Tudo bueno with learning Portuguese?
So you don’t speak Spanish or Portuguese? Great, then you probably didn’t notice that something is wrong with the title of this blog. When I decided to move to Brazil for an internship I knew that I had to start…
History lessons in Igarassu & Itamaracá
Did you know you can find Dutch roots in the North of Brazil? Apparently, before the Portuguese arrived, the Dutch exerted quite some influence in the North-East of Brazil. My ancestors have touched quite some historical sites around here. I…
Why you should not skip the Pacific Coast
Holidays in Colombia. For many this involves a trip to idyllic white beaches with a bright blue sea surrounded by palm trees and a visit to the colourful city of Cartagena. If you have the time you might plan some…
Almost a desert – a visit to Tatacoa
Colombia is one of the most diverse countries in South America when it comes to nature. But still, I did not expect something like the surrealistic landscape of the Tatacoa desert. In Tatacoa you encounter an out of this world…
9 x hostelproof vega(n) recipes for when you are travelling
Are you also the kind of traveller who always books the cheapest hostels with a kitchen so that you can prepare your own meal? You spend your day looking forward to your favourite meal, but then you cannot find most…
Dark tales of Brazil: is it really that dangerous?
Have you tried enthusing your family and friends about taking a trip to Brazil? I mean, lets be real. Why would you visit a country with a 200% chance of getting mugged? Where you are constantly vigilant of ‘City of…
5 x vegetarian & vegan food in Pipa
It is not much of a surprise that it is hard to find restaurants in Brazil that offer vegetarian and/or vegan meals. Even in the backpacker-friendly village of Pipa in North-East Brazil I had trouble discovering vegetarian and vegan friendly…
Roadtrip Argentina: Salta – Humahuaca
The highlight of my trip to Argentina is without a doubt a roadtrip around the Puna in the North. The dreamy landscapes in the Puna are composed of rainbow coloured mountains and arid landscapes covered in giant cacti. The region…
13 x first impressions Brazil
Life is different in Brazil. Every day is a little adventure and not a day goes by without learning something new. This is my first ‘official’ visit to Brazil (I only visited the waterfalls of Iguazu) and it is the…
5 x tips stray dogs in tourist destinations
Where the hell is that flyer from the health administration? Slightly panicked I desperately roam through my backpack looking for my travel papers and a clean pair of pants. A shock of pain shoots through my calf. My travel companion…
