NATALIJA UGRINA

The first thing that strikes you as you approach Mont Saint-Michel  is how impossibly unreal  it looks. Rising from the misty bay like something out of a medieval fantasy, the abbey seems to defy gravity and logic. I walked the long bridge leading to the island—yes, there's a shuttle, but trust me, walking is absolutely worth it if you want those breathtaking shots. With every step closer to Mont Saint-Michel , the Gothic spires grew larger, and I couldn't shake the feeling t

Looking for weird museums in Zagreb ? You're in for a treat! Even though Zagreb is worldwide known for its Advent Christmas market, many people don't know this Croatian capital is home to some of the world's most unusual and quirky museums. From the world's first Museum of Broken Relationships to the original Hangover Museum , the weird museums in Zagreb have pioneered concepts that have been copied across the globe. I've visited my share of weird museums around the world—fr

I was on my way to Pamplona when a name I’d once read whispered through my thoughts — Zugarramurdi . Hidden in the green folds of Navarre, right by the French border, this village had been calling my curiosity for years. People called it Spain’s Salem , a place where myth, fear, and faith once collided under moonlit skies. The road curved through pine forests and mist, and by the time I arrived, the air already felt heavier — as if the hills themselves were keeping secrets. I

When I first walked through the gates of Clos Lucé in Amboise, I wasn't prepared for how intimate it would feel. Leonardo da Vinci Amboise - this is where it all happened. This wasn't some grand museum with velvet ropes and crowds - this was a home. Leonardo da Vinci's home. The place where one of history's greatest minds spent his final three years in Leonardo da Vinci Amboise, far from his beloved Italy, creating, dreaming, and ultimately, dying. But as I would soon discove

It was one of those moody Basque afternoons when the sky can’t decide if it wants to drizzle or downpour. I had planned a quick stop in...

I wasn't looking for books when I stumbled upon Redu . In fact, I was simply following a winding road through the Belgian Ardennes,...

I first learned about Dinant in the most unexpected way— sitting at the bar of my hotel in Luxembourg . I struck up a conversation with a...

Me standing in front of Leuven’s mysterious plaque honoring John E. Lewis, ‘inventor of time travel’ from the year 2152 The Day I...

There’s something magical about tiny places — the kind of towns you can explore in under an hour, where the streets are made of...

Jungle Clues and Ancient Faces: My Unexpected Detour from Beach Bliss Most travelers come to St. John for the powdery white sand and...

"If you like piña coladas, and getting caught in the rain..." You’re already humming it, aren’t you? I couldn’t help but play Escape (The...

If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you know I have a thing for alien mysteries. From my unforgettable visit to Roswell, New...

When I first wandered the streets of Buenos Aires, tango wasn’t just something you watched—it was something you felt . From a lone...

Let’s be honest: when most people plan a trip to South America, they go for the classics—Rio, Lima, Medellín. And while those cities...

When you think of Montego Bay , your mind probably jumps straight to white sand beaches, poolside cocktails, and all-inclusive luxury....

Imagine a place where cobbled streets lead to centuries-old ruins, where ivy-draped walls whisper stories of Portuguese explorers and...

When you think of Easter, you probably imagine pastel eggs, chocolate bunnies, maybe a cozy brunch with family, or a church service...

Discover one of Jamaica's most enigmatic destinations, where ancient legends and modern adventures intertwine along mystical waters. The...

When you hear "Uruguay," your mind probably doesn’t jump to Swiss chalets or Alpine vibes. But tucked away in the Colonia Department is a...

There I was, wandering through Montevideo with that soft Rio de la Plata breeze in my hair, when I looked up and saw it. A towering,...