Stunning Siquijor and Apo Island

Stunning Siquijor and Apo Island

I loved the vibe of this small island Siquijor south of Bohol. With the motorbike you can drive around the island in one day including activities. Siquijor is known for diving, just like the rest of the Philippines, next to the healers living on the island. I didn’t...

Beautiful Bohol

Beautiful Bohol

Bohol has a lot to offer; unique landscapes like the bowl shaped Chocolate Hills, emerald rice fields and the Loboc River, spot cute animals like the tarsier and turtles, western shopping in the Tagbilaran malls, enjoy the picture perfect beaches like Alona and nice...

Surfing Siargao

Surfing Siargao

This in popularity increasing Philippine island Siargao (shar-gow) is most famous for the surf and palm trees. These two really appeal to me, so perfect to visit this place for six nights. I booked this lovely and hippy style island in the beginning of my trip in...

Metropolis Manila

Metropolis Manila

Most traveler arrive in the Philippines via the capital city Manila. Manila is a massive city with on one side the skyscrapers, western malls and luxurious hotels and on the other hand the poor, unsafe neighborhoods, local shops and busy streets. Busy streets are...

Easy Vegetable Tortilla

Easy Vegetable Tortilla

I don't make that much lunch dishes. I lunch at work were they offer a broad range of healthy options, so no need to bring my own salad. In the weekend I like to make a vegetable tortilla. This tortilla is without the traditional potatoes but with sweet potatoes! I...

Blueberry Oatmeal Pancakes

Blueberry Oatmeal Pancakes

Sunday morning again and I was in a baking modes but I was not prepared at all. I looked at my ingredients in the refrigerator and fridge. I always keep frozen fruits in the fridge and the eggs, milk and oatmeal at hand, so I came up with Blueberry Oatmeal Pancakes!!...

Why Weight Lifting is Good for You?!

Why Weight Lifting is Good for You?!

When I’m in a healthy modes I practice a lot of sports. I work out in the gym; for me the gym means fitness, working with dumbbells and fitness machines. Next to this I run mainly in the weekend; love run in the morning before breakfast to burn fat (read my blog on...

Route for 3 to 4 weeks Peru

Route for 3 to 4 weeks Peru

I visited Peru during my three months travel through South America. After Bolivia I went to Peru and visited Ecuador thereafter. See below my route suggestion and other option. I found it very easy to travel in Peru; tour operators everywhere and transport via large...

Tips before you travel to Peru

Tips before you travel to Peru

Before you travel to Peru make sure you are well prepared. See here my tips and inspirations that will help you to plan your holiday. Visa for Peru As a Dutch citizen we don’t need to request a Visa, we get one in our passport for 90 days, within any 6 month period...

Delicious Vegetable Lasagna

Delicious Vegetable Lasagna

In my Keep the Switch period I try to eat a lot of veggies, high protein and less carbohydrates. I already made the cauliflower pizza now its time for a healthy lasagna! In this food blog vegetable lasagna without the durum wheat pasta sheets, but with eggplant and...

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