From beaches to mountain forests, Cost Rica has it all. While it is very touristy and surprisingly expensive, you will appreciate the kind people, amazing food and nature. During our three weeks, we did a one week retreat with plant medicine at the Nada Brahma Healing...
During my four week stay in El Gouna, I decided to do a two day trip to the Pyramids with my friend Gisela to bridge two no-wind days. We stayed at a charming hotel located right at the entrance of the visitor area of the Pyramids in Giza. One of the highlights was...
Tulum is a vibrant and diverse destination that offers something for everyone. During our stay, we were impressed by the wide range of delicious food options available, from traditional Mexican fare to fusion cuisine. The beach hotel strip was bustling with activity...
The sleepy town of El Cuyo in Yucatan, Mexico is a hidden gem. It is known for its delicious seafood, with a variety of dishes made using fresh catches from the sea. One local specialty is ceviche, a dish made with raw seafood that is marinated in citrus juice and...
Barcelona in September is a great destination for a weekend trip. The weather is still warm, with temperatures averaging around 25 degrees Celsius, making it the perfect time to explore the city's many outdoor sights and attractions. Some must-see sights include the...
Beautiful autumn road trip through the northern part of Italy, starting in Varenna, then via Bergamo and Verona to Venice.
Each of the four cities have its own beauty, amazing food and history.
Kuta, South Lombok We stayed in the surfer lodge Drop In near Kuta. It turned out to be a great choice, the lodge has nice and clean bungalows, good breakfast and a beautiful tropical garden with lots of spots to hang out and chill after surfing. It is a 15 minute...
Lakey, Sumbawa, Indonesia the remote Indonesian island turned out to be a total winner. The spot is famous for surfing, while the wind is blowing almost perfectly side-shore, making it great for kitesurfing too. The two hour drive vom Bima airport to Lakey leads...
One week surfing and chilling in Baleal, near Peniche in Portugal. We stayed at the Silver Coast Beach Residence, which is close to the main spot. The hotel offers really nice rooms and a great breakfast. For a nice beer, the best places are the bars on the beach...
One week great road cycling on the island of Mallorca (Spain). Mid April is perfect, nice mild Spring weather. However, it can be cold as well. We had a few chilly mornings with temperatures around 10 degrees.We stayed at the Hotel Viva Blue & Spa. The town of...
Rome - birthplace of the western civilisation. Once you have visited the 'eternal city', you will be overwhelmed with its history, the archeological witnesses and the endless number of ancient buildings. You can almost feel the former power of the Roman Empire and you...
Maui's upcountry green Forests Beautiful upcountry hike in the green forest of Makawao. The 10k / 3 hour hike takes you through trees and green tropical plants. Recommendable in dry conditions....
A short visit in Pune by flying to Mumbai and taxi to Pune and back on the next day! The trip was definitely short, but it left a big impression. The shier size of the city of Mumbai, the incredible intense traffic and its millions of people.
Weekend trip to Monforte D'Alba to by wine at the Conterno Fantino in the heart of the Barolo area.
Awesome week skiing in Lech (Austria). Great weather and tons of snow. Extreme cold though - luckily, heated chair lifts.
After almost two weeks of traveling through Namibia, we arrived at Runde, the place where Tanja and Beat had lived for more than two years working as volunteers.
The huge Etosha National park was an unforgettable experience for us!
Two days at Kipwe Lodge. A luxury place in the desert. Our stop between the Atlantik coast and Etosha National Park.
After the Atlantic cost, we drove inland into the Namibian desert again and camped at Rhino Ugab River camp. Amazing remote place between rocks in the middle of nowhere.
On the way from Swakopmund to Rhino Ugab River we passed Cape Cross, a seal colony. Aparently around 50 thousand seals living on that small piece of land along the cost. You can imagine the smell and noise…
What a change between the sand dunes and Swakopmund, the access point to the Atlantic. Cold breezes and fog on most days. We made a catamaran cruise to a seal colony and watched the oyster farms.
Sossusvlei – our first highlight during out Namibia Trip. We camped at Sesriem, the last camp site before the desert and got up before sunrise to watch the awesome colors between the dunes when the sun rises.
On May 8, 2010, we started our Trip to Namibia. Tanja picked us up at the airport in Windhoek and Beat arrived one day later on Monday morning. Tanja and Beat had arranged the entire trip, starting from route planning to reservations for lodging and eating.