Self-guided walking Tour: Chapultepec, Mexico City
A city is best explored on foot. That’s a fact. And many people enjoy doing it on their own instead of booking a tour. Myself included. I prefer taking my time during walking around, staying longer in...
View Article10 simple tips for stress-free travel
Traveling is tiring and can often be stressful if done wrong. It doesn’t have to be like this. There are simple tricks which you can carry out immediately to travel stress-free and enjoy your trip to...
View ArticleTop 5 destinations for scenic photography in New Zealand
From ruggedly dense bushland to panoramic ocean views, New Zealand has scenic landscapes across both islands that make up this majestic destination in the Southern Hemisphere. From azure blue waters...
View ArticleAching knees on the hike to Tepozteco, Mexico
It was time for a hike again. We were visiting Cuernavaca and a visit to the nearby village Tepoztlán was a great way to get some exercise, being outdoors and getting out of the huge city of Cuernavaca...
View ArticleHow to book hotels without a credit card
Traveling without a credit card is quite uncommon nowadays. Nonetheless, it is possible for those who do not want to travel with a credit card or who do not own one. Here’s how you can book hotels...
View ArticleMemories of Costa Rica
Upon our arrival in Puerto Viejo I felt incredibly tired and decided it’s time for a nap. I opened the windows of our Caribbean style Airbnb apartment and smelled the fresh air full of humidity. I went...
View ArticleMexico’s Dia de los Muertos for beginners
The whole world is celebrating Halloween right now, but for Mexico these last days in October and beginning of November are more significant. Mexico celebrates the Dia de los Muertos – The day of the...
View ArticlePhoto Essay: Dia de los Muertos Cancun
Last week, Mexico celebrated its famous Dia de los Muertos. The spirits of the dead ones are believed to come back to their beloved ones on earth. In order to honor and treat them, people prepare...
View ArticleTwo week itinerary Guatemala
You want to spend two weeks in Guatemala in the best way possible? With this two-week itinerary you will be able to stroll along the cobblestone streets of Antigua, visit Mayan ruins, experience...
View ArticleA walk through the city of eternal spring Cuernavaca, Mexico
We arrived in the city of eternal spring: Cuernavaca in Mexico. Indeed, it felt like spring. Other than in Cancun where you are always looking for shade due to the heat or Mexico City where is was very...
View ArticleDiscovering the Tastes of Southern Italy
Southern Italy is world-renowned for its traditional cuisine and Mediterranean flavour. It combines the best of the most treasured culinary traditions of antiquity and its cooking recipes have roots...
View ArticleWhy walking is the best way to explore a city (PLUS GIVEAWAY)
Big cities are full of organized bus tours, hop on, hop off busses, tours in vintage cars and whatever vehicle you find. Walking tours are getting bigger and bigger these days though. And indeed I like...
View ArticleFestival travel ideas 2016 – January to April
No idea where you should go in 2016? What about heading to a festival to combine a unique experience with your travels? Whether you like music -, traditional festivals or parades, there is a festival...
View Article66 Christmas Gift Ideas for Travelers
Christmas will be in about two weeks and people ask you what kind of present they could give you? Or you have a wanderlusting friend and still don’t know what to get her/him? This list of 66 gift ideas...
View ArticleFestival travel ideas 2016 – May to August
No idea where you should go in 2016? What about heading to a festival to combine a unique experience with your travels? Whether you like music -, traditional festivals or parades, there is a festival...
View ArticleGuide to stress-free Island Destinations
Vacation is one of the things everyone looks forward to year after year. We like it, we want it, and we definitely need it. However, vacationing at key destinations recently became a huge source of...
View ArticleThe ultimate island food experience in Vanuatu
Where else can you experience jumping from a tropical fish and coral-filled blue hole while riding a truck to watch an active volcano spit out hot lava above you? Experiences like these makes Vanuatu a...
View ArticleWhere to stay in Tulum, Mexico: Beach vs. Town
When visiting Tulum, you might notice that the beach area and the city center (or main street) are quite far away from each other. The question whether it is better to stay right at the beach or in...
View ArticleMy Top 25 Instagrams of 2015
In 2015 I traveled to Mexico, Belize, Cuba, Guatemala and Costa Rica. I’m a bit behind with posting my photos on Instagram, that is why some photos of my time in Quito and Mexico in 2014 are within the...
View ArticleGerman Christmas Traditions for Young and Old
Even though I’m not a big fan of winter, Christmas is a time of year I love to spend in Germany as it is one of those few traditions in Germany we still celebrate a lot. After spending the first… The...
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