I love jumping pictures. It is incredible what a simple act such as jumping can do to a picture if it is taken just in the right moment. I have spent what felt like hours trying to take jumping picture of other people because I always just missed the right moment to press the button. […]
Latin America
Eight pictures that will make you want to visit Ecuador’s Amazon
Everyone who goes to Latin America should consider going to the Amazon. The biodiversity is overwhelming and it is an unforgettable experience to be in such a remote place with only litte influence by the civilised world. But the Amazon is changing due to human interference and we have to be cautious of how our own […]
Four steps to get from Costa Rica to Santa Catalina, Panama
Getting from Costa Rica to Santa Catalina in Panama is not an easy task but this step by step guide will provide you with all the information you need. My starting point was Jacó but the steps are almost the same from anywhere on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Step 1: Take the Tica […]
Quito and Ambato: Going back to my place of birth after 28 years
The journey to Ecuador was a special one. When we started this trip, we weren’t sure if we would head north or south from Nicaragua. We ended up going south and I think deep inside it was because we wanted to go to Ecuador, the country where I was born. My parents worked in international […]
From Cali to Quito by Bus
When I am travelling, backpackers sometimes ask me for advice. Often they are not only interested in the different destinations, but also in how to get from one place to another. I therefore try to include some guides when writing about my travel experiences. Here for example, you find out how to get from Cali […]
Salento, visiting Colombia’s coffee region
Together with some friends, we took the night bus from Medellin to Salento, Colombia’s coffee region. We arrived very early in the morning and spent a few hours in a restaurant before checking in at Los Colibiries, a hostel a few meters from the main square. It was a good choice, since the double rooms […]
Medellin: Top five things to do
We love Medellín! Just fifteen years ago, it was one of the most dangerous city in the world. Now it is probably the most fascinating city we’ve ever visited. The worst neighbourhoods have been upgraded with squares and libraries for the public. The locals are proud of their innovative public transport system and wouldn’t dare to leave […]
San Gil: What a lovely place
We took our first night bus from Santa Marta to San Gil. Luckily we experienced the last few hours by daylight because the scenery along the hills and valleys was incredible. We arrived in San Gil after around 13 hours and checked in at the hostel. After lunch and a nap we walked to a […]
Three trips from Santa Marta: Tayrona National Park, Costeño Surf Camp and Minca
Sooner or later everyone who travels along the Caribbean coast of Colombia ends up in Santa Marta. The city doesn’t have much to offer but it is well suited as a starting point for various trips and is therefore worth visiting. We deposited our luggage in one of the hostels and explored different destinations only […]
