I recently had the pleasure of attending a Swiss-Polish Wedding. The celebrations took place in Poland and they were organized according to Polish traditions. In addition to the invitation, the Swiss guests received a guide to Polish weddings with useful information about customs and norms. This made me curious. I was looking forward to spending […]
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Sexism in surfing: My experiences as a female learning how to surf
A lot can be written about sexism in surfing. From addressing issues with sponsorship to conditions for competitions, or the overall portrayal of women as sex symbols and men as vigorous, fearless athletes. But what about the sexism women are exposed to while learning to surf? To be fair, I’ve surfed with a lot of […]
Incredible Street Art of Latin America
Street art is very common in the cities of Latin America. Walls, houses and ruins are full of it and it is an integral part of urban culture. In cities such as Cartagena, Panama City and Sao Paulo, you can find incredible street art that is overwhelming in size and complexity. With the region’s tradition […]
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8 types of travellers: Which destinations in Latin America suit you?
Latin America is an extremely diverse region and there are tons of things to do and see. As it is so huge, it can be overwhelming to choose the destinations that suit your needs. I have been on three long trips in Latin America and often friends ask me, where they should go and what […]
Video: How to Make Ecuadorian Encocado de Camaron (Shrimp in Coconut Sauce) at home
Encocado de Camaron is a delicious dish from the coast of Ecuador and Colombia. I discovered this meal when I was travelling through Latin America a few years ago. After months of eating rice and beans, I decited to try something different when I was in Canoa, Ecuador and immediately fell in love with this […]
Video: A weekend in the Swiss mountains
Short video from the ski weekend in the Zweisimmen area in the Swiss mountains with my friends.
A weekend in Bucharest: Five attractions you shouldn’t miss
Bucharest is still an unknown tourist destination, as Romania has a rather bad reputation in the West. The reason why I went there in autumn of 2016, has to do with my colleagues. The husband of my friend is the manager of the hotel Radisson Blu Bucharest and they invited me to visit them. They […]
Holidays in Albania: Four things you should’t miss
Albania is one of the most exciting destinations to visit this summer. Located at the Adriatic Sea, it has a lot to offer: pristine beaches, wild national parks, great food and very welcoming people. And the best part is: there are hardly any tourists! After my road trip last summer, I have put together […]
Peru’s Huaraz Region: An insider tip for mountain lovers
When it comes to mountains, I am not easily impressed. As a Swiss woman, having lived in Nepal, I feel like I have seen it all. This is why I never planned on going to the Huaraz region in Northern Peru. Mountains covered with snow and occasional lakes. Boring. But then I went anyway and […]
Countdown of my 3 favorite destinations in 2016 – 1st Place: Playa Venao, Panama
2016 was another year full of adventures. I quit my job at the end of 2015 to travel. But this time I wanted it to be open-end without any commitments. The only thing I knew was that I would be flying to Rio de Janeiro on January 2nd 2016 and travel for 3 weeks with […]
