I visited Peru during my three months travel through South America. After Bolivia I went to Peru and visited Ecuador thereafter. See below my route suggestion and other option. I found it very easy to travel in Peru; tour operators everywhere and transport via large buses and direct to the next destination in Ecuador and coming from Bolivia. So no … 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
Route for two weeks Cyclades including Athens
The Greek islands of the Cyclades have it all!! Beautiful nature with rugged rock formations (Milos and Santorini), azure blue sea, picture perfect white beaches, traditional white villages with blue-domed churches, ancient archaeological sites (Athens and Delos) and all in sunny warm weather with blue skies. Next to that, taste the traditional Greek food with fish and meat with fresh … Read More
Idyllic Ios
Ios is known as the Cyclades party island, but not in September to be honest. The island was quiet, peaceful, relaxed and I loved it! It was a shock for me, no Santorini crowds. I hired a motorbike and crossed the countryside and run into goats, honey boxes, deserted beaches and dramatic views during that day. I can’t tell how … Read More
Route for 3 weeks Guatemala
I visited Guatemala during my nine weeks travel through Central America. After Guatemala I went to Belize and got back to Guatemala to travel onward to Honduras and El Salvador. I made a round trip, in order to travel less and see the most! See here a route suggestion including and excluding other countries. I found it very easy to … Read More
Travel Tips to Keep Safe
Of course I heard some stories during my travel that tourist that have been robbed. You have to be alert for example in South (like Colombia and Peru) and Central America (like Mexico and El Salvador), they are poor countries and a lot of locals don’t have that much money to spent; so you are a walking Dollar for them … Read More
How to work on your Work-Life Balance?
Nowadays the Work-Life Balance is a topic that is broadly discussed. More and more people will get burn-outs and even at a younger age. A way to prevent this is creating and more important supporting a healthy Work-Life environment. This environment should be simulated by the employers but the main factor lies within you. Your work and career is also … Read More
Ten Solo Travel Tips
You really get to know yourself and getting out of your comfort zone when you are traveling solo. You have to deal with your own thoughts and mood swings. You really have to entertain yourself and don’t feel sad or alone. By traveling solo for all those years I can say, I prefer to travel solo instead of traveling in … Read More
Route for 3 to 4 weeks Colombia
I usually go for a long holiday of four weeks during our winter time January and/or February. These 4 weeks gives me the time to get a good impression of the country and allow myself some time to chill at the beach the end of the vacation (again the beach girl in me!). I spent a lot of time for … Read More