Maybe it was because I already had a bit more experience with traveling or maybe it had to do with the fact that the Indonesian people and Indonesian food felt familiar. I can’t really tell but let’s keep it at a mix of both. Java felt like home. I stayed at homestays or locally runned […]
Mexico: traveling Yucatan
The country is the backdrop for many Netflix series, CNN regularly boardcasts about crime and then there’s that wall. Mexico.. it all seemed a bit too exciting for a woman, traveling by herself. Fortunately, Mexico is a huge country so avoiding the American boarder and infamous states is quite easy. Traveling through Mexico suddenly seemed […]
Getting my Jane on in Costa Rica
Pura vida! That translates to pure life. In Costa Rica also used as a greeting or saying “you’re welcome”. Costa Rican people understand life and know that good things come with kidness. If you add lush jungle and pristine coastline you have the perfect ingredients for your next trip. Whether you’re looking for adventure or […]
Mount Bromo: the best and worst that Java has to offer
Let me start by saying Mount Bromo is an absolute must when travelling through Indonesia. However, everything around it doesn’t feel very pleasant to say the least. Arriving at Malang train station I noticed that getting to the foot of the volcano is less enjoyable compared to my other experiences throuhout Java. I was welcomed […]
A fairytale called Marrakech
To see and be seen. The fairytale city is definitely insta famous. And rightly so, because that bright sun against those pastel-colored city walls and colorful carpets and spices garantee beautiful pictures. Obviously we had to go and witness it with our own eyes. So at three am the alarm clock went off to board […]
The highlight of an unforgettable journey
Admiring wildlife in the great outdoors is the best thing there is! During our trip along South Africa’s Garden Route back in 2019 we went on safari, not once but twice. The first time at our own pace and the second time on game drive with a ranger. Both times we had a great experience […]
The Garden Route: a three week road trip with the parents
South Africa had been on the list for a while. Nelson Mandela’s story has always intrigued me, but I have to admit: a safari also seemed like a fun thing to do. In the end, what made the trip most memorable was the fact I got to share it with my mom and dad. A […]
Dublin in a nutshell
“There’s the Irish and then there’s the Dubs.” There’s a difference, right? I have been to Ireland many times but never visited the capital before. So that December back in 2017 we decided to fly back from Dublin after celebrating Christmas with our family from County Kerry for the umpteenth time. And guess what? Dubs […]