I spent six weeks in Costa Rica from December 2021 to January 2022. The first 3 weeks I traveled – partly by car – with my boyfriend. The other 3 weeks I traveled by myself with public transportation. In this Read more…
I spent 6 weeks in Costa Rica from December 2021 till January 2022. I spent the first 3 weeks with my boyfriend and the other three weeks I was traveling solo. This blog is about the first 3 weeks, traveling Read more…
When we planned our trip to Yucatán, I said that I would not go back home without seeing Pink Flamingos. I saw so many pictures of these wonderful animals, that I really needed to see them in nature. In this Read more…
Chichén Itzá is one of the most important ruin sites on the Yucatán Peninsula. With an area of about 1500 hectares, it is one of the most extensive sites in Yucatán, but only a part of it is accessible to Read more…
There are many interesting things to see in the Yucatán peninsula, and the 5000 cenotes are one of them! Cenotes are natural sinkholes filled with fresh water, made from underwater cave systems. There are cenotes in different shapes and sizes, Read more…
Valladolid is a charming city in the state Yucatán, Mexico. Although it is the third-largest city of the state, it is quite small with about 50.000 inhabitants. I really liked this lovely town because it is a lively place but Read more…
Isla Holbox was the first stop of our 3-weeks trip through Yucatán. We spent 4 nights on this island and loved it that much that we decided to come back at the end of our trip. Holbox is a very Read more…
Guatape is a small town, only two hours by bus from Medellin. I spent one night there but, if you leave from Medellin early in the morning, you can also do this trip in one day. Try to get a Read more…
Oh yeah I have been to paradise and it was amazing! Visiting the San Blas islands is quite expensive but you are rewarded with lonely islands, white sand beaches and crystal clear blue water. It’s really easy to fall in Read more…
There are a lot of reasons why traveling the Yucatán Peninsula: Caribbean beaches, romantic islands, a tropical environment, magical freshwater cenotes, historical places and welcoming towns. The weather is pleasant, the locals friendly and the food is really good (I Read more…
Puerto Nariño Puerto Nariño is a colorful, well developed village with about 7.700 inhabitants. The village is located 75 kilometers – a two hours’ boat ride – from Leticia. The atmosphere is very relaxed and quiet, also because there are Read more…
As a long-term traveler without a fix schedule I usually buy one-way tickets. Some countries want you to proof with a return or onward-ticket that you will leave the country before the visa expires. The problem is that I often Read more…
For the author Gabriel Garcia Marques, Cartagena was an inspirational place and it’s not surprising because this historic city is something special with it’s beautiful buildings and magical places. Cartagena is the biggest colonial town in Latin America and was Read more…
Santa Marta is one of the oldest towns in South America, located on the Caribbean Coast of Colombia. It’s close to other tourist destinations like Baranquilla, Minca and the Tayrona National Park. Things to do Walk around the old town Read more…
Ich habe im Herbst 2016 ein Auslandspraktikum an der österreichischen Botschaft in Manila (Philippinen) absolviert. Dieses Praktikum wird auch “Verwaltungspraktikum an Dienststellen des Bundesministeriums für Europa, Integration und Äußeres (BMEIA)“ genannt. Auf der Homepage des BMEIA findet man Infos zum Read more…
The Barrio El Chorrillo is a subdivision in Panama City. It was founded in 1915, when immigrants started settling down to work on the construction of the Panama Canal. The US Americans were living in a strictly separated zone, where Read more…
If you are wondering how to get out of the jungle, there are only two ways: by boat or by plane. I decided to go by boat from Leticia to Iquitos and take the chance to see more of the Read more…
Leticia: Location & History Leticia is located in the Amazonas, and the southernmost city of Colombia. The next big city is far away and you can only get to Leticia by plane or boat. It is almost isolated and more Read more…
I was sitting in a restaurant in Cartagena, when two guys started talking to me. They asked me which places I plan to go in Colombia and I told them that after my next stop in Medellin, I had no Read more…
Exploring New York City on Foot I met my friend Monika in New York and we explored the metropolis together. We managed to walk 55 km and took 81.000 steps while exploring New York. It was beginning of march, so Read more…
Isn’t Colombia on every backpackers’ bucket list nowadays? Are you dreaming of exploring this diverse country? I spent 6 amazing weeks there and I want to share useful travel information and personal impressions about Colombia in this blog. You will Read more…
Medellin is the second largest city in Colombia with a population of 2,4 million people. It is located in the Aburrá valley in the Andes. Thanks to its location, Medellin is called the „City of the Eternal Spring“. The temperatures Read more…
While I was working in Manila, I was able to fly to Taipei for a long weekend. It was raining most of the time, so all the places I visited looked completely different to the pictures I found on the Read more…
Panama City is a city of contrasts, with modern amenities, skyscrapers, a beautiful old colonial part and National Parks and beaches close to the city. In this Blog you will find ideas of what to do in and around Panama Read more…
True Manila is a project runned by Edwin, who grew up and still lives in Manila, the Philippines. Edwin sees himself as a bridge which connects people who want to help and people who are in need of help. He Read more…
Beach, Sunset, Paradise Siquijor is a quiet relaxed island located in the Central Visayas region with a population of 91.000 people. Siquijor is commonly associated with witchcraft, mystic traditions and supernatural phenomena. Not only in a spooky way – it’s Read more…
Are you looking for a quiet little island with picture perfect beaches to relax? Then this is the place to go! I spent 5 amazing days on Malapascua: I relaxed on the beaches, explored the island, went diving with Thresher Read more…
One of the things that I like the most about Panama City is, that there are a lot of beaches close to the city! The most popular islands and beaches for tourists are in Bocas del Toro and San Blas. Read more…
Mount Pinatubo: Hiking to a lake in the middle of a volcano // Philippines Mount Pinatubo is an active volcano with a crater lake on the island Luzon, close to Manila. This trip was simply amazing, with an adventurous and Read more…
On the Caribbean Coast of Colombia, you can find colonial towns rich in culture, beautiful beaches, green landscape and a National Park with a diverse flora and fauna. My best travel buddy Sarah joined me for 10 days and we Read more…
The National Park is located on the Caribbean Cost of Colombia, close to Santa Marta and surrounded by the mountains of Sierra Nevada. The National Park is named after the Tayrona Indians, who lived there until the colonial rulers killed Read more…
I made a trip through Panama with the car from Panama City to Boquete, Palo Seco, Santa Fe, Pedasí and to the San Blas Islands. There are also buses going around the country but with the car it’s much easier, Read more…
