Southeast Sicily: Syracuse, Marzameni, Noto, Modica and Ragusa

In this Sicilian travel blog, I will give you tips, information and inspirations on the Southeastern part of Sicily. In this part of Sicily, you can find historical Sicilians Baroque culture like the UNESCO-listed cities of Syracuse / Ortygia, Noto, Modica and Ragusa. As a beach girl, I visited of course the beach of the fishing village Marzameni. See below … Read More

Inca City of Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu in Peru is one of the seven wonders of the world. The Lost City is surrounded by green tropical vegetation and steep mountain ranges, this 15th century Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu meets every expectation. This 2,430 meter high Inca city is spectacular; the Spanish didn’t even discovered and conquered it and was only discovered in 1911 by … Read More

Cusco Capital of the Incas

Cusco is the archaeological capital of the Americas, gateway to Machu Picchu, Spanish influenced cathedrals, Inca temples, cobblestone streets and traditional Andean women. The atmosphere in Cusco is very pleasant, despite the many tourist it still feels comfortable and relaxed. You can feel and see the rich history of this Inca capital and not only in Cusco but in the … Read More

Sailing Ancient Delos

The Cyclades name comes from the Greek ‘kyklos” which means circle, Delos the sacred island is the center of this Cyclades archipelago. Delos is located next to Mykonos and easy to visit in a day trip. In this travel blog tips, inspirations and information on Delos, Greece. Delos Background Delos is one of the most important historical, mythological and archaeological … Read More

Ancient Athens Walk

Athens is the capital of Greece and is known for its rich history, with the main highlight the Acropolis. But Athens has more to offer beside the culture life, it has a high social life and beaches in the area. I visited Athens for just one day and two nights, enough to see the highlights and feel the Greek vibe! … Read More

Agua de Jamaica: Fresh Hibiscus Flower Drink

This recipe it totally inspired by my travels through Central America; like Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras and El Salvador. I drank the Agua de Jamaica (Hah-my-ka) with a lunch menu and as a refreshment in the afternoon. I even drank it mixed with Mexican Mezcal as a cocktail!! It has a cranberry like flavor, taste fresh and looks very beautiful!! The cold … Read More

Tremendous Tikal

In this travel blog I will give you tips, inspirations and information on Maya Tikal, Guatemala. The Tikal National Park in the province of El Petén was declared World Cultural and Natural Heritage by the UNESCO in 1979. The park covers an area of 576km² and is the most important natural reserve of Guatemala. The jungle of Tikal is home … Read More

Surprisingly San Cristóbal de Las Casas

San Cristóbal de Las Casas (San Cristóbal), is located in a beautiful highland valley in the Chiapas state; which is the most southern part of Mexico close to the border of Guatemala and Belize. San Cristóbal is a popular tourist destination and I understand why. It has the Maya culture, gorgeous highlands & canyons, colorful streets, markets and all with … Read More

Wonderful Oaxaca

I have fallen in love with Oaxaca! Pronounce Oaxaca like “Wah-hah-kah” This is a very attractive historical town with beautiful churches and plazas which are well preserved and on the Unesco World Heritage list. Oaxaca has it all; Zapotec history, gastronomy, historical buildings, boutique hotels, mezcal, charm, mountains and many more. The colorful streets are perfect to wander around and … Read More