2025 travel year in review: destinations, highlights and upcoming plans
As 2025 comes to an end, I’ve been looking back at a year that felt intense, grounding, and deeply meaningful. While I didn’t travel as far as in previous years, the trips I took these last twelve months felt more intentional: a mix of slow travel close to home, family road trips, reunions with friends, and a few unforgettable adventures abroad. From Morocco and the Austrian Alps to London, Spain and the French Atlantic coast, this 2025 travel year in review reflects where I went, what I experienced, and how travel shaped my year — both on the road and at home. Below, you’ll find my 2025 travel recap by month, along with destinations visited, highlights, and links to the travel guides I published throughout the year.
Things to do in Marrakech: travel guide + map
Located in the western part of the country, Marrakech is one of the top destinations to visit in Morocco. In this comprehensive travel guide, I'll walk you through the best things to do in Marrakech, including where to eat and stay as well as some day trip ideas. At the end of this post, I've also included a map so you can easily pinpoint all the locations mentioned here.
Top 6 cities in Morocco to visit (+ more for your bucket list)
When it comes to exploring cities in Morocco, every place has its own unique vibe — from golden beaches to ancient medinas. So far, I’ve had the chance to explore six of the country´s most fascinating destinations — Agadir, Casablanca, Essaouira, Fez, Marrakech and Rabat. In this travel recap, I’ll share the highlights of each including the best things to do, what to eat or where to stay. And if you’re already planning your adventure, stick around until the end for a handy map and a few more Moroccan cities that are still on my travel wishlist.
My ultimate Essaouira travel guide
Oh, Essaouira, where to start? This laid-back coastal city is a breath of fresh Atlantic air—a place where ancient medina walls meet bohemian vibes, sea-salted breezes, and golden sunsets over crashing waves. In this ultimate Essaouira travel guide, I’m sharing everything you need to know before you go (and you fall in love with it): what to do, where to eat, sleep, and even surf, how to get around, and the best day trips in the area. At the end of this post, I've also included a map so you can easily pinpoint all the locations mentioned here. Let’s dive into this Moroccan gem by the sea!
Things to do in Agadir: my travel guide + map
Agadir is Morocco’s chilled-out beach city and most popular holiday destination— perfect for ocean breezes, surf sessions, souk strolls, and scenic day trips. This complete post is your ultimate travel guide to what to do in Agadir, including where to eat, stay, how to get around, day trip ideas and even a map.
My 2023 trips: a year in review
Another year is about to go by, and it's time to reflect on the destinations that I visited this year and to start dreaming about the ones I'll be exploring in 2024. The last twelve months were incredibly busy year in terms of trips. Here's my 2023 travel review of the year!
Ethiopia trip highlights: my top 7 experiences
After traveling throughout Ethiopia for two weeks, I thought it was time to reflect on the trip and share my favorite experiences. To be honest, it was an intense visit filled with mixed feelings, a couple of episodes of food poisoning and lots of culture, history and traditions to digest. That being said, it was a memorable journey. In this post, I´ll be sharing my seven Ethiopia trip highlights, including, in my view, some of the best things to do in the country. If you´re planning to explore this African destination soon, this should give you a good idea of what to expect. Are you ready to dive in?
What to do in Addis Ababa, the bustling capital of Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, the bustling capital of Ethiopia, is changing at a rapid pace. With a pleasant climate, it offers numerous cultural attractions such as the Ethnological Museum or the National Museum, among many others. The city is also renowned for its lively food and nightlife scene and has a good number of restaurants, bars and clubs where you can sample the famous Ethiopian cuisine. In this travel guide, I'll walk you through what to see and do in Addis Ababa, where to eat the best Ethiopian food and where to stay in the capital of the country. Along with some travel tips to navigate the city, I've also included a map so you can easily pinpoint all the spots mentioned throughout this post. Are you ready to dive in?
Exploring southern Ethiopia: ethnic tribes of the Omo Valley & safaris in national parks
Welcome to the south of Ethiopia, a fascinating part of the country that will take your breath away as soon as you discover its main cities, spot incredible wildlife in safaris across the national parks and interact with the ethnic tribes of the Omo Valley! In this travel guide, I´ll share our 10-day itinerary throughout southern Ethiopia, including what to see and do, where to eat and stay, and how to get around. At the end of this post, you will also find a map featuring all the locations mentioned here. Are you ready to join the adventure?
Lalibela, a mystical UNESCO World Heritage site
The holy city of Lalibela, located in the northern part of Ethiopia, treasures a series of ancient rock-hewn churches that are considered a UNESCO World Heritage site. Thanks to this travel guide, you will learn what to see and do in Lalibela, where to eat and stay, as well as a few travel tips to help you plan your adventure. At the end of this post, you will also find a map to easily pinpoint all the locations of this fascinating Ethiopian town.
Ethiopia itinerary in 2 weeks & travel tips
After months of planning and dreaming about this trip, I finally managed to visit Ethiopia with a couple of friends from my days in Washington, D.C.. It was a memorable adventure to say the least! Unsurprisingly, this landlocked African country has a lot to offer, from ancient heritage and fascinating culture, to breathtaking landscapes and delicious food. In this post, you will learn more about our Ethiopian itinerary and what you can see and do there in two weeks. It also includes a section with frequent questions that you may have before traveling to the country. Finally, you will find a map too, so you can easily pinpoint where we went. I hope it will inspire you to visit this unique destination soon!
Things to do in Casablanca: a complete travel guide & map
Casablanca, Morocco’s largest city home to over 3 million people, is a fascinating mix of tradition and modernity. Known for its striking Art Deco architecture, bustling markets, and vibrant cultural life, it’s also the country’s economic powerhouse and a gateway for many international visitors. While often seen as just a stopover on the way to Marrakech or Fez, this destination has its own unique charm—where the Atlantic Ocean meets grand mosques, lively boulevards, and a cosmopolitan food scene. If you’re planning a trip to Morocco and wondering what to see and do in Casablanca, here’s a comprehensive post to help you make the most of your visit. In this travel guide, I'll walk you through the best things to do in Casablanca (often simply abbreviated as Casa), including what and where to eat, where to stay and some day trip ideas. At the end of this post, I've also included a map so you can easily pinpoint all the locations mentioned here.