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…
Seeing the waves of Nazaré
A few times per year the waves in Nazaré, a small town on Portugal's Atlantic coast, swell to epic proportions. Watch how surfers defy all odds on these monster waves.
Feeding hyenas in Harar: no laughing matter
What do you do when you own a travel website called Say Yes To New Adventures and someone asks you if you feel like hand-feeding hyenas? Rhetorical question :-)
Hiking in Lalibela: experiencing Ethiopia’s mountain life
If you are visiting Lalibela I highly recommend taking an extra two days to hike in the highlands to see magnificient panoramas and the local way of life.
Our Danakil Depression tour in Ethiopia: earth’s extremes
The Danakil Depression: a region so surreal that you’ll wonder if you are actually still on Planet Earth. It is also known as Gateway to Hell, so come prepared.
Exploring the Douro Valley – our Port tasting trip
Port tasting is one of the great things to do in the Douro Valley, Portugal's prime wine-making region. We spent a lovely weekend in the Alto Douro.
Pastel de nata workshop in Lisbon
Pastel de nata is Lisbon's most iconic food (and most delicious we may add!) We learned how to bake them ourselves in a workshop in Lisbon.
San Francisco: a unique and homey hipster city
San Francisco is famous for its important role in the 60’s Summer of Love and flower power – and yes, I was listening Scott McKenzie’s “Be sure to wear some…
Hiking the Fisherman’s Trail in Portugal – Travel story
This four-day hiking trail along the Portuguese coast is one of my all-time favourites. Immerse yourself in the wild nature and beautiful landscapes of the Fisherman's Trail.
Highway 1: the perfect coastal drive & camping trip in West USA
“One of the most beautiful coastal drives in the world.” The enthusiasm with which the superlatives for America’s West coast scenic drive are thrown at you from travel guides –…
A day in LA: getting the most out of your stopover
A day in LA? As in just one day? Impossible! I can almost hear you think this and you are right. Los Angeles is a massive, massive city and no…
Beyond your imagination: the Grand Canyon on foot and by helicopter
The Grand Canyon is quite possibly the world’s most famous natural wonder. It is easy to understand why – a 435 km (270 miles) chasm in the earth’s crust speaks…
