Sardinia, Our first (and last?) package holiday
byTwo months ago, in mid-June, we were packing our bags for our long overdue, twice postponed trip to South Africa when a big, German…
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The Holy Spirit Celebrations Azores
byWe arrived at Corvo island without any big hopes about the celebrations of the Holy-Spirit. We were in the middle of a pandemic, and…
What to visit in Corvo Island Azores
byLet me guess: You are planning a visit to the Azores and you are including a quick one-day tour of the island of Corvo from…
From Whale hunting to whale watching in the Azores
byThere are many reasons why tourists are heading to the Azores, and no one can deny that one of them is the opportunity to…
Hikes and trails in Flores Island – Azores
byOne of the reasons why you should spend a good couple of days in Flores is to explore the many trails of the island. There…
Incredible Waterfalls in Flores Azores
byFlores is one of the most beautiful islands in the Azores. If we had to attribute a colour to this island, it would be…
What to visit in Flores island Azores
byIf you are planning a visit to the Azores, you should include in your plan the island of Flores, which has been one of…
Portuguese Rice Fields – where to find them
byWe’ve always believed that the rice we ate on our table came from Asia. That is because every time we thought of rice, we associated…
A spiritual journey to Kyoto along the Kumano Kodo
byOne week to reach Kyoto from Tokyo, in a modern-day pilgrimage, taking in Kanazawa and rambling along the centuries-old trails of the Kii Mountain…
Foraging Wild Garlic in Luxembourg
byYears ago some good friends of ours, who are also experienced foragers, introduced us to the wonderful world of wild garlic. They prepared a…
Wild Daffodils in the forest of Lellingen (Luxembourg)
byLocated in the northern countryside of Luxembourg, Lellingen is an almost forgotten small hamlet that comes to life and to the limestone in April,…
Western Canada: Mountains, Lakes and Wilderness
byI think it’s safe to say that many of us owe quite a lot to our parents. After all, they bring us into this…
Sherkala Mountain – Mangystau province in Kazakhstan
byAfter taking the ferry from Baku (Azerbaijan) through the Caspian Sea, we made it to the quiet port town of Aktau in Kazakhstan. (For…
Ordaining as Novice Buddhist Monk in Luang Prabang
byThe powerful emotion reflected in Joulong’s young face and eyes is palpable. And for a good reason, he is about to enter an important…
24 Places to visit in Cuba
byThese are the 24 places to visit in Cuba. There is so much to visit in Cuba, but you should not miss these places…
A week in Normandy, a day at the Normandy Beach Race
bySome twenty years ago, my brother came up with the idea to jump on our motorcycles and ride to Normandy in order to see…
Konglor Cave – Expedition in the Dark
byOne of the most popular trips in Laos is the legendary Thakhek loop, right in the middle of the country. The loop includes several…
Cuban Food – What to eat in Cuba
byBefore we left to Cuba, we talked to other travellers about Cuban food. ‘It’s not so bad’ was probably the most encouraging of all…
Nur-Sultan, the futurist capital of Kazakhstan
byIf you didn’t know that Nur-Sultan is the capital of Kazakhstan, you can be excused. In 2019, one year after completing its 20th anniversary as…
Freita Mountain – Portuguese Magic Mountains
byThe first time that I camped without my parents it was here, at the Serra da Freita. The parish invited the group that was preparing a…
