I love jumping pictures. It is incredible what a simple act such as jumping can do to a picture if it is taken just in the right moment. I have spent what felt like hours trying to take jumping picture of other people because I always just missed the right moment to press the button. […]
Guides
Eight pictures that will make you want to visit Ecuador’s Amazon
Everyone who goes to Latin America should consider going to the Amazon. The biodiversity is overwhelming and it is an unforgettable experience to be in such a remote place with only litte influence by the civilised world. But the Amazon is changing due to human interference and we have to be cautious of how our own […]
Four steps to get from Costa Rica to Santa Catalina, Panama
Getting from Costa Rica to Santa Catalina in Panama is not an easy task but this step by step guide will provide you with all the information you need. My starting point was Jacó but the steps are almost the same from anywhere on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Step 1: Take the Tica […]
From Cali to Quito by Bus
When I am travelling, backpackers sometimes ask me for advice. Often they are not only interested in the different destinations, but also in how to get from one place to another. I therefore try to include some guides when writing about my travel experiences. Here for example, you find out how to get from Cali […]
Medellin: Top five things to do
We love Medellín! Just fifteen years ago, it was one of the most dangerous city in the world. Now it is probably the most fascinating city we’ve ever visited. The worst neighbourhoods have been upgraded with squares and libraries for the public. The locals are proud of their innovative public transport system and wouldn’t dare to leave […]
Three trips from Santa Marta: Tayrona National Park, Costeño Surf Camp and Minca
Sooner or later everyone who travels along the Caribbean coast of Colombia ends up in Santa Marta. The city doesn’t have much to offer but it is well suited as a starting point for various trips and is therefore worth visiting. We deposited our luggage in one of the hostels and explored different destinations only […]
The San Blas Islands: From Panama to Colombia by speedboat
Still today it is not possible to cross the border between Panama and Colombia by land. There is a thick jungle inhabited by guerillas and drug traffickers and a road to connect these two countries doesn’t exist. This leaves two possibilities: The first one is to fly and the second one is to do a […]
