Valladolid in Mexico: History, Cenotes and a lot of Charm

Valladolid, Mexico

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…


Cartagena // Colombia

Colombia Cartagena

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 // Colombia

Colombia St. Marta

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…


El Chorrillo: A walking tour through the forgotten part of Panama City

Panama El Chorrillo

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…


Things to do in Leticia // Colombian Amazonas

Colombia Amazonas Leticia

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…


5 days in New York City

NY Top of the Rock

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…


Things to do in Medellin // Colombia

Colombia Medellin

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…


Exploring Taipei: A city between tradition & modernity

Taipei Ximen

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…


Top things to do in & around Panama City

Panama Skyline

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…


Exploring Siquijor Island // Philippines

Siquijor Island Philippines

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…


Beaches around Panama City // Panama

San Blas, Panama

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 Pinatobu Philippines

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…