Monasteries are Tibet’s biggest “attractions.” We have visited more of them, starting with the one situated at Barkhor square. They all have many common features, yet they are somehow different. I would like to introduce to you the following 5 amazing Buddhist monasteries in Tibet that are worth your visit. Jokhang Jokhang is a monastery[...]
Tibet is one of those countries most of the travelers crave to visit. The arrival into the country itself promises new challenges, new experiences and adventures. Flying above the Tibet, we could see how the areas below changed from uninhabited gray hills and snow-covered shields to the verdant hills diversified with valleys and creeping rivers.[...]
Tags: Buddha, Buddhism, Himalayas, Lhasa, Monastery, Tibet
Finishing our Canadian Rockies road trip in Vancouver turned out to be a great idea. I’ve heard only positive feedback on this city, so I couldn’t miss it. However, I must admit, my first impression upon arrival into this coastal port wasn’t exactly as I imagined it to be. No wonder that after two weeks[...]
Tags: A-maze-ing Laughter, Capilano Suspension Bridge, English Bay Beach, Girl in a Wetsuit Statue, Inukshuk, Lost Lagoon, Nine O’Clock Gun, Seawall Water Walk, Stanley Park, Sunset Beach, Totem poles, Vancouver, Vancouver Aquarium, Vancouver Lookout
Calgary is the largest Alberta’s city and the 4th largest metropolis in Canada. It is strategically located only 1-hour drive from the popular Canadian Rockies. In 1988, Calgary became the first Canadian city to host the Winter Olympic Games. It is well-known for the famous Calgary Stampede – rodeo, exhibition and festival taking place at[...]
Tags: Calgary, Scotiabank Saddledome, Wonderland Sculpture
Calgary became one of the most popular Canadian cities in the last couple years. I visited this bustling city in the mid June and I’ve immediately realized why. Except for being a gate to the famous Rocky Mountains, Calgary offers many activities and sightseeing to travelers and is very popular among passionate photographers. Now you[...]
Tags: Bow Tower, Calgary, Calgary Tower, Canada, Peace Bridge, Prince’s Island Park, Scotiabank Saddledome, Scotsman Hill, Voltage Garage, Wonderland Sculpture
It was last year when I decided it is the right time to fulfill my travel dream and booked the flight tickets to Calgary. Planning the trip more than a half a year in advance gave me enough time to read all the travel guides, google countless photos of Canada and prepare for the amazing[...]
Tags: Alberta, Athabasca glacier, British Columbia, Canada, Canadian Rockies, Icefields Parkway, Lake Agnes, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Peyto Lake
The Canadian Rockies span the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia in the western part of the country. With their beautiful nature, they attract more than 30 million visitors per year. If you decide to pay a visit to their famous national parks, you may welcome some tips and trips. To be prepared for the[...]
Tags: Banff National Park, bears, Canada, Canadian Rockies, Jasper National Park, traveling
I have traveled mostly around Europe and Asia so far and thought of myself as experienced traveler. I’ve always planned my trips, but never that thoroughly as the one to Canada this June. Maybe because this one was my first across the ocean or I’ve dreamed about it so much I wanted it to be[...]
Tags: Banff, Banff National Park, British Columbia, Calgary, Canada, Canadian Rockies, Jasper, Jasper National Park, Kelowna, Lake Louise, Maligne Lake, Peyto Lake, traveling, Vancouver
I am that kind of person who loves to organize. When I finally decided to fulfill my dream and travel to Canada, the planning was on point. I kept checking the prices of flight tickets since early June last year and booked them one sunny Sunday in October. They were half as cheep as usual[...]
Tags: Banff National Park, British Columbia, Canada, Canadian Rockies, Jasper National Park, traveling
Canada has already been on my travel bucket list for quite some time. Yet, it was only a year and a half ago when I finally decided to make my dream come true. I knew that Canadian Rockies are the destination I am heading to, so I did some research to learn when it is[...]
Tags: Banff National Park, British Columbia, Canada, Canadian Rockies, Jasper National Park, traveling