The ultimate guide for Isla Mujeres, Mexico: main stream & off the beaten path
Isla Mujeres – the little island paradise just off Cancun in Mexico. Just 7 km long and 650 m wide, this paradise attracts a lot of attention by travelers within the reason. That is why most places are...
View ArticlePack like a pro: 31 packing tips for your next long-term trip!
I hate packing. You pack, you unpack, you forget things. And especially you take things you don’t need. But I guarantee you, with time you get better at it. Packing takes less time. You will pack less...
View ArticleSix weeks in Costa Rica – The Video
Six weeks in Costa Rica led me to lush green landscapes, wildlife which is not to be seen in other countries, deserted beaches and a lot of outdoor and adventurous activities. The variety of Costa Rica...
View Article21 Road Trip Essentials: What to pack for your summer road trip
I face the horizon, everywhere I go. I face the horizon, the horizon is my home. I face the horizon, everywhere I go. I face the horizon, the horizon is my home. (Frank Turner – The Road) Summer is...
View ArticleMy Top 10 Summer Reads 2016
Lying on the beach. Relaxing in a hammock. Enjoying the sunshine in a park. Sitting in the outdoor area of a cafe all by yourself. All this is more fun with a good book at hand. During the summer we…...
View ArticleUp for an adventure in the jungle? Don’t miss these 4 magical places in...
11:30 Arrival in Palenque. After 16 hours in an air conditioned bus, the humid heat hits me immediately. In May Palenque sometimes reaches more than 40 °C and 95% humidity. Palenque doesn’t mess...
View ArticleHow to get to know the culture of a different country
Apart from getting to know beautiful places, travel is mainly about getting to know the culture of a different country. But how do you do that in the best possible way? Here are 11 opportunities to get...
View ArticleParadise found: Isla Contoy, Mexico
I am living in Mexico for over a year now but never made it to Isla Contoy. An island about 2 hours off Cancun. Last month, I was finally able to go there. And I found paradise. Heading to Isla… The...
View Article21 Road Trip Essentials: What to pack for your summer road trip
I face the horizon, everywhere I go. I face the horizon, the horizon is my home. I face the horizon, everywhere I go. I face the horizon, the horizon is my home. (Frank Turner – The Road) Summer is...
View ArticleMy Top 10 Summer Reads 2016
Lying on the beach. Relaxing in a hammock. Enjoying the sunshine in a park. Sitting in the outdoor area of a cafe all by yourself. All this is more fun with a good book at hand. During the summer we…...
View ArticleUp for an adventure in the jungle? Don’t miss these 4 magical places in...
11:30 Arrival in Palenque. After 16 hours in an air conditioned bus, the humid heat hits me immediately. In May Palenque sometimes reaches more than 40 °C and 95% humidity. Palenque doesn’t mess...
View ArticleHow to get to know the culture of a different country
Apart from getting to know beautiful places, travel is mainly about getting to know the culture of a different country. But how do you do that in the best possible way? Here are 11 opportunities to get...
View ArticleParadise found: Isla Contoy, Mexico
I am living in Mexico for over a year now but never made it to Isla Contoy. An island about 2 hours off Cancun. Last month, I was finally able to go there. And I found paradise. Heading to Isla… The...
View ArticleTraveling like a minimalist for the first time
This post is written by Kacey Mya. Packing for flights and long trips was always daunting for me. At some point, I gave up and committed to finding a way to make carry-ons and overnight bags work. When...
View ArticleI’m on my way to Peru (& need your help!)
I’m almost on my way to Peru! My 31st country to visit apparently and I cannot wait to make the most of it and explore the country, learn about the culture and try the cuisine of Peru. Today I want…...
View ArticleFoodie Capital of South America: Peruvian Food and Market Tour in Lima with...
What would be a visit to the foodie capital of South America without a food tour? Impossible. And that is why on my second day in Lima I joined the Peruvian food and market tour of Lima te llena....
View ArticleGPSMyCity: Get self-guided walking tours on your phone (+ giveaway)
If you follow me a while already, you know that I am a fan of self-guided walking tours. You do not depend on groups and can stay in places as long as you want or leave as fast as you… The post...
View ArticlePacking for 1 month in Peru in winter
I’m currently in Peru. As the country is situated in the southern hemisphere, it’s winter now. Temperatures differ a lot within the country. In Lima, you might be fine with a shirt and a light pullover...
View ArticleLearning about other people’s way of life: Uros & Taquile Island, Peru
Could you imagine living on an island made of soil and reeds? Together with only a hand full of other families? With electricity just coming from solar power? With the next big city an hour boat’s ride...
View Article6 different ways to get to Machu Picchu
A visit to Peru without visiting the world wonder Machu Picchu is incomplete. In order to get to Machu Picchu, you have to travel to the southern Peruvian city Cusco. It is necessary to adapt yourself...
View Article