East Sicily: Etna Volcano, Taormina and Catania

In this East Sicilian travel blog, I will give you tips, information and inspirations on the Eastern part of Sicily; Taormina, Catania and Mt Etna area. Most travelers arrive in Catania or Palomino by plane. From here you can both start your tour around the island. I started in Catania and headed southeast by rental car. But first I drove … Read More

Volcanic Arequipa and Cañón del Colca

I liked Arequipa a lot, great colonial atmosphere and vibe in the city, with the volcanoes Chachani, Misti  and Pichu Pichu in background. Nice and good boutique hotels, shops and restaurants. The Cañón del Colca is located 165 km away from Arequipa and is a very impressive natural highlight in Peru. Seeing the condors fly on the thermal in the deepest valley … Read More

Spectacular Santorini Views

This header says is all: Santorini has spectacular panorama views!! Santorini is unique and on many peoples bucket lists, like mine and 1,5 million tourist per year as well…. Lonely Planet calls Santorini “The supermodel of the Greek islands”. Indeed amazingly beautiful with the cliffs in many colors and shapes, due to the caldera/crater that is drowned in the sea. … Read More

Explore Ruta de las Flores

I love flowers; that is why the Ruta de Las Flores (Route of Flowers) in El Salvador appealed to me. But I didn’t see that many flowers along the route but it is a beautiful string of villages in amazing volcanic surroundings. Each town has its own charm and mix of colonial architecture and indigenous building. The small villages are … Read More

Stunning views around Lago Atitlán

In this travel blog inspirations, tips and information on Lake Atitlán, Guatemala Central America. This area is magical and mysterious!! The views are spectacular from which point or time you look at this lake surrounded with volcanoes. The sunrise views gave me goosebumps and I was thrilled while drinking a cocktail admiring the sunset. A highly must see when you … Read More

Ancient Antigua

Without visiting Antigua; you haven’t been in Guatemala!! This is the must-visit destination of Guatemala, but why?! I will give it a try but, the best way is to see and feel the vibe of this historical, beautiful, former capital city of Guatemala. The streets looks like a painting with the colorful facades and the volcanoes in the back. The … Read More