Boquete is a small town in the mountains of Panama where the climate is cool and fresh with beautiful surroundings. The area is very fertile so a lot of flowers, fruits, vegetables and coffee are harvested here. A lot of people go hiking in the Boquet with in mist-covered hills and forest. Please be careful, take a guide to take you, … Read More
Surfing & Snorkeling in Santa Catalina
Santa Catalina is a small fisher town at the Pacific coast of Panama. It is known for its surf and diving and snorkeling trips to Isla de Coiba. The main reason for me was to catch some waves at the breaks here. During my stay here I booked a snorkeling trip around the Isla Coiba which I was glad I … Read More
Sailing San Blas
I was looking forward to this trip in my holiday, sailing in the San Blas Islands in Panama. And I have to admit, it was incredible! Of course as a beach girl I liked it but I can image everybody would love this. Turquoise water, white sand, waving palms and under water it is as even as beautiful as above. I … Read More
How I handle my Grey Hairs!
Hmmm this is a topic for probably many women and men. We all at some point have to deal with the grey hairs or get bold. For me the grey hairs appeared around the age of 4o, but I started to dye my hair two years later. A friend of mine who is my hairdresser for years advised me to … Read More
Particular Panama Canal
The Panama Canal is one of the greatest human made wonders. It links the Pacific side (Panama City) to Atlantic Side (Colón), for about 82 km long. The water level that has to be bridged is about 26 meters up and down again. The canal has three locks sets up and three locks down, with triple lanes of locks. The … Read More
Panama City
Panama City is a big metropolis with a huge skyline and is said to be the most cosmopolitan capital in Central America. The city is a center for international banking and trade with tall high towers and malls and on the other hand the Casco Viejo with his colonial vibe with boutique hotels and shops. Panama City is located in the … Read More
Route for 3 weeks Panama
Panama is a diverse country; the most amazing tropical islands, surf beaches, jungle and rainforest, mountains with coffee and of course the Panama Canal and the cosmopolitan capital Panama City. No reason not to visit this beautiful country. The country neighbor Costa Rica is much more visited then Panama in my view, but Panama is definitely not less worth to … Read More
The four Insights color Energies
I had the privilege to take and assessment with the Insights® Discovery tool. The outcome of the 30 minutes assessment was striking. How do they know me after a couple of questions!! By learning the system I find it very useful to read and understand other people but most important myself. I wanted to share this inspiration with you! Background … Read More
“Brilliant Failures”
I had an interesting lecture from the Professor Paul Iske who is the founder and Chief Failure Officer (CFO) of the Institute of Brilliant Failures (in Dutch Instituut voor Briljante Mislukkingen). What are Brilliant Failures? This already sounds awkward right? Why looking at failures as a topic and look them in a positive way? For me as a rather perfectionist … Read More
Charming Cartagena & Rosario Islands
In this travel blog tips, inspirations and information on Cartagena and Rosario Islands, Colombia South America. I have heard very positive stories about “Cartagena de Indias” and as an experienced traveler I wanted to judge for myself; with the conclusion Cartagena is a MUST SEE!! The historical colorful town has so much charm, that I loved to walk around during the … Read More