The only big disappointment in my whole travel trip to Colombia was that the Parque National Natural Tayrona was closed from 28 January till 28 February 2018. I only found out two weeks before I left to Colombia and it was closed exactly during my holiday period. I could not change days and I was really disappointed when I found … Read More
“Carnaval de Barranquilla”
The “Carnaval de Barranquilla”is the second largest carnival celebration in the world, next to Rio de Janeiro. I planned my trip around these four days of festivities; the most important folklore festivities in Colombia!!! So you have to be there! I can be very short on this destination, go in the carnival period, but skip it when you don’t need to … Read More
Piedra del Peñol & Guatapé
Instead of going by myself with the local transport, I booked a tour to the Piedra de Peñol & Guatapé Colombia with Top10toursinMedellin. It was a big bus full of local and foreign tourist, a bit disappointing I have to admit. I am not used to such a big group, but I met a couple of nice other travelers and … Read More
Homemade Granola
You can find many recipes on granola, but this one I like a lot!! And to be honest it is very easy to make. You have to wait and stir every 10 minutes, but in the meantime you can do whatever you want. The only disadvantage is that it taste so good that you can’t stop eating it……hmmmm. Rens Kroes … Read More
Chia Strawberry Pudding Breakfast
Chia seeds are a power food and rich of omega 3 fat acids and proteins. You can use them in smoothie bowls and drinks. If you combine them in liquid they swell and become a sort of gel texture. That is how you can make the pudding. You can vary a lot with this chia pudding and it is a … Read More
Packing your Backpack, Suitcase or Trolley
Some people pack their bags only one day or even hours in advance. I’m already starting a week before I leave. Every time I think of something I put it already down in my suitcase. When I am in the supermarket I buy extra and put it away for the holiday. This way I don’t create stress around packing my … Read More
Print your Pictures!
I am a fan of making table books with the photos of my latest holiday trip. The photos look so much prettier than only online. It is perhaps a bit old school, but it is a backup as well. When I put it down on the table, people tending to take it and look it through. Why Print your Pictures? … Read More
Searching for Souvenirs
I’m a big fan of local souvenirs. Of course you have to be picky; you can end up with crap!! Why bring souvenirs? Why not!! Souvenirs are original, you are helping the local people (see it as charity), it brings back memories when you use or see the object that you bought. Buying it in the original country is often … Read More
Write a Journal
Since I was a little kid I already wrote a travel journal during my travels with my family. I kept on writing when I was traveling alone. You will realize that you forget so many funny and typical things that cannot be covered by pictures. Reading back through your journals is so much fun. The mental pictures come alive!! Why … Read More
Simple Spring Rolls
In the summer you don’t want to stand in the kitchen too long to prepare your food. This recipe for spring rolls is super easy, fresh and healthy at the same time. You can have the simple spring rolls for lunch or a light dinner. And you can prepare and take it with you to the beach or park! See … Read More