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I didn’t know before I bought my house that I love to decorate so much. I really found out what I liked and how to design my house without any help. I learned by doing it. All pieces came together, with a lot of positive reactions from friends and family. I know this is not easy for everybody so here … Read More

Orange Moroccan Chicken Tajine

You probably already know when you read my blogs I prepare my diners ahead for the week. Normally Sunday is my cooking evening. Depending on what I have in store and what I am up to I start preparing. This is Orange Moroccan Chicken Tajine is of my favorites too; spicy, sweet and with a bite. The inspiration for this … Read More

Spicy Chorizo Couscous

I normally prepare my meals on Sunday for the coming three days. By doing this I create myself some time on Monday and Tuesday for example to go to the gym. This week it was going to be a tropical weather, so wanted to bring my dinner meal to the beach and spend less time in the kitchen. I prepared … Read More

Strawberry Coconut Bowl

Saturday morning; after a whole week of normal simple breakfasts of yogurt, fruit and nuts, I look forward to something special in the weekends. I have more time to make it and of course to eat it. I looked in the refrigerator and all that was left were some fresh strawberries. But no worries, in the freezer and shelfs I … Read More

Island Hopping in Bocas del Toro

I was excited to go the Islands of Bocas del Toro, the tropical islands with white sandy beaches in the blue waters with palm trees wherever you look. That sounds like paradise isn’t it!! And that is what it is, the touristic, crowed, accessible and party version of the San Blas Islands. Bocas del Toro is also a surfing spot, … Read More

Coffee in Boquete

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