Today, I went on a hike that I was looking forward to since I started planning this trip: a hike in the Robberg Nature Reserve. Continue reading Mountains of seals
Tag Archives: Beach Life
(Beach) Bums in Durban
The short time I spent in Durban (just 14 hours) has not left much time for exploration. However, what I have seen does not really make me want to see more. Continue reading (Beach) Bums in Durban
Relaxing in Galapagos
The Galapagos islands are usually not a destination that you visit for relaxation. However, having to cope with yet another climate zone, I decided to take it easy the first two days there. Continue reading Relaxing in Galapagos
Leisure time in Loutro
The last three days of my stay in Crete I spent in Loutro. This small town on the South coast can only be reached by ferry or on foot. And even though the weather was a bit rainy on one of the three days, it was a very nice end to my holidays. Continue reading Leisure time in Loutro
Santorini – a must-see (by popular vote)!
After twelve years, I finally returned to the holiday destination of my childhood: Greece. The first three days, I spent on a (very popular) island that I have not visited so far: Santorini. Continue reading Santorini – a must-see (by popular vote)!
The highlights of eight weeks in Central America
Three weeks after my return from my two-months-long trip through Central America, I would like to look back on the highlights of my trip. Continue reading The highlights of eight weeks in Central America
The Ruta Maya
In Winter 2016, I got to know the culture of the Mayas (in Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador). I also had some relaxing days on the beach, and went hiking in the Guatemaltecan highlands.
Caribbean life
Caye Caulker, my first stop in Belize, was a very Caribbean destination. Continue reading Caribbean life
Bacalar, the better version of Tulum
Bacalar with its laguna (also called "Laguna de las Siete Colores", i.e. "Laguna of the Seven Colors") has been as I expected Tulum to be: very relaxing. Continue reading Bacalar, the better version of Tulum
The best from three worlds
I spent less time in Tulum than originally planned – it was just too cold for relaxing on the beach. Continue reading The best from three worlds