Travelling during Ramadan in Oman
I arrived in Oman through the airport of Muscat, capital of Oman. It was extremely hot and I was travelling during Ramadan. At the…
Slave Route in Benin
When I arrived at the embassy of Benin in Togo to fetch my passport which I had left there two days before to get…
The witches market in Togo
How is a taxi ride in Africa? I will try to be the clear about it. A taxi ride in Africa is unimaginable. A…
Togo – a unique African experience
Somewhere between Ghana, Benin and Burkina Faso there is one of the smallest countries in Africa: Togo. Getting a visa at one of the…
Hidden Gems in Portugal…
1. The Loriga River Beach, a small hidden gem and paradise. “Loriga River Beach? Where is it? Is it worth a visit?” Yes, it…
Cycling Ghana – from jail to marriage
When I arrived at the airport of Accra in Ghana I was arrested for nearly 24 hours. Reason? I did not have a visa…
Has Cristiano Ronaldo been to Iraq?!
Getting a visa to enter Iraq is not easy. It is easier to travel to Turkey or Iran and then from there try to…
Pakistan – beyond all expectations
When I arrived at the Lahore airport, in Pakistan, and despite the sympathy of the customs police, I was questioned for about 15 minutes…
Kiev, where old grannies will give you a hand
I was going to visit Kiev! I arrived in Ukraine through the airport of Kiev. At the airport I soon realised that nobody spoke English!…
Hidden Amidst Beautiful Mountains
Castro Laboreiro
We had just arrived to Castro Laboreiro, a small village with no more than 800 inhabitants situated in the mountain range of Laboreiro. “Shall…
