22 January, 2016 By Laia
I'm on the road again! This time, in northern Thailand, where I spent a few days in a Lahu village (a hill tribe village) near Chiang Mai. Try to imagine it: stilt houses made of wood and bamboo, beautiful lush green mountains, chickens and pigs around the streets, an interesting culture and friendly people. How is it to live there?
Mines and dinosaurs in off the beaten path Patagonia
29 September, 2015 By Laia
Cultural heritage in Patagonia is very rich, however, my trip over there had a different perspective: geological heritage. Geological heritage helped me to explore not only beautiful landscapes but also the fascinating history of the region… including the discovery of a new dinosaur!
Rotorua: Maori culture and geothermal activity
31 August, 2015 By Laia
Did I ever think I would visit a town that smells like rotten eggs? Not really, but then, the geothermal activity (with its consequent smell) was one of the reasons I visited Rotorua. The other reason was Maori culture.
4 April, 2015 By Laia
Sometimes I believe things come at the right moment. One year ago I would not have thought of volunteering in a school, but when the opportunity came to teach in a rural school in Malaysia, I looked forward to the experience.
Kuala Lumpur: 10 things that fascinate me
Is Kuala Lumpur just another Asian city? No, it cannot be. How do you explain, then, that I felt fascinated by KL from first sight? KL is modern, organized, clean, people are friendly… and much more. These are 10 things from Kuala Lumpur that fascinate me.