Cusco is the archaeological capital of the Americas, gateway to Machu Picchu, Spanish influenced cathedrals, Inca temples, cobblestone streets and traditional Andean women. The atmosphere in Cusco is very pleasant, despite the many tourist it still feels comfortable...
I liked Arequipa a lot, great colonial atmosphere and vibe in the city, with the volcanoes Chachani, Misti and Pichu Pichu in background. Nice and good boutique hotels, shops and restaurants. The Cañón del Colca is located 165 km away from Arequipa and is a very...
Lake Titicaca is the largest highest lake in the world; 3.812 meters! The lake doesn’t look like a lake more like an ocean with even small waves! It is located in the Andes on the border of Bolivia and Peru and is the largest lake in South America. They found ruins of...
I had a very inspiring presentation from Tamara de Weijer. Some background on Doctor de Weijer, doctor indeed she is a general practitioner. But what was it that triggered me in this 1,5 hour session was the way she presented it; very honest and vulnerable but with...
After my 10 days of Sport Fasting I want to eat all healthy again, with a lot of veggies and low in carbs. Days are getting colder and shorter, time to get into the kitchen and prepare myself some healthy comfort food: PIZZA TIME!!! But not with normal wheat dough,...
The Cyclades name comes from the Greek ‘kyklos” which means circle, Delos the sacred island is the center of this Cyclades archipelago. Delos is located next to Mykonos and easy to visit in a day trip. In this travel blog tips, inspirations and information on Delos,...
In this travel blog information, tips and inspirations on the Greek Cyclades islands. Greece has the roots of the Western culture; the place where the Olympians first competed and don’t forget the rich mythology and the ancient buildings with massive marble...
The Greek islands of the Cyclades have it all!! Beautiful nature with rugged rock formations (Milos and Santorini), azure blue sea, picture perfect white beaches, traditional white villages with blue-domed churches, ancient archaeological sites (Athens and Delos) and...
Ios is known as the Cyclades party island, but not in September to be honest. The island was quiet, peaceful, relaxed and I loved it! It was a shock for me, no Santorini crowds. I hired a motorbike and crossed the countryside and run into goats, honey boxes, deserted...
They say Mykonos is the Ibiza of Greece, the party animal of the Cycladic islands! I was curious to find out if this glamour, gay friendly and party hardy reputation was all true. And indeed Mykonos has a lot to offer, trendy hotels, active beach life (25 beaches),...
