travel
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: The white city of Arequipa in Peru
Peru’s second largest city is a popular hub on the way to Cusco. Since the city is located quite a few meters higher than Lima, it’s a perfect stop for
The desolate beauty of the Paracas reserve in Peru
WHAT: Cruising a part of the Paracas National Reserve – a big desert full of red sand, steep cliffs, fossils and birds WHERE: Near the town of Paracas, 250 km
Islas Ballestas: Peru’s poor man’s Galapagos in pictures
WHAT: A boat trip to the extraordinary wildlife of the Islas Ballestas. All the boats and routes are the same, with a guide who explains everything in Spanish and English.
PHOTOS: Cusco’s colourful central market of San Pedro
Located only five blocks from the main square in Cusco, visiting the market of San Pedro is a splendid introduction to the day-to-day life in the city. I’ve visited the
DRONE ALERT! Hiking the stunning Colca Canyon, Peru
Nestled in the Andean highlands of Peru is Colca Canyon, the second deepest canyon of the Amerikas. If you think that the Grand Canyon is impressive, you’ll for sure love
A daytrip to Encarnación in Paraguay
WHAT: An escape to the country of Paraguay from Argentina WHERE: From Posadas, the capital of the Argentinian region of Misiones to the Encarnación, the capital of the southern region
PHOTOS: Cycling around Ubud in Indonesia
Bali; one of the most beautiful islands situated right in the center of the world’s largest archipelago. The island is touristy for sure, but at the same time so sublime
Veliko Tarnovo: heart of the Bulgarian kingdom
WHAT: Visiting the Game of Thrones-like fortress of Veliko Tarnovo and the cobblestone streets of the town itself WHERE: Veliko Tarnovo is located in the middle of Bulgaria, some 220
The road from Salta via Cachi to Cafayate, Argentina
From the Argentinian northern colonial pearl that is Salta it’s basically a must to go on a road trip at some point. Both the northern and the southern part are worth a
Best wildlife pictures of Costa Rica
Two years in Costa Rica + an incredible drive for shooting wildlife with a camera equals thousands of sweet pictures. I went through them all once more and picked a
A voyage to “The Mission” of the Jesuit order in San Ignacio, Argentina
WHAT: A visit to the religious settlement of the Jesuits in San Ignacio WHERE: In the town of San Ignacio – surrounded by dense tropical forests. About an hour away from
