Mindful Vacation author
Harun Kayacan
AuthorHarun Kayacan is the co-founder and author of Mindful Vacation. With a background in psychology and a strong interest in culture, people and place, he brings a more reflective perspective to travel — looking beyond the main sights to the atmosphere, everyday life and experiences that give a destination its character.
Stories
Articles by Harun Kayacan
The Croatia most travellers never see: inside Kopački rit
10 min read
Europe’s protected landscapes where the train is the right way in
10 min read
Graz guide: what to see, do and eat in Austria’s most considered city
12 min read
The 12 best summer destinations in Türkiye for 2027
10 min read
A slow weekend in Ljubljana: riverside cafés, markets and neighbourhoods worth your time
9 min read
Where to stay in Istanbul: 7 boutique hotels that become part of the journey
8 min read
Sveti Martin na Muri in autumn: what to choose for a day trip — and when to stay for the weekend
6 min read
11 reasons to ski in Austria
7 min read
From Chur to Arosa by train: a slow mountain journey without a car
11 min read
Five European destinations for warm seas, beaches and coastal walks
10 min read
Casa Batlló after Gaudí: how to read Barcelona’s most playful façade
10 min read
Walking through the Lavaux vineyards: terraces, wine villages and lake views
11 min read
Berlin’s Futurium: A Hands-On Museum for Rethinking the Future
10 min read
The Ston Walls walk: salt, stone and a slower day on Pelješac
10 min read
Museum of Broken Relationships in Zagreb: An Archive of Lost Love
11 min read
Museum Insel Hombroich Near Düsseldorf: Art, Landscape and Slow Wandering
11 min read
Rigi Panorama Trail Above Lake Lucerne: A Quiet Alpine Walk
12 min read
A morning at Mercado de Triana: Seville’s riverside food traditions
11 min read
Why September 2026 may be Europe’s smartest month to travel
11 min read
Why You Can Feel More Tired After a Vacation
8 min read
Things to do in Osijek: a guide to eastern Croatia’s riverside city
6 min read
Mindful Travel: Practical Tips for Better Mental Health
4 min read
Europe’s Best Christmas Markets 2025: Where to Go
5 min read
Edirne Travel Guide: The Ottoman Capital Before Istanbul
7 min read
Istanbul by Ferry: A Guide to Bosphorus Routes and Cruises
5 min read
Things to Do in Marbella: Beaches, Old Town and Nightlife
6 min read
Where to Go in Autumn 2025: The Best Fall Destinations
4 min read
Istanbul Street Food: The Local Flavours to Try
5 min read
Italy in August: What to Expect During Ferragosto
4 min read
Bodrum Travel Guide: Where to Stay, Eat and Explore
8 min read
Kos Travel Guide: Beaches, History and Local Highlights
9 min read
Genoa travel guide: a port city of medieval lanes, pesto and sea air
4 min read
Malta travel guide: where to go, what to see and how to plan
8 min read
A mindful walk on Trebević Mountain, Sarajevo
6 min read
Sarajevo in 72 hours: what to see, eat and do
7 min read
Istanbul’s cats: the story behind the city’s feline culture
5 min read
London’s Best Sober Morning Parties for Dancing and Wellbeing
6 min read
Prague in 72 Hours: A Guide to the City of a Hundred Spires
4 min read
Göbeklitepe: What the World’s Oldest Temple Complex Reveals
7 min read
Mindful Travel: A Guide to Presence and Awareness
5 min read