Is hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu on your bucket, but you don’t know where to start? You’ve come to the right place! In this article I have outlined everything you need to know about hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, in Peru. Including what to pack, how to book it, how to …
Destinations
Here you will find all my top travel tips and stories. I write itineraries, hike guides, city guides and tour reviews based on my own travels, to help you plan your own trips and make the most out of them.
To this day I have visited 63 countries across 6 continents. Many of them were from before I started blogging so you won’t find all of them on here.
These are the countries for which you will find travel advice on Greta’s Travels:
Africa
Asia
Central America & Caribbean
Europe
Middle East
North America
Oceania
Just click on the country that you want to find out more about! Or keep scrolling to read my latest destination posts.
Sustainable Tourism has become a hot topic lately. With fears of over tourism looming on the horizon, many destinations are scrambling to grow in a sustainable manner. Ravenna, in Italy, is actually thinking ahead and doing it right. Thanks to the European project Footprints, Ravenna is actively working on its sustainable tourism initiatives. If you’re …
Did you know that you can find tropical landscapes in China? You can do so around Xishuangbanna, in Yunnan. I visited Xishuangbanna as part of my Yunnan trip, and I can say I wasn’t expecting such a dramatic change in landscape, customs and architecture. We flew from Lijiang, a town nestled at the foot of …
If you’re looking to explore an authentic part of China, far from the crowds of international tourists, then look no further than Yunnan Province! And more specifically, Lijiang and its surroundings. Lijiang is known as one of the most beautiful ancient towns in China, but there is more to it than that. From Lijiang you …
If you’re looking for a fun and carefree all inclusive resort in the Maldives, look no further than OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi! Located just 15 minutes away from Male by speedboat, this resort is a great option for families with children, as well as young couples and groups of friends. Here you can live the classic …
Looking for an authentic Austrian escape? You’ve come to the right place! Earlier this summer I had the opportunity to explore the city of Linz, and the nearby Vitalwelt region. Here we had the pleasure of exploring Austria’s third largest city, as well as the picturesque Austrian countryside. Located in Upper Austria, Linz has a …
If you’re looking for the best all inclusive resort in the Maldives, look no further than OBLU SELECT Sangeli. Located in the Male Atoll, OBLU SELECT Sangeli is a five-star resort with beautiful overwater villas, delicious food, a stunning beach and house reef, an a wide all-inclusive offering. It’s the perfect place to go if …
If you’re looking for a unique city break in Italy, which hasn’t been overrun by tourist crowds yet, then head to Ravenna, in the Emilia Romagna region! Despite being Italian, I had never visited this part of Italy. So when the Emilia Romagna tourism board reached out with this opportunity, I was pretty excited to …
Planning a Perth to Esperance road trip, but don’t know where to start? You’ve come to the right place! I recently spent a month exploring Western Australia, from Perth to Esperance, up to Exmouth and even on to the remote Karijini National Park, and I have compiled all of my top travel tips in this …
Looking for the perfect Sardinia 7-day itinerary? You’ve come to the right place! In this article I have outlined the exact North Sardinia itinerary you should follow if you only have seven days in Sardinia. Including the best activities, where to stay, how to travel around, and logistical tips to make your Sardinia road trip amazing. …