PHOTOS: A multiple day hike around the stunning Colca Canyon
Nestled in the Andean highlands of Peru is Colca Canyon, the second deepest canyon of the Americas. If you think that the Grand Canyon is impressive, you’ll for sure love
Some cool veggie/vegan spots in Cusco
As I was travelling with a vegan around Cusco, I was able to take a bite out of the scene in the city myself too. I guess being a vegan
Exploring Lima in 2 days: an itinerary
Wondering what to do in Lima? This itinerary covers up most of the historical centre, Miraflores, Barranco and Chorillos. You can easily extend your visit with another museum, but to
The historic centre of Lima in pictures
As Lima was one of the richest cities centuries ago, you might understand that its old centre nowadays still is full of impressive, colonial buildings and interesting architecture. We walked
Life in Limón: livin’ la vida local
Puerto Limón, a town considered by most Ticos (Costa Ricans) as that black sheep of the Caribbean family. Folks only stop in Limón because they’re basically forced to; they start
The free walking tour through Barranco and Chorillos in Lima
WHAT: The best free walking tour I’ve ever joined – through the neigbhourhoods of Barranco and Chorillos, in Lima WHERE: In both the southern neighbourhoods of Barranco and Chorillos, Lima,
Floating down a Swiss river in Bern
WHAT: Floating down the river Aare – because, why not?! WHERE: Around the cute and little capital of Switzerland, Bern HOW LONG: The floating itself will take some 20 minutes,
A stay with an Uros family on lake Titicaca
WHAT: A sleepover at the Uros Qhantany Lodge: a floating island of an Uros family at Lake Titicaca WHERE: Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. The island
The artsy vibes of Barranco, Lima, in pictures
In the grey and smoky city that is Lima one neighbourhood stands out by far: Barranco. This bohemian and upcoming district on the southern side along the coastal cliffs of
10 tours + prices in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
Arriving in San Pedro de Atacama can be a little overwhelming. Although the town is pretty small, the number of tour operators is steep. I mean, if you’re planning on
A visit to the nuns of Santa Catalina in Arequipa
WHAT: A visit to the Monasterio de Santa Catalina, that gives you a fascinating insight into the life of the nuns in Arequipa throughout the centuries WHERE: The monastery is
PHOTOS: Rose-red desert magic in Wadi Rum, Jordan
My trip to Jordan was my first big one outside of Europe. Apart from the big leap I took, it felt also like taking a journey back into time. The
