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 »
During a 60Km bike ride attempt in Banos, Ecuador, we came across this orange juice stall that helped us coming back to life! The board on top of the green structure read “Stop suffering! Recharge your energies“. The orange juice man was squeezing away like I have never seen before. … more »
While in many countries you will see people having coffee on the go on paper cups, that is a rare sight in Portugal. Pausing to drink your coffee is a ritual taken quite seriously (and quite often) by Portuguese. We drink coffee to start the day and, at mid afternoon, … more »
The white sands of Tortuga Bay are pristine and inviting. The blue water is luscious and will lure you in. But be careful, rip tides are present in the area. Spend some time looking at the iguanas lazing on their paradisiacal beach. Marvel at how beautiful and untouched this place is. … more »
During our stay in Isabela Island, Galapagos, Cormorant Beach House was our very own property at the beach. This guesthouse has only 4 rooms and 1 family suite (there are plans for more in the future) and therefore the family atmosphere and personal approach are guaranteed. The owner, Jose, has … more »
The first guesthouse we stayed at in Quito, Ecuador, was owned by a local artist called Paco Viniachi. This man had converted every corner of the house, garden and street in front of his property into colorful art. Even the lamp post in front of his gate had paintings all … more »