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A hike to the stunning secret that is Laguna Hule in Costa Rica

WHAT: A hike to Laguna Hule  WHERE: Between National Park Braulio Carillo and National Park Juan Castro Blanco, in Los Angeles Sur of Río Cuarto de Grecia, in the Province of

A day at the lovely lakes of Guatapé, Colombia

If you’re in Medellin, visiting the region of Guatapé is a real must. Originally Guatapé used to be situated somewhere else, but the city was relocated to higher grounds due

The Frisian island of Vlieland in 18 pictures

High dunes, white sand, bonfires on the beach, tranquil forests, car free streets, cute shops, loud gulls, quaint houses, children running around with ice creams, the smell of fried fish

What to do in Cotopaxi, Ecuador

Apart from the Galapagos Islands, personally I found the area around Cotopaxi the most beautiful of Ecuador. The landscape has something special and the light in there is different too,

Things to do in Tortuguero, Costa Rica

In the far north of the Caribbean shore awaits an out of the ordinary, isolated village (around 1600 inhabitants) for you. It takes some patience (and a long boat ride) to

PHOTOS: The San Blas Archipelago in Panama PART I

First and foremost, there are not enough positive superlatives in my opinion to describe this Robinson-like archipelago of the San Blas (Guna Yala) islands. It’s almost annoying how perfect the

PHOTOS: The San Blas Archipelago in Panama PART II

First and foremost, there are not enough positive superlatives in my opinion to describe this Robinson-like archipelago of the San Blas (Guna Yala) islands. It’s almost annoying how perfect the

Exploring the Amazon of Ecuador, a photo report

After eight hours in the bus from Quito, a long stopover at Lago Agrio, another two hours by minivan and another 2,5 hours by boat we finally made it to

What to do in one day in Cartagena de las Indias

So you’re planning to go (one day) to Cartagena? Good choice! Whether you’re a history buff, into architecture, or just love cute streets, Cartagena de las Indias is your absolute

Stromboli; the lighthouse of the Aeolian Islands

Stromboli is perhaps exactly how you’d imagine a volcano to be; its cone is rising gorgeously, with flumes of lava and a lot of greenery and flowers at its base.

Things to do in the Orosi Valley, Costa Rica

From San José or Cartago, a visit to the Orosi Valley is a lovely way to spend your slow Sunday. Best time to visit the area is around March/ April,

Sicily’s vibrant capital Palermo in 17 photos

Palermo is a raw and unpolished city, one that’s far from perfect. The streets smell a bit, every narrow alley is filled with hanging laundry, fruit is shining bright in