Hi there! I’m Tanya, an unapologetic wanderer with an insatiable craving for the road less traveled. Staying in one place too long makes me restless, and that familiar itch—the travel bug—always nudges me toward the next adventure. This blog is my way of sharing the magic of exploration: the stories, the lessons, and the moments that shape my nomadic soul. I recently took a bold leap, stepping away from a high-powered top management career to embrace a life driven by dreams, curiosity, and a relentless passion for discovery. With 77 countries already stamped into my memory (and plenty more waiting), my travels aren’t about counting places on a map. For me, it’s about connecting with the unfamiliar, breaking out of comfort zones, and celebrating the beauty of diversity. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, practical tips, or a companion in spirit, you’re in the right place. Let’s uncover the world together—the best adventures are still ahead!
If you have not watched the sequel Mamma Mia, you have probably never heard about these Greek islands – Skiathos and Skopelos. They are definitely not part of the usual TOP 10, offered for summer holidays in Greece, but regardless are booming with tourists, thanks to the romantic Hollywood movie based on ABBA songs. I
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I’ve never devoted a blog about food at any of my destinations traveled before, but was so impressed with the Algarve food that couldn’t skip this one. You will regret it if you don’t pay special attention to the Algarve must-eat meals. I even overcame my prejudices and allergy threats by dipping into South Portuguese
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To be precise, I had no idea what to expect and why I should travel to Algarve, Portugal when I added it to my bucket list for the first time. It was about 4 or 5 years ago and seems like I was just impressed by TV documentaries, YouTube vloggers, and some stunning pictures from
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Being one of the most significant rest scenes on the Silk Road for 1500 years, Uzbekistan is still considered a divine pitstop for travellers. In the first chapter “Uzbekistan pre-travel hacks to know” I shared the essential information for designing a memorable and hassle-free trip to this fascinating Central Asian destination. Now, you know how
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After moving it year by year on the top of my travel bucket list, I finally succeeded to explore Uzbekistan. Super thrilled because it’s a dream come true that exceeded my hopes, longing, and expectations. Four years in a row relocating, postponing, and upgrading the Uzbekistan travel program, to eventually materialize almost the way I imagined
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I can live here. This was the first thought that crossed my mind when I woke up in Abu Dhabi. It’s a pretty unique situation because such a thought extremely rarely occurs while I am traveling. Being a travel junkie I was convinced there was no place in the world that can hold me for
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Last week of November 2022, Taormina, Sicily. I realized that I am not only off the beaten track but also out of the season. And while I was benefiting a lot from the first one, being out of the season comes with plenty of limitations. Prior to my Sicily trip, I firmly believed this Italian
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Aqaba remains to me a dear spot on the Red Sea where I experienced many things for the first time. My first beach resort to manage, my first ever diving adventures, my first sea-desert combined daily life routine, my first true gym regime (out of many unsuccessful past attempts), and on the funny side –
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Lots of people believe Mykonos, probably the most popular Greek island of the Cyclades, is a Paradise to be and to spend the summer holiday on. It seems like I am from those 0.1% who do not share this statement. On the contrary – it’s not my place and could never be. As you can
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I have never heard of Syros Island before and frankly, have never planned to visit it. My 2021 summer holiday intentions were circling around the most famous of the Southern Cyclades – Mykonos and eventually, Paros, another piece of land in the Greek Aegean Sea, popular among the tourists. But being heavily influenced by the
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