Celebrity Travel Addict: YouTube Sensation & Travel Vlogger, Nadine Sykora

Where was the first place you traveled to when you decided to branch out into the travel industry? What about it got you hooked on travel?

The first place I “travelled” to was when I did a working holiday visa to New Zealand in February 2010. I was pretty much hooked after my first tour around the North Island, that’s when I started blogging my travels and I haven’t stopped since. Why did I become hooked? I would have to say meeting new people, I was so fascinated by all the new friends I was making on the road. They were from all over the world, all with different life stories, it was incredible.

How often do you travel in any given year?

It’s hard to say, busy years I travel almost every month, sometimes all month. Other years it’s every 3 months, usually there is no more than 3 months in-between trips.

What has been your most adventurous travel experience?

Rappelling down waterfalls in the Waitomo Caves in New Zealand.

How many countries have you visited?

Over 37, not including airports 😛

Name your top three destinations and describe them each in one word.

Switzerland – Natural , Galapagos – Ethereal , Vietnam- Unexpected

Give us your ‘Top 5’ list for one of these destinations – like a mini-guide  (it could be anything! Like a restaurant you recommend, a unique hotel, activity, etc.)

Switzerland: 

1. Try a swiss cheese fondu, it will change your life. There are plenty of little cafes and restaurants that serve them.
2. Do a Via Ferrata. They are ropes courses that consist of steel cables, ladders and bridges that allow you to ascend, descend or traverse mountains and cliffs. The best ways to see the swiss alps!
3. Catch a water taxi on Lake Geneva, they are cheap and efficient and a great way to get an overview of the city.
4. Visit a chocolatier in Lucerne. Swiss chocolate, nuff said.
5. Hike, hike and do more hiking. Seriously, their are so many fantastic trails you never need to bus to train anywhere.

What destination do you find yourself returning to again and again, and why?

Thailand and Southeast Asia, it is very in demand at the moment and I simply love the weather and the food.

Your favorite hotel in the world?

Sofitel So Bangkok, the nicest I’ve ever stayed at.

Your favorite restaurant?

Na Burji – located in the Istrian village Nova vas, in the municipality of Piran, Slovenia.  Try the truffle omelette 🙂

Your favorite airline?

Singapore Airways

Your least favorite airline?

United Airways

Country with the friendliest people?

New Zealand

Country with the least friendliest people?

It’s all relative, I don’t really know.

Your favorite airport?

Changi- Singapore

Your preferred brand of luggage?

SuitSuit

Where is the most exotic place(s) your career has taken you?

Galapagos and the middle of the Amazon

What is your best piece of travel advice?

Don’t be afraid to say yes, to go out and try. Travel is about being uncomfortable and out of your comfort zone. Your travelling to try and see something new, so do that!

What are five things you could never leave home without?

Laptop, Phone, Camera, Mascara, A smile 🙂

Where to next?

Spain and Italy!

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