Destinations

Lisbon in a Day – A perfect itinerary to explore the Portuguese capital

Good weather, a rich history, scenic hills, incredibly delicious food are just a few of the things that make Lisbon such a great city to visit. You could easily spend a week exploring all the treasures of the capital of Portugal and never get bored. But what if you have one day in Lisbon? Don’t […]

Explore the Caribbean Coast of Colombia in two weeks

The Caribbean coast of Colombia is the perfect option to enjoy vibrant cities, the rythms of salsa and reggaeton, historic sites, stunning national parks and beautiful beaches. If you plan to spend two weeks on the Caribbean coast of Colombia you can combine a cultural program with adventure and relaxation. I collected the top places you […]

Driving through Namibia without a 4WD – An Adventurous and Stupid Travel Tale

Usually, I do a fair bit of reading and planning before I travel to a new country. But when I prepared my trip to Namibia, I missed one important thing: Of the 44,500 kilometers (27,700 miles) of roads in Namibia, less than 15% are paved. Since we didn’t know that before, we ended up renting […]

Everything you need to know before traveling to Sossusvlei

We have all seen it on a photograph before – the incredible, surreal dead trees and red sand dunes of Sossusvlei in Southern Namibia. The Namib Desert is the oldest desert in the world and home to some of the highest dunes reaching over 400 m. In this post you will find out everything you […]

8 Best Boracay Activities – The Best Things To Do In Boracay

Boracay is perhaps the most beautiful and most famous of the 7,641 Philippine islands. Here you can find everything you will imagine when you think of paradise: incredible white beaches surrounded by blue waters, perfect weather conditions and breath-taking sunsets. But you will certainly not get bored on the beach with these 8 best Boracay […]

The Best Cheap Tapas in Barcelona

Barcelona – a city that has it all. World famous sights, lots of sunshine, amazing beaches and delicious tapas. But too many visitors fall victim to one of the many overpriced and low quality tapas restaurants in Barcelona. In my first months in Barcelona, it happened to me too – the tapas portions were tiny […]

Visiting Sal Island in Cape Verde – Country Number 104

My flight from Lisbon landed 40 minutes early on the island of Sal in Cape Verde, an island nation off the west coast of Africa. I hand the immigration officer 25 Euro for the visa on arrival and my passport. He issues a receipt and puts a stamp into my passport. All within seconds. As […]

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