Laguna de Bacalar or Lake Bacalar is a large lagoon located in the state of Quintana Roo in the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico. It is known for its clear, blue water which is fed by numerous underground rivers and its very natural surroundings. It’s roughly a 3-hour bus ride from Playa del Carmen to get …
Leipzig is a city in eastern Germany, located in the federal state of Saxony (Sachsen-Anhalt). The city is known for its strong cultural history, a new up striving economy, low rents and a busy night life – making it very attractive to many young people. We were fortunate enough to have the weather on our side …
Tulum is a coastal city along the Riviera Maya, a tourism district located in the eastern part of the Yucatán Peninsula in the state of Quintana Roo in Mexico. The area is famous for its Maya ruins and is home to one of the greatest beaches in the world. The closest airport to Tulum is …
The Sri Lankan food has been influenced mainly by its Indian neighbour but also by its colonial history. Sri Lankan food is definitely dominated by its diverse offerings of curries. Despite its similarities to South Indian food, the Sri Lankan cuisine has its very own kind of taste. It is particularly rich in flavor as …
Anuradhapura is a city located in the north of Sri Lanka and is the capital of the North Central Province. It is one of the ancient capitals of the country and well-known for its shrines and well-preserved relics. We made it!After a more than 4-hour ride we finally arrived in Anuradhapura, the first destination during …
The bus took us along the steep Serpentines through the Atlas mountains in western Morocco. We headed off from our arrival city of Agadir to the port town of Essaouira, roughly 3 hours up north. I have heard of it as being a fairly popular location for windsurfers and kite-surfers from around the world and …
At first, we were not sure if this would be such a good idea. Yet, at second thought, we realized that this is probably the greatest way of exploring the country and we knew it would be a fantastic and memorable adventure. What exactly was the plan? Travel to Sri Lanka and discover the Island …
It has always been a dream. Perhaps not on the very top of my list but definitely up there : Visiting New York City! We arrived in October and first stayed in a small hostel called American Dream Bed and Breakfast, conveniently located in the historical Gramercy park and not far away from all the …
Köln-Vienna-Zagreb-Split-Brela-Pag-Salzburg-Köln Well, that pretty much sums up the main stops we made during our 10-day road trip from Germany to Croatia. Two friends of mine plus my wife and I decided to hit the road all the way down to Croatia. We discovered many different places and it was a very fascinating journey. In the …
Mexico City, a so-called “alpha” city, one of the largest metropolitan area in the world, home to around 21 million inhabitants and the biggest financial center on the American continent – and also the oldest capital city in the Americas. The city underwent a fascinating evolution from an old Aztec colony to a vibrant and …