhagen for 4 days and 3 nights, and I planned it according to maximizing the value of the Copenhagen...
The truth is, the five weeks I have been on the road, I have missed five Sunday services. Everytime it happened for a reason. One time I was with a Christian family but their Sunday service was not on Sunday. So I just hung out with them without...
Everyone knows about Santa Claus right? Well, as unfortunately as it is that many non-Christians do not know the meaning of Christmas is actually about celebrating the birth of Jesus the Messiah. Jesus is the best gift that we have ever...
Vigeland sculpture park seems like a really popular tourist attraction. There are tons of sculptures in the park. Each one is unique and vivd.
Well, you don’t have to starve even though Oslo is one of the most expensive citiea in the world. And you can still eat well. Here is what you should know 1. Always try to shop in a supermarket rather than a convenience store. 2. Always pack...
So why this blog? Travelling has become a lifestyle of mine. I spend very little on clothes or random things that I don’t need. And I save my money to travel (and investment too, although it feels like backpacking experience is an invaluable...
I think I found the cheapest horse riding tour in Iceland. But I don’t know if I should recommend it. It was not a bad trip, and the scenary was fantastic, but I guess the weather was really cold and I didn’t see seals as close as I...
One thing really surprised me was the role of church in Iceland. Almost by default, you’d find a church in a town, despite how many it is. And sometimes even in the middle of nowhere, the only building you’ve seen other than a...
To see a puffin this close, you actually don’t need to get on a special tour. Simply head to Látrabjarg Bird Cliff, which is about 1.5 hours drive from Talknafjordur campsite. It is a bit far from everything however well worth the trip. Not...
Hvammstangi is the place where you can see seals! Although it takes some effort to get there. When you are in Hvammstangi, continue the road you came in towards Vatnses for 20 km. There is no other road towards Vatnses. And you are ready to park...
In Stockholm. I needed a place to store my luggage after leaving my Couchsurfing host’s home, but before I took the cruise to Helsinki. So here’s a quick tip on luggage storage. Instead of paying 60-90 kr fee at the train station. Go to...
We all make mistakes. I make mistakes. And you know you truly NEED grace when you have made the stupidest mistake, hoping God will somehow make it right. And when you count on God, you pray persistently, and it really, somehow just works out, you...
Alright, last time I shared my secret of when to send a Couchsurfing request. Now, when’s the worst time? To be really honest with you, I haven’t had much experience failing to find a host. But there was this one time I really had...
There are benefits to travel solo, with the most obvious one being the freedom. Yes, you can sleep till noon and no travel buddy is going to complain about you wasting time. However, at least for me, traveling can be more meaningful when you do it...
I always look for good deals. When traveling, I search for free attractions, or free activities. I guess that’s an instinct of any backpacker. Sometimes this drive of finding ways to save money or maximize the value of a trip makes me crazy...
Honestly, there isn’t a definite answer. Sure you know Afghanistan through news, documentaries or even novels like The Kite Runner. But is it really unsafe to go to Afghanistan? The Couchsurfing host I contacted seemed to survive just fine there...
If you are also like me, do you remember your first love being a follower of Christ? Do you remember the moment when you realized what Jesus has done for you? I was a little girl then, I felt the pain of Jesus, and I cried and cried. But not so much...
Best time to visit: From mid-March to end of May, the September to October. Avoid Ramadan. Budget: Travelling to Afghanistan isn’t cheap. To get there from Islamabad in Pakistan or Dubai, it costs around $200 one way. To get to other cities in...
