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Scenic flight over the Okavango Delta and a relaxing mokoro ride

Scenic flight above the Okavango Delta | The Solivagant Soul Travel Blog

Our last morning bushcamping at the Okavango Delta, we had an optional morning walk. The departing time was at 6am but after so many days waking up before the sun, we were all used to it. No one failed to join the group and we all went to see the sun appear behind some African trees. While we were preparing to leave, I was telling R that something weird had pushed my tent through the night. My head was touching the side of the tent and a couple of times I felt like something was pushing back. Our guides told…

10 Things Not to Do in New York City

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Following up our series on “Things to avoid in …”, today I present you Things not to do in New York City. Previous entries in this series include things to avoid in Barcelona, Oman, Seoul, and Madrid. I hope you enjoy these! This post was written by Melissa from “Navigation Junkie“. She has the insights and tips of almost a local and some interesting recommendation for your next trip to New York City. If you enjoyed this content, go and check out her blog or Twitter account! 10 Things Not to Do In NYC NYC is perhaps one of the…

Things to do in Barcelona during Christmas

Europe, Travel 12

Christmas in Barcelona? My home town is one of the most popular destinations in Europe for both Europeans and for the rest of the world. Even though this capital is well-known for its beaches, paellas (although this is a mistake you should avoid) and general vibe, some people do visit Barcelona during the holiday season. It is a completely different experience to what you may have during the summer but worth it all the way. Here, I have compiled for you a nice list of things to do in Barcelona during Christmas. Many of them for free! Christmas in Barcelona…

Okavango Delta: how to ride a mokoro and hippos at sunset

Africa, Travel 9

Okavango Delta in Botswana #Safari #Africa #sunset - The Solivagant Soul

After our first night at the Okavango Delta, we woke up at 5.30 to leave at 6.30 the camp after breakfast for an early morning tour. That night, I slept better because Sh decided to leave the tent when she woke up again 3h earlier than we had to. And it felt good to feel a bit more rested. We ate, drank some water, happy to know we could visit the bathroom without having to scan for eyes. And then, we left. Team buffalo, the survivors of the previous day adventure, gathered together and with Momeht, we started our walk…

How to visit Aiguestortes i Estanc de Sant Maurici

Europe, Travel 15

Your best guide on how to visit Aiguestortes and Estany de Sant Maurici in the Catalan Pyrinees | Thes Solivagant Soul

Here is your guide on how to visit Aiguestortes i St Maurici. Most people visiting Spain will go to Barcelona, Madrid or to the coast. By doing so, they will visit what most people see and associate with Spain. Unfortunately, they are missing out on some of the nicest parts of Spain: its national parks. In Spain we have deserts, we have forests and beaches. And then we have the Pyrenees. These mountains separate Spain and France. Although they are not the tallest in Europe or even in Spain, they are basically a beautiful national park from Mediterranean to Cantabric.…

8 Things you shouldn’t do in Madrid

Europe, Travel 8

8 Things you should never do in Madrid, Spain | Travel tips | The Solivagant Soul

Continuing with the series of things you should avoid in different places, started with 8 things you should never do in Barcelona, and continued by things to avoid in Oman and Seoul, here you have the next entry. Eight things you should never do in Madrid, by fellow blogger Or Amir, from My Path in The World. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! 8 Things you shouldn’t do in Madrid – By Or Amir Madrid is truly an incredible city and one that offers something for every type of traveler. Whether you’re a foodie, history and…

Running from a buffalo while bush camping at the Okavango Delta – Explore Southern Africa – Day 04

Africa, Travel 4

Travel journal - Explore Southern Africa day 4, Okavango Delta, Botswana | #Africa #Safari #Botswana #Cows #Okavango #OkavangoDelta | The Solivagant Soul

Initially, I was quite excited (and a bit scared) about the fourth day of the tour: we were going bush camping at the Okavango Delta! Unfortunately, the day started terribly. A bad start As you remember from previous days, I was sharing tent and seats in the bus with Sh. Well, turns out Sh could not sleep past 3am because she napped for five hours the previous day in the truck. Because of that, she decided to start repacking all her things at that time. That included screening the tent with her torch. And of course, opening and closing half…

9 Unexpected things about the Netherlands that you didn’t know about

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Unexpected things about the Netherlands | Fun and interesting facts about Amsterdam and the Netherlands | #expatlife #netherlands #amsterdam #funfacts #curiosities | The Solivagant Soul

After living in the Netherlands as an expat for the last couple of years I have learned a lot. While there are many typical things about this country that everybody knows about, here are some of the most unexpected things about the Netherlands I have recently discovered. The salty liquorice A very shocking thing I discovered when I moved to the Netherlands was a full aisle in the supermarkets dedicated to liquorice. Unfortunately, I have never before been a fan, so I never felt the need to try them. However, at some point, one of my colleagues brought a bag…

Maun, Botswana: passing pigs by the pool – Explore Southern Africa – Day 03

Africa, Travel 8

Visit Maun in Botswana, the best getaway to do a safari along the Okavango Delta | #Botswana #Africa #Safari #Okavango #Wildlife | The Solivagant Soul

The plan for the day was to make it to Maun. In summary, the previous day, we sat. To sum up the day, that was all activity performed during the previous 24h. Nothing else, nothing more. Despite this, I slept like a rock. So well, that I even thought I was back at home a couple of times when I woke up. Without a doubt, it is amazing how good are for your sleep two straight nights of sleep deprivation. First thing we did after waking up was pack everything (in the dark). Then, I actually wished I would have…

How to avoid pickpockets in Barcelona

Europe, Travel 24

It has been already seven years since I left Barcelona for, first Belgium, and now the Netherlands. However, I did grew up in the city and so I was shaped to survive its environment. What is normal for me because of my upbringing, are extraordinary precautions for others. People think that there are now more pickpockets than 7, 10 or 20 years ago. That is not the truth, we just have now more tourists. And more social media. Because nowadays the information is much more available to everybody, it seems as the problems has gotten worse. In my honest opinion,…