The Travels of Päivi and Santeri

We did a tour around the Stans that are currently open to Europeans without annoying visas. All the countries were a mix of Turkish Ottoman and old Soviet Union culture and language, and of course the Islamic religion.

Andorra was the last country in Europe for us to visit. The only way to get there is either through Spain or France. A 3-4-hour bus trip on a serpentine road was not tempting, nor travelling in Spain. We did it through Toulouse, France using Andbus. Now we can proudly say that we have been in all European countries and it took less than 20 years on the road!

Food is often really mild and tasteless when eating out in vegan restaurants. There is a misconception that vegan food should not contain anything tasty, especially any strong spices. The issue becomes intolerable in all-inclusive resorts and cruises when you have to eat the same food every day for weeks.

This cruise guide is crafted for value-conscious travelers seeking affordable ways to explore and visit new countries. It is not intended for those seeking to show off or celebrate anniversaries lavishly on their cruise vacation.

Photos from the Bahamas.

Photos from Turks and Caicos Islands.

Photos from Antigua and Barbuda.

Photos of our 19th wedding anniversary on the road on our never-ending honeymoon trip.

If you want to admire romantic bridges, go to Paris. If you want to do window shopping, head to Champs-Elysees and Galeries Lafayette Haussmann. For panoramic views, take a lift to Eiffel tower. For the best rated beer, drink at one of Belgium’s monastic breweries. For buying a pair of Jimmy Choo shoes, London is your first choice.