The Galapagos Islands are a place like no other. We have never experienced interactions with animals the same way anywhere else. Sea lions, fearless will come and frolick with you, Marine Iguanas, although shy – will come and sleep next to you, and even birds will stick around unafraid. It’s … more »
The Great Outdoors in the UAE
The weather in the UAE normally keeps you confined within your comfortably air conditioned existence. However, when the summer heat dies down (which happens by November), it’s always great to head out and explore! There are several areas around the UAE which have beautiful scenery and amazing landscapes. One weekend … more »
51 degrees – should we evaporate?
Back in 2011 we took an exciting and rather terrifying road trip through Oman. On a day when we would drive 800kms, one of our tires blew out in the middle of the night. After the police came (it took about 2 hours) and aided us with a recovery vehicle … more »
Time for a cat nap..
Amsterdam is one of the most beautiful picture perfect cities we’ve ever been to. Walking around the never ending canals and the perfect little Dutch row houses can be quite a romantic experience. And while doing that you might spot something cute like this!
Thai Pride
Spotted on the beautiful tropical island of Koh Phi Phi. Koh Phi Phi is incredibly touristic and this does end up taking away from some of its charm. But the rampant tacky budget tourism is also interesting to observe. Scores of drunk backpackers show up on this tropical paradise in … more »
How to get fat in COLOMBIA
Colombian cuisine blends flavors and cooking traditions of Spanish, African, Middle Eastern and Asian origin. As you travel around the country, you’ll encounter different ingredients and dishes using corn, meat and fish as some of the main elements. We were out one night in Cartagena de Indias, on the Caribbean … more »
Other worldly sunset over Guatape
Just an hour and a half bus ride from Medellin are the dreamy towns of Guatape and Penol. Both of them are situated in a valley which was flooded for a hydro project in the 60s The interesting thing is that there is an ancient rock in the middle of … more »
Cuban Cafetaria
This is a small vending station we spotted in Havana, Cuba. The typical hole in the wall (literally!) establishment that serves people on their way to work early in the morning. By 10am, they’re out of everything. You can also get instant coffee for 5 pesos even though it’s not … more »
Call it what you want!
Walking around the center of Addis Ababa we spotted a notice board that announced job openings. People were swarming around the notice board. The commotion caught our attention, so we walked toward it only to find the name of the college next to the job board. CPU College of Business … more »
The tree and the obelisk
Luxor, in Egypt is a city of ancient wonders. Close to the King’s valley and the Queen’s valley it is a treasure trove for anyone who likes to immerse themselves in another time. On the banks of the river Nile and next to some of the driest landscapes I have … more »