Today is our last day in Santiago de Chile… we’re leaving! Not on a jet train, but on a bus, making our way down South in the longest country on Earth, Chile! We have a ridiculous amount of amazing things to see and do in the upcoming weeks, including the … more »
One of the most touristic spots in the capital of Chile is a hill called “Cerro San Cristobal”. This place is the Chilean (smaller) equivalent to Christ the Redeemer hill in Rio de Janeiro. On top of the hill, a Virgin looks out to the city. Although the signs read … more »
This article is the continuation of Why I left Dubai and won’t come back, part 1/2. Please read the first part HERE. 6. WOMEN are not the same as MEN The rules were created by men in a society dominated my men. That says it all. For example, as … more »
I lived in Dubai for about 4 years – this is where I met my boyfriend. When we decided to quit our jobs in Dubai to start traveling full-time, we got two kinds of reactions from friends and family. The most common was “I wish I could do that as … more »
Wanna hear a funny story? So I get off the plane in Helsinki at midnight on Friday, and I still have to find my way to Turku, Finland’s original capital and my home for the next six weeks. The way to the baggage claim and the bus stop is … more »
Singapore is a feast for the senses! This is the kind of city where you don’t need to have a specific plan to keep you entertained. Just walk around soaking up the contrasts between traditional and modern, and that will induce some thinking about where things come from and where … more »
Semilla Verde Lodge is not your typical Galapagos lodge. While most hotels are by the ocean, Semilla Verde offers a very pleasant alternative in the highlands of the island of Santa Cruz. About 10 minutes taxi ride away from downtown Puerto Ayora, we found the highlands to be very relaxing … more »
Spotted in Salvador da Bahia, in Brazil, this cross represents what has happened to many believers around the world, including me. I am not sure what’s the intention behind this monument but for me, it represents the collapse of religious belief. When I was a young girl, I thought God … more »
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. If it’s true that we already knew that before we started traveling, it’s also true that now that we have more time, we dedicate more attention to this meal. Don’t forget to eat well first thing in the morning… … more »
Read Island hopping the Galapagos, part 3/4: Isabela Island here. After spending some days in Puerto Ayora and Puerto Villamil dedicating most of our time to ocean related activities, we stayed for some days in the highlands of Santa Cruz Island. Visiting the upper part of the island gives you … more »