There’s an old Icelandic saying that, if you get lost in an Icelandic forrest, stand up. This is pretty accurate reflection of the landscape in Iceland nowadays because there was a time when Iceland basically had no trees. Over the…
Iceland Noted!
Lokafyer Profile: Francesca
Tell us a little bit about yourself: I’m an architect, I live in a great house with a big garden near Palermo with my dogs and cats. I like panting very much and also I’m a folk singer. I like…
24 Hours in Palermo: A Blend of Cultures
Palermo is a city full of vibrant history and a million things to do, from the underground convent of Santa Rosalia to the abbey of San Martino where to this day monks restore old books and produce their own craft…
How to get from Falcone-Borsellino Airport to Palermo
Once you land at Falcone-Borsellino Airport, you’re so close to your adventure in Palermo, all you have to do is get there! Bus One of the best ways to get from the airport into the city is to take a…
Noted! Paris
This week’s Noted! begins with an experience I had when landing in Paris a few years back. The the lack of toilets along the route to our airbnb, combined with my obsessive need to stay hydrated meant that by the…
Lokafyer Profile: Gabriela
Hi Gabriela, tell us a bit about yourself! I am from Brazil and I have been in Osaka since 2017. Because my grandfather was Japanese I always wanted to move to Japan and learn more about my heritage. I was…
24 hours in Osaka: The past meets the future
Osaka Castle and Park To start your day, head over to Osaka Castle. The closest train station is Osakajokoen, which is a 10 min walk away from the castle park. Osaka Castle was built in the 1500s and is one…
How to get from Kansai International Airport to Osaka
There’s a wide range of transportation options available to get you from Kansai International Airport to Osaka, so you shouldn’t have any problem getting from the plane to your bed. The only hard part is deciding which way to take!…
NOTED! Scotland
Oh Scotland. The home of fantastic whiskey, green land and unicorns. With its lush forests and crazy mountains, this country is already very much known for its nature and geography. A quick fact: did you know that the Unicorn is…
Toronto: A Walk in the West End
Nothing says fall like a long walk or bike ride in a forest or park. Unfortunately, Toronto’s lacking in green spaces that aren’t packed to the brim with people who have the same idea as you. Luckily, you don’t have…
