The green pledge you have to sign in your passport upon arrival
While in most countries you get an entry stamp or a visa in your passport upon arrival, Visitors of the island of Palau visitors have to sign a pledge compromising in protecting the environment. I was on my way to Palau and the famous Jellyfish Lake. Minutes before landing, the airline crew screened an inflight […]
Eating my way through Philadelphia’s cuisine
Going to Philadelphia for food tours means opening up to a whole new world. Once you start with a delicious cheesesteak, you will realize this was just the tip of the iceberg. I had so many food tours in Philadelphia, I went on a diet once I returned to Germany. This city is not only […]
How Philadelphia sets an example as the “Mural Capital of the World”
While in most cities around the world street art is considered an act of vandalism,at the Mural Capital of the World, Philadelphia, is used to change lives. The street art in Philadelphia is simply more than painting walls. It was my first afternoon in Philadelphia, I just arrived from Germany and decided to go for […]
Discovering the volcano route of Nicaragua
With 19 volcanoes along the west coast, Nicaragua is the best places to explore these giants. I visited Mombacho, Cerro Negro and Masaya and this is what I found Hiking up a volcano is something I had in my bucket list for a while. Well, in Nicaragua I was able to summit two or three […]
Hiking Pacaya – Guatemala’s most active volcano
I visited Guatemala and climbed up its most active volcano. Read more about hiking Pacaya and which tours can you take in your next visit Hiking Pacaya is interesting. The route is short and simple but a little bit steep. Nevertheless, the rewards for this two-hour ascent are spectacular, as travelers can get views of […]
Six places in six countries for travel photography lovers
While the most untouched landscapes are still inaccessible for most of us, we found the best six places in six countries for photography lovers. With flight tickets getting every year cheaper and cheaper, some of the most beautiful destinations in the world are becoming accessible for all of us. We decided to find out which […]
Visiting Yaxha, an alternative to the Mayan City of Tikal
Not as popular and big as the ancient city of Tikal, Yaxha is the perfect extend for those who want to explore more the Mayan culture and get an easy access to it. Guatemala is known for having thousands of archeological Mayan ruins and while the lost city of Tikal is known as the capital […]
How to plan the perfect trip to the Iguacu Falls?
Are you visiting Iguazu from the Brazil side or Argentina? I visited both so you can know what to expect and where to go With 275 different cataracts over a total width of 2,7 kilometers, the Iguacu Falls amazes the most experienced travelers – no surprise why this is one of the seven wonders of […]
How to plan the perfect trip in the Atacama Desert in Chile
From the famous moon valley to the hidden lagoons of Baltinache. This is the best way to plan a trip to Atacama The driest desert in the world is not only known for its aridity – here in the Atacama Desert, volcanos, geysers, salt flats and blue lagoons coexist in one of the strangest landscapes […]
How to plan a trip to Torres del Paine National Park in Chile
In the middle of the Chilean Patagonia, Torres del Paine has been for years the hotspot for adventure and hiking lovers. I decided to visit this region and find out why. Stretching over 1800 km², Torres del Paine National Park is one of the most magnificent places in the world. It’s located in Southern Chile […]