Bohol has a lot to offer; unique landscapes like the bowl shaped Chocolate Hills, emerald rice fields and the Loboc River, spot cute animals like the tarsier and turtles, western shopping in the Tagbilaran malls, enjoy the picture perfect beaches like Alona and nice restaurants with fresh seafood all over the place. I had my own tour guide here; my father. … Read More
Surfing Siargao
This in popularity increasing Philippine island Siargao (shar-gow) is most famous for the surf and palm trees. These two really appeal to me, so perfect to visit this place for six nights. I booked this lovely and hippy style island in the beginning of my trip in January. Why? Because in Siargao it is rainy season in January and February … Read More
Metropolis Manila
Most traveler arrive in the Philippines via the capital city Manila. Manila is a massive city with on one side the skyscrapers, western malls and luxurious hotels and on the other hand the poor, unsafe neighborhoods, local shops and busy streets. Busy streets are everywhere to be honest. I didn’t spent much time in Manila. Only one night upon arrival after … Read More
Route for 3 to 4 weeks Peru
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
Tips before you travel to Peru
Before you travel to Peru make sure you are well prepared. See here my tips and inspirations that will help you to plan your holiday. Visa for Peru As a Dutch citizen we don’t need to request a Visa, we get one in our passport for 90 days, within any 6 month period when we arrive in the country. You … Read More
Surfing and Beach Time Máncora Area
The north coast of Peru is known for the surf and Máncora is the perfect spot to chill, party and from there discover more of the Peruvian coast. In this part of Peru you will find the more tropical and sunny feeling than anywhere else. You will find resorts here but also cheap party hostels. The places around Máncora are … Read More
Surfing Huanchaco Area
I was already traveling some time now, two months on the way and for this beach girl it was time to head back to the beach again. My last beach time was in Chile (Arica) although Lake Titicaca felt like the ocean too but was a big lake. Huanchaco is a popular holiday town in the city of Trujillo and … Read More
Chocolate Chia Pudding with Pear
It’s autumn; time to eat some healthy comfort food!!! So time for this breakfast; chocolate chia pudding with pear. I try to eat the seasonal veggies and fruits; cheaper and fresher than eating strawberries all year. I love pears; they are not a super food and don’t contain the most vitamin C but gives you sufficient vitamins and minerals anyway. … Read More
Miraflores Lima & Central Restaurant
Lima is the largest city in Peru and the second-driest capital city in the world! In the Lima metropolitan area live more than 9 million people and is the third largest city in South America. Its located in the middle of a desert with high coastal cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Lima was founded in 1535 under Spanish regime but … Read More
The Sacred Valley
The Sacred Valley of the Incas or the Urubamba Valley is a valley in the Andes of Peru; 20 km north of the Inca capital of Cusco. In this valley you can find other archaeological sites and villages next to the most known site Machu Picchu. The Sacred valley is very fertile and irrigated by the Urubamba River. Several civilization … Read More