Meeting Himba and visiting Epupa Falls
Why a trip to the far North of Nambia is totally worth it Epupa Falls is a natural wonder that has taken me by surprise, perhaps because all of the…
A romantic getaway in Champagne
Champagne is known around the world as an exclusive, celebratory drink. If you like the sparkling wine and like wine tasting, a romantic getaway in Champagne should be on your…
Front row hippo views: why the Caprivi Strip is more than a stop-over between Namibia & Botswana
Planning to go to Namibia or Botswana? Lucky you! Many travellers combine both destinations and since there are only a couple of border crossings, chances are high that you will…
Desert-dwelling elephant safari
Namibia’s remote Damaraland is home to the desert-dwelling elephant. The herds of the world’s largest land mammalsthat live here in the Namib desert, have adapted to life in this harsh…
A romantic getaway close to Quito
From the unique Galapagos Islands to the iconic snow-capped peak of Cotopaxi. And from the relaxed beach vibes on the coast to the adrenaline-inducing anacondas and tarantulas in the Amazon…
A taste of Burmese mountain life: a 3 day hike from Kalaw to Inle Lake, Myanmar
A train arrives The tingling sound of a bell informs people and animals alike that a train is approaching. It is a slow train that blasts its horn several times…
Let your imagination fly – floating over Bagan in a hot air balloon
Imagine a vast open landscape with a dazzling amount of temples small and large, made from reddish brown bricks and white sandstone. Wind bells tingle in the wind and golden…
Boating through the spectacular seascape of Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay, Vietnam
We set sail in the early morning. As we head out of the bay, local villagers living on floating houses connected by wooden planks and floating on wrapped styrofoam, have…
Exploring Angkor Wat by bicycle: finding deserted temples hidden in the forest
The extensive Angkor temple complex and Angkor Wat in specific have been shortlisted by many travellers and travel institutions as one of the must-visit destinations in the world. It has…
Swinging monkeys and poisonous spiders in Cuyabeno, the Amazon
Drip, drip, drip, drip… The rainforest is named like that for obvious reasons, but the amount of rain banging down on us at this very moment is not just a…
In search of Ciudad Perdida, the Lost City: a four day hike through the Colombian jungle
I am laying in a very basic wooden bunk bed with my headlight on. I feel the breeze of the evening wind and hear birds tweeting and frogs croaking around…
Exploring the Galápagos Islands
“Shark, shark! There’s a shark over here!” I lift my head up from the water and see someone frantically pointing down from above the ocean’s surface and then put his…
