The ultimate packing list for backpackers
Are you going on an adventure soon? Then it’s time to pack that backpack! Are you afraid you might forget something? After packing my backpack many times I know very well what you should take with you on a trip.…
Natal: Surfing, dunes and adrenaline kicks
Natal is a city located in the Northeast of Brazil. The city is blessed with a year round tropical climate. As the Portuguese found a lot of cities in Brazil they must have run out of creative names when they…
Solo travel: What a lot of people don’t tell you (and I will)
A German girl is telling me the story of how she made it as a fulltime backpacker. Slightly distracted I take sip of my tea. I’m in the bar in one of the best hostels in Sucre in Bolivia, surrounded…
Everything you need to know before your visit to the Bolivian Amazon
Bolivia is by far the cheapest country to visit the Amazon compared to its neighbouring countries that offer crazy expensive excursions (I am looking at you, Brazil). Your visit to the Bolivian Amazon starts in Rurrenabaque, a hub for eco-tourism. Find…
Sustainable Travel Guide
Sustainable travel. A hot and trending phrase hard to ignore these days. Sex used to sell, but in 2020 words like eco-friendly, sustainable and green label make us draw our wallets. But how sustainable are travel related practices really? Is…
A vegetarian travel guide to South America: Tips + Local specialties
South America is characterised by the wild Andes mountains, diverse cultures, adventurous water sports, untouched jungle and meat. No joke there, I am talking about a lot of meat. Every country in South America is unique, but all Latin American…
Medellín: 5 x things to do + where to stay
Medellín used to be one of the most dangerous cities in Colombia because of the influence of druglord Pablo Escobar. The government has invested to transform Medellín over the past decades and today it is one of the safest cities…
9 x do’s in Colombia
Colombia is blessed with an astounding biodiversity, metropolitan cities, colourful villages and so much more. Colombia is no longer a hidden gem destination and tourism numbers increased significantly over the last few years. Tourism is a great boost for Colombia’s…
Potosí: visit the mines (or not?)
The bus descends into the lower lands of Bolivia and I finally feel like I can breathe again. Me and my travel companion stare out the window without saying a word. I look over to read the expression on her…
No one likes to talk about plastic + tips
Plastic. Just the word makes me cringe. All the talk about an ocean containing more garbage than marine wildlife made plastic the enemy. But somehow we can’t seem to be able to live without it. Sometimes I just get lost…
