After interviewing Anna and Chris about their cycling holiday from Istanbul to Munich here back in May, I’ve kept my ears finely tuned for unique stories about traveling by bike. A chance meeting with Gerald in Zimbabwe three months ago caught my attention. He shared his crazy three-month cycling ...
The Big 5 in Maasai Mara
We felt so lucky when we witnessed all Big 5 during our safari in Maasai Mara in Kenya in one single day. Because I was missing an overview about all of them during the safari, I noted the most important info we got from our guide in this blog post. You should definititely not miss this ...
2 weeks of wildlife and coastal discoveries in Kenya
At the end of February, I travelled to Kenya with my mother. Our 2 weeks spanned from wildlife discoveries in the two remote and distinct national parks of Maasai Mara National Reserve and Amboseli National Park to coastal discoveries by the Indian Ocean, including relaxation, diving and food ...
Discovering El Nido’s little sister: Coron
So many people had told me about the little paradise around Coron that we finally booked flights to Busuanga in April. It’s indeed worth travelling to El Nido’s little sister where you’ll find routes less traveled and a town less crowded! Out of the many boat trips, we chose Ultimate Tour B1 ...
Bohol’s unforgettable wonders on and offshore
After 5 days of Open Water Diving in the marine paradise of Apo island, we experienced a minor culture shock in Bohol. Only two boat hours from Dumaguete, Bohol is the 10th largest Philippine island and much more touristic. We stayed at Hope Homes at the far eastern end of Panglao. The reception ...
Open Water Diving in the marine paradise of Apo island
In the beginning of December, I enjoyed a 10-day holiday with my German friend Bine, who came over from Austria to discover part of the Visayas together. The first half of our trip lead us to Apo island, 7 kilometers off the southeastern tip of Negros Island. Our reservation at Mario Scuba Diving ...
Upshot after one month in the Philippines
My fifth week in the Philippines is coming to an end - time to look back and conclude how much my day-to-day life has changed: A harsh change in my daily rhythm: After five years in the south of France where everything starts late and you stay up until late, I’ve become an early bird again in ...
