Cow cuddling in The Netherlands
It is my first up-close encounter with a cow, and I am slightly nervous. I thought that after feeding wild hyenas, hanging with mountain gorillas, and swimming with whale sharks,…
A day trip to Amsterdam’s countryside: boating in Waterland
Want to trade Amsterdam’s stately streets and canals for a day trip to the Dutch countryside? Did you know that the cow-filled pastures and quaint little villages of Waterland are…
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…
Exploring the Babile camel market and Valley of Marvels
A visit to the Valley of Marvels and the Babile Camel Market can easily be combined in a day trip from Harar. Be amazed at the sounds, colours and smells…
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…
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…
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…
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.
Tango in Buenos Aires
Sitting on the side of the pavement, I see legs moving gracefully, shiny shoes and elegant heels coming in and out of view. They belong to intensely concentrated Porteños. Their…
Oxen, horses, cigars & a magical sunrise in stunning landscape: Viñales, Cuba
I am jumping with excitement as my partner and friends try to fit our backpacks in the trunk of a classic bright red old-timer. Even though my partner and I…
Characters of Route 66 – Memorable encounters on our USA road trip
Route 66: probably the most classic road trip in the world. We spent two weeks driving from Chicago to LA and met a number of interesting characters along the way!
