Everything to Know About Types of Rivers
Everything to Know About Types of Rivers About 70% of Earth is covered with water. Whether it be snow caps on the mountains or vast blue oceans, deep salty seas or gushing rivers, all-natural bodies of water make life on Earth possible. Among all the water bodies,...
Different Types of Trains Around the World
Different Types of Trains Around the World Imagine the long hours and high transportation cost we would have to bear if it weren’t for the ever-growing metros and subways. We travel in trains within our cities and when out of town. Despite all the convenience that it...
Most popular honeymoon destination in 2014: Lahaina (Maui, Hawaii)
You have to hand it to Facebook: when it comes to collecting some personal information, they do a better job than the police. Facebook has insight on some really cool data, including the top honeymoon destinations preferred by newlyweds in and outside the US. So where...
How to Start Calisthenics: A Quick and Easy Guide
Full body workouts are some of the most effective methods for getting into shape without having to invest in workout equipment or a gym membership. One of the most popular full body workouts that were the rage in the 1980s is calisthenics. It’s a type of full body...
The New 7 Wonders of the World
I’m sure all of us grew up reading about the famous Wonders of the World, like the Egyptian pyramids, the Colossus of Rhodes or the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. With only one of the original wonders of world still standing, in 2007, Swiss-based New7Wonders Foundation started a major process of updating the wonders list, by […]
A Lesson on Formality From Japan
Me and Kate have always been on the informal side of things. Maybe that's why we decided to give the whole digital nomad shtick a shot. Living in SEA or roaming around hostels isn't something that might appeal to stiffer characters. But here's the thing: traveling...
Things to do in Okinawa: 6 Spots in Naha We Fell In Love With
Okinawa is one of the most relaxing, most beautiful places we’ve been yet. The capital Naha is relatively small, but it’s packed with interesting spots to visit – both as a tourist or as an urban explorer. Here are our favorites!
The World’s Most Beautiful Subway Stations
Whether it’s called subway, underground, U-bahn or metro, underground trains is perhaps the most popular public transportation in big cities all around the world. By taking the subway you usually get rid of one of the biggest problems faced by large cities today, which is horrible car traffic. However, even though you get to your […]
Amazing Swimming Pools Across the World [Part 1]
While nature is one of the greatest architects and there are a few amazing natural swimming pools in the world, such as the Devil’s Pool in Africa, there’s no doubt that man also managed to build some incredible pools which simply take our breath away and make us let everything go and search for a […]
Golf and Dinner in The Algarve
If you are going on a holiday in Portugal then a visit to the Algarve is a must. Why? For three very good reasons: sun, golf and food. It’s the holy trinity of any trip to the Algarve. Portugal’s southernmost province reaches an average temperature in September of 26 degrees (22 in October), and it […]
“The Shadow of the Wind” Locations in Barcelona
Earlier this month, I saw a good friend of mine posting a photo on Facebook of a new book she was reading, Into the wild by Jon Krakauer. I’ve read the book and seen the movie, so I was curious about her opinion on the book. She told me that she wasn’t exactly thrilled with […]
The Oldest Hotels In The World
Ever since the first travelers started wandering the world, the need for accommodation also showed up. In times when the population number was a lot smaller, when people were more friendly and more confident in each other, there was the option of staying overnight in someone’s residence. But as travel grew, a new concept was […]
Life Inside an Active Volcano: Aogashima Island, Japan
Around 200 people (205 at the 2009 census) live on the Aogashima volcanic island in the Philippine Sea. The island is part of the Izu archipelago, being administered by the city of Tokyo as part of the Hachijo Subprefecture. Located 220 miles south of Tokyo and 45 miles south of the nearest populated island, Aogashima […]
Most Beautiful Airports in the World
Nobody likes to waste time sitting around and waiting for delayed flights, missed connections, wandering between terminals or waiting for luggage. But there are some airports in this world that are such masterpieces that any moment they could be turned into tourist attractions. And that’s a great thing, because when you arrive somewhere for the […]
“The Door to Hell”, Amazing Phenomenon in Turkmenistan
Located in the middle of Karakum desert in Turkmenistan (former Soviet Union), the crater near the Derweze (Darvaza) village is famous all around the world as “The Door to Hell” and it’s not hard at all to figure out why, because this 80-foot (25 meters) deep and 230-ft (70 meters) wide hole is home to […]
The Best Budget Beach Destinations
Sadly, jetting off to tropical shores is a pipedream for so many of us. Although our pockets might not stretch to getaways in Thailand or the Maldives, there are plenty of low-cost beach holidays available to fit all budgets.
Swimming with the Devil: Devil’s Pool, Victoria Falls
While not being the highest or the widest waterfall in the world, the Victoria Falls is considered maybe the most beautiful waterfall in the world. Located in Africa, on the Zambezi River between Zambia and Zimbabwe, it is called “the smoke that thunders” by local tribes and it offers spectacular views for those that travel […]
Three Weeks in Ireland
This spring, in May to be more precise, I had the chance to live in Ireland for about three weeks. My cousin and a few friends are involved in an online start-up and they were there on business so I decided to visit them and catch a break after a rough period of my life. […]
Plitvice Lakes National Park, The Wonder of the Balkans
With amazing places like the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro or Dubrovnik in Croatia, the Dalmatian seaside has become a popular destination for many travelers, but Plitvice Lakes National Park, located in Croatia between Zadar and the capital Zagreb is quickly becoming one of the major tourist attractions in the Balkans. And if you’re wondering […]
Top Stag Party Destinations: Manchester
The home town of The Smiths, Oasis, The Stone Roses, and world class football teams, Manchester United and Manchester City, Manchester is a top destination for stag parties. A bloke’s haven, the city is jam packed with fab bars, pubs, clubs and a ton of daytime activities. Book hotel rooms in Manchester from low cost […]
We longed for the coziness that Place Called Home brings. There’s no better feeling!
Together with our guest authors, we have a simple goal: to help you with guides and tips on creating your own awesome lifestyle.
If you’re of the curious kind, check out our motivation to start this site. See you around!