Even though we planned only to pass by Brazil in no time, our plans, like many times before, had to be verified. Without major problems and inconveniences we passed the border from Guyana to Brazil and reached the second biggest city in Roraima- most northern state of Brazil- Boa Vista. The name means ‘good view’ […]
Bergendal is a paradise resort some 80 km South from Paramaribo. Located at the bank of Suriname river and far from the noises of traffic, it is the most luxurious place we have stayed in Suriname. Guests visiting the resort are accommodated in wooden lodges. Some of them are overlooking the water and others, erected […]
If like us, you find new food one of the reasons for travelling, you will surely enjoy the Paramaribo Culinary Tour. Suriname, as a home of five different ethnicities has a vast variety of food to offer. During the tour you can taste the Javanese, Creole and Maroon cuisine in three great restaurants and finish […]
It’s quite amusing how strangers warn us every time we are about to enter a neighboring country. This happens nearly everywhere you go. Back in Europe people in Montenegro told us we are going to be robbed in Albania. Once there the locals were certain that Macedonia is a really rough place to be. We […]
We’ve spent a lot of time in Paramaribo enjoying all the city’s attractions. The astonishment after arriving in Suriname was huge and we wanted to learn as much as possible about this, so unpopular country. Exploring the capital was both fun and enriching as the cultural diversity and the ethnical medley make Suriname an endless […]
There are no words nor photos that can express the beauty of this place. Hotel de Plantage is a calm oasis hidden in the forest right beside the vibrant and bustling city of Paramaribo. The Hotel owes half of its charm to Peiter- the owner and the heart and soul of the property. In love […]
We love Mansaf! After many months of travelling and living in the Middle East we take every opportunity to teleport ourselves to this land of rich flavours, beautiful scents, hot desert winds and incredible art. There is no better way to do so than by eating some delicious food! Mansaf, as one of Jordan’s must-eats, […]
Kayaking is a wonderful way to experience nature in its purest form and work out at the same time- a combination we appreciate a lot. During our daily cycling rambles, we don’t use our upper bodies much. Therefore we grabbed the chance without hesitation to do some cross sport. Thanks to the Loca Pirogue team […]
Coming to South America we couldn’t wait to taste new foods. What we found here are hundreds of different dishes, fruits, vegetables, drinks and spices we didn’t know even existed! It turns out that South American markets, gardens and forests are filled with delicious fruits and plants so healthy that most of them should be […]