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03/11/2016

(NEW POST) Now up on the blog, one of the most memorable experiences of our lives! Spending the night at a Buddhist Temple deep in the sacred mountains of Koyasan in Japan. So excited to finally share this story with you.

Waking up after sleeping in a Buddhist Temple in Koyasan, I took off my yukata, and got dressed as fast as my cold hands allowed.

31/10/2016

Methana ~ Peloponnese ~ Greece
25 September, 2016
Methana
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We have found family and a home in Live-Bio.
We were planning on staying here for week, but on our second night we decided to stay for a month. It's just perfect.
One of the activities on offer is to spend a day in Methana- see the hot springs, hike the volcano, and have a fab lunch in the fishing village of Vathi- all with the amazing host-turned friend Magda! Can't wait to see what other surprises Live-Bio has for us!

31/10/2016

(NEW POST) Hey! For this new post we wrote down our personal fave experiences in the Thai Islands you absolutely can't miss. Enjoy!

With so many things to do in the Thai Islands, it’s hard to choose. So we've compiled a list of the top experiences in the Thai Islands you can't miss.

24/10/2016

NEW POST + NEW LOOK
Exciting day for mapnomads.com
We've got a new post up about the 5 things that I learned during our time in Thailand.
Plus, we have been working on a new look for the blog and it's finally live! We're super excited to share it with you and to know what you think!
Check it out and let us know! ;)

It’s been two great months where I learned plenty. But there are 5 things I learned in Thailand that stuck with me and I hope will remain long after I leave

13/10/2016

There are so many places worth visiting in this world! 😍😍

There's no better time to travel to these places than when you're in your 20s.

13/10/2016

Perfect spot for cliff jumping in Sarakinikos!

12/10/2016

Sarakinikos ~ Milos ~ Greece
17 September, 2016
Milos
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Icebergs in Greece? Either that or we landed on the moon.
Sarakinikos is an unbelievable place. Small caves, big caves, awesome cliff jumping, and little bays that feel like swimming pools.
Milos keeps blowing us away.

11/10/2016

(NEW POST) My fave Thai Island and I don't even like scuba diving. There's so much more to do in this Gulf little gem!

Koh Tao is the diving capital of Thailand, but I can tell you, skeptical readers, Koh Tao for non-divers is still super fun. And I’m about to tell you why.

10/10/2016

Papafragas ~ Milos ~ Greece
17 September, 2016
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"This has got to be my favorite place in the entire world." Those were Isaac's exact words when we swam out of that opening at the end of the canal and we came out into the open seas where cave after cave seemed to rise from the azure water.
Me, I felt drunk in a way only natural beauty can make you feel. All of that space and we never saw anyone else. It felt untouched. Magical. Powerful.

06/10/2016

(NEW POST)
I've been wondering...

Lately it seems like everywhere I turn there’s 30 before 30 lists. I can’t escape them. I’ve read a couple of them and every time I feel drained.

04/10/2016

Kleftiko ~ Milos ~ Greece
16 September, 2016
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So, Milos has some amazing spots and Kleftiko is right there at the top.
The only way to reach it is by boat so we took a sailing trip around the island. Here, we swam around and even went on a smaller boat to explore the caves. A super fun day out.

03/10/2016

(NEW POST) It's time we cleared some things up...🇲🇽

We’ve met people from all over the world these past months. Somehow, at one point or another, I always end up giving them the Mexican Food 101.

27/09/2016

Klima ~ Milos ~ Greece
15 September, 2016
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Milos Island was a wonderful surprise. We decided to come here instead of Mykonos when some local friends we met in Santorini told us to skip the too-touristy island and head for this lesser-known Cycladic gem.
Best.Decision.Ever
Klima is one word: unique. A fishing village that has changed little over time, where colorful houses line the waterfront. It's tiny. It's fascinating. It's beautiful.

