KeepCalmAndWander, Author at KEEP CALM and WANDER

Where Did My Wanderlust Take Me in 2017?

6 Incredible Hikes That Will Take Your Breath Away

March 31, 2022 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

These 6 incredible hikes will take your breath away. It did to me and I could still remember how these hikes changed me as a traveler. I was never a fan of hiking, especially when the scorching sun is unforgivable. But I learned to adapt to harsh weather conditions and

, Indonesia

Padar Island – An Incredible Island in Indonesia

March 28, 2022 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Padar Island is one of the more than 17,000 islands in Indonesia. I’d say that it’s one of those views that you have to see to believe it! Describing it as incredible is somewhat short of an adjective to express the feeling the first time I saw it fully. Man,

, UNESCO Sites

Galapagos Travel Tips

March 13, 2022 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

For many people, Galapagos is a dream destination that must be visited at least once in a lifetime. In our dreams everything is perfect, the trip runs smoothly, we get the best of the vacation and come home filled with amazing memories. In reality, things are a bit different. Mostly

Sydenham Frozen Waterfalls in Hamilton Toronto Canada

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4 Frozen Waterfalls in Hamilton That You Have to Visit

February 11, 2022 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

These 4 frozen waterfalls in Hamilton should be on your list to visit to enjoy or embrace winter in Canada. Hamilton is just less than an hour away from Toronto and it’s pretty accessible via Go Bus. However, from Hamilton to these frozen waterfalls you’ve got to hire a taxi

, Travel Itinerary

Sailing Komodo Islands for 3 Days and 2 Nights

May 14, 2021 KeepCalmAndWander 1 Comments

Sailing Komodo Islands from Labuan Bajo for 3 days and 2 nights was something you’ve got to do when visiting Indonesia. You won’t just have so much fun, but you’ve got to see a few of Indonesia’s 17,000 islands. You’ll be able to frolic at the famed pink beach, hike

, UNESCO Sites

Malaka Walking Tour – Guiding Myself Through the Old City

April 12, 2021 KeepCalmAndWander 1 Comments

I did a self-guided Malaka Walking Tour as soon as I arrived in the UNESCO-World Cultural Heritage city. I had a whole day to spare, so I decided to do it on my own. The blistering sun didn’t really dissuade me from walking. Having a hat and bottled water were

Palacio de Bella Artes Palace of Fine Arts Mexico City

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Palacio de Bella Artes – Where You Find the Grandest Arts in Mexico City

December 21, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Inside Palacio de Bella Artes, you will find the grandest arts in Mexico City, or perhaps, the whole country. Its lavishly-ornamented facade combines Neo-classical and Art Noveau. Murals and paintings that were created by Mexico’s finest artists like Jose Clemente Orozco, Diego Rivera, and more are the most visible here.

, UNESCO Sites

Metropolitan Cathedral in Mexico City – The Oldest and Largest Cathedral in Latin America

December 19, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

The Metropolitan Cathedral in Mexico City is the oldest and largest cathedral in Latin America. Located right at the heart of the city, the cathedral is an imposing structure that demands your attention. For visitors, it’s just another tourist attraction, but for the locals, it is a symbol and soul

, Mexico

Coyoacan – A Morning Stroll

December 9, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Discovering Coyoacan was a travel itinerary that wasn’t supposed to happen. From our hotel in Mexico City, a friend and I hired a taxi to take us around for a day. Our first stop was Frida Kahlo’s Blue House – and we were told that the queue would be unbearable.

, UNESCO Sites

Inside Palacio Nacional del Gobierno in Guadalajara

December 6, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Going inside Palacio Nacional del Gobierno in Guadalajara is like time traveling. If the walls could talk, their stories can be worth a series of historical documentaries for Netflix or for television. I’ll be binge-watching it for sure. My friend and I had only a night’s stay in Guadalajara. Yes,

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Inside the Palacio Nacional – The Mural and Paintings of Deigo Rivera

December 3, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Inside the Palacio Nacional – the mural and paintings of Diego Rivera come alive. It’s like this amazing whole colonial structure was built to house the arts of Mexico’s national treasure – Diego Rivera. Visitors from all over the world come here to see the grandeur of the murals that

Tourist attractions in San Miguel de Allende

, Mexico

Cañada de la Virgen Pyramids – The Attraction Less Visited in Mexico

November 30, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Cañada de la Virgen Pyramids is just 25 kilometers outside of San Miguel de Allende in Mexico. Perhaps, it is one of the country’s hidden gems that are out of the tourists’ radar. The pyramids in the archaeological site are smaller than the Teotihuacan and Chichen Itza Pyramids. However, as

, Travel Articles

5 Most Interesting Places to Visit in Australia

November 24, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Australia is a lovely place to visit with amazing coral reefs, rainforests and red deserts to explore on the world’s smallest continent and the largest island. Though the very famous Great Barrier Reef and many other national parks and deserts are always found in every traveller’s bucket list, we have

Tourist attractions in Prague. / Prague Towers

Czech Republic

Views from Prague Castle Tower

November 20, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

The views from Prague Castle Tower are one for memory. It’s one of those city skylines that will leave impressions to last for a lifetime. And perhaps, for some of you, the Prague skyline will give you goosebumps. So, when you are traveling to Prague, never miss this one thing

Czech Republic

St Vitus Cathedral in Prague

November 17, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

St Vitus Cathedral in Prague looked familiar to me the first time I looked at its massive Gothic structure. I was pretty sure I’d seen it somewhere, but I had difficulty remembering it. Standing and staring outside its facade, I tried hard to remember where I had seen this cathedral