MY VISIT AT THE HACIENDA SAN AUGUSTIN DE CALLO IN ECUADOR

February 22, 2020.Reading time 15 minutes.

The Andes, the longest mountain chain in the world, was raised through primal power when the Nazca and South American tectonic plates collided. Today, this mountain range extends over 4,300 miles through South America. Many of the peaks that form this range are active or dormant volcanoes. The term Avenue of the Volcanoes was coined […]

MOUNTAIN VS BEACH

January 19, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

Planning your next vacation can be a tough decision especially when time is limited. Interestingly, there are some studies about that which might help you out in this way. In one study by the University of Virginia, it was shown that being an extrovert or an introvert does have an association with the geographical location […]

TWO BICYCLES OR ONE TANDEM BIKE. WHAT’S BETTER?

January 19, 2020.Reading time 8 minutes.

After traveling many years by tandem bike we wanted to share some tips with you as an upcoming tandem cyclist. If you are unsure of whether to take a tandem bike or two single bikes for your next trip with your partner, this is the right place to be. We have summarized 12 pros and […]

THE BACKPACKING OFF-THE-GRID CAMPING GUIDE

January 16, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

Throughout my travels, I have often been forced to do things in an unconventional way, but some things always stay the same. Many years of scouting and my own experience with camping and the wilderness have helped me to stay clear in my mind when it comes to tricky situations. This is why I composed […]

FIVE MOST BEAUTIFUL TOWNS IN COLOMBIA

December 2, 2018.Reading time 6 minutes.

5. SALENTO This lovely little town is located in the heart of Quindio- the region where the most delicious Colombian coffee is cultivated. We loved it for the location- the green hills covered with coffee trees. Stroll around the little streets, admire the handcraft and don’t forget to visit the Cocora Valley with its enormous […]

10 THINGS YOU WILL LIKELY MISS THE MOST WHILE TRAVELLING AND HOW TO LIVE WITHOUT THEM

June 30, 2018.Reading time 13 minutes.

10.Your Favorite Things. This point might vary from person to person. It might be your roller blades, your favourite book you read over and over again, or your old but beloved sweater, which you couldn’t take along. There will be things which you are going to miss and have to live without sometimes while being […]

GUYANA AND THE BATTLE OF LETHEM

May 13, 2018.Reading time 13 minutes.

a man pulling a tandem in mood / Cycling through South America

We woke up when it was still dark outside. After a quick coffee and a cold shower we were ready to leave Nickerie, the last Surinamese town before the border to Guyana. There was still quite a distance to cycle, as the ferry dock was 40 kilometres away and the boat was leaving only once […]

10 TOP THINGS TO DO IN CAYENNE

January 7, 2018.Reading time 8 minutes.

You probably know how it feels when you first arrive in a completely new place, right? You want to explore everything immediately like there is no time to waste. You absorb all the information like a sponge, take in new customs and traditions, inhale new scents and try to remember every little detail as if […]

BICYCLE TOURING ON A BUDGET

September 17, 2017.Reading time 13 minutes.

During our trips we always try to survive on the smallest budget possible. It is certainly not the easiest way of travelling and at times requires a lot of work and patience, but it is surely doable. Here are some tips we have for those who want to see the world, but money doubts stops […]