My Nairobi City Safari
‘Sasa!‘, says one of the friendliest faces I’ve ever seen, as he puts my suitcase in the taxi’s trunk. ‘Aah, the traffic is bad’, says Roger with a smile. It is early morning in Nairobi and I am excited to in ‘The Green City in the Sun’, as Nairobi is referred to. Nairobi’s name is […]
Budapest – homey and beautiful
I have wanted to visit this beautiful city with its ornate nineteenth century architecture, elegantly decorated thermal baths, and wide boulevards for many years now. And it didn’t disappoint. Budapest is like no other European city. It’s faded grandeur invites you in and makes you feel at home from the minute you arrive. Budapest used to […]
Lamu Island: A little piece of paradise just off the coast of Kenya
If beautiful beaches, warm tropical waters, and dreamy sunset dhow trips sound like your perfect holiday destination, then Lamu Island should be on your bucket list. But Lamu is so much more than the perfect beach destination, it also caters for nature lovers, culture vultures, adventurers, and foodies. Everything you need to know about visiting Lamu […]
How to travel plastic-free (or nearly!)
Being passionate about our planet makes traveling a little tricky sometimes, as the travel industry seems to be addicted to single-use plastic. One way of traveling a little more Eco-consciously is by avoiding single-use plastic as much as possible. Here is my guide to plastic-free(r) traveling. Take your own Zero waste travel kit along The […]
8 Cities I would visit again
In the last ten years I have visited many cities. Thinking back to these visits I realize there are so many cities I love for many different reasons – some for the history, some for the culture and art, many for the food and the people. But there are a few cities that stand out […]
Where the veil is thin
While visiting Barcelona we bowed to the tourist cliche and hopped onto a tour bus to visit Montserrat. Montserrat is famous for its unusual appearance and the Benedictine monastery of Santa Maria de Montserrat. After driving for almost an hour we stepped off the bus to the most spectacular mountain views of Catalunya. It was […]