26/09/2016

~New Post~
Taking Muay Thai lessons in Koh Tao was intimidating, challenging and incredibly rewarding 👊🏼

The day I first visited the gym Island Muay Thai in Koh Tao I panicked. It’s an outdoor gym,100% local, and every guy in there had a six pack and scary pecs

26/09/2016

Santorini is like a volcanic cake-layered island and this stunning layer is Amoudi Bay. Right below famous Oia, where you can find some of the best fish taverns on the island.

22/09/2016

Thiras-Oias Road ~ Santorini ~ Greece
13 September, 2016
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Driving Santorini's roads is an adventure on its own. Even kind of dangerous at times. But hey, at least the views are stunning.

21/09/2016

There's Isaac, the captain of our tiny boat. It was beyond awesome exploring the island of Antipaxos on our own.

20/09/2016

Imerovigli ~ Santorini ~ Greece
13 September, 2016
Santorini, Greece
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Cycladic beauty in all its splendor in Imerovigli. We liked this part of the island even better than Oia. Man, the pools and views here are out of this world.

17/09/2016

We rented a small boat, took a 3 min class on how to drive it 😂, and we set out on our own to visit as many caves of Paxos as possible. Such a fun day trip!

17/09/2016

Oia ~ Santorini ~ Greece
10 September, 2016
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Santorini! We used to imagine walking through your whitewashed villages perched dangerously over cliffs, with your blue domes overlooking impossibly black volcanoes. And now we're staying for a whole week! 😱 (can you believe that we're staying in one place for more that 3 days? Cuz I can't)
It's time to celebrate our birthdays!

16/09/2016

Sunset in Paxos! 💗💗

14/09/2016

Old Town ~ Corfu ~ Greece
8 September, 2016
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Corfu Old Town is stunning. It's one of those places that inspire. The bright colors, the cobblestone streets, the yoghurt gelatos, it all adds to the charm of the center of this Ionian Island.

13/09/2016

To one more adventure-filled year!

I embarked on a life-altering, mind-blowing and heart-racing journey that would change my views, my beliefs, and who I am forever.

13/09/2016

Erimitis aka one of the most stunning places we've ever seen.
What is up with the color of the water? 😱
Plus, it's not easy to reach so chances are you'll have the place all to yourself.

12/09/2016

Lakka ~ Paxos ~ Greece
02 September, 2016
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Hello, Greece 🇬🇷
Paxos Island welcomed us with charming seaside villages, amazing Greek yoghurt, and stunning bays.
Looking forward to a more relaxed month filled with towns, beaches, calderas, authentic culture, Mediterranean food, and a whole lot more places that look like this 😍
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Have you been to Greece? Any fave islands we can't miss? All recommendations are appreciated! 😘😘

09/09/2016

Couldn't have asked for a better way to end our time with Elephant Hills than spending a night at their straight-out-of-my-daydreams Rainforest Camp. Words won't ever do this place justice. But here I am, trying all the same.
Check out the story!

As soon as I laid eyes on Rainforest Camp I knew one night wouldn’t be enough. It was the most special place we stayed at during our entire Thailand trip.

08/09/2016

Yes yes yes!!!

You don't have infinite money. Spend it on stuff that research says makes you happy.

07/09/2016

London Eye ~ London ~ UK
29 August, 2016
London
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Spent our last day in London doing all the touristy things again: Big Ben, St Paul's Cathedral, Covent Garden, Oxford St, but our fave was having a picnic on a sunny afternoon with unobstructed views of the London Eye.
We fell in love with this city, and especially this country, quickly. We leave yearning to come back. To have more cream teas, to camp in moorlands again, to take more selfies with historic landmarks, to be awed by the English countryside once more.
Until we meet again, England. Meanwhile, stay fabulous 💫

06/09/2016

London Calling ☎️

06/09/2016

Super excited to share with you the story of our time with these majestic giants in Elephant Hills Thailand

Ever since we came back from Elephant Hills and Rainforest Camp I’ve been trying to come up with the words I need to use to make this experience justice. At some point I understood that there’s no way I can show you exactly what makes these places so exceptional. It’s like being witness of such a sp...