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How to Explore the Tayrona National Park in Colombia
With its dreamy beaches the Tayrona National Park is one of the most beautiful destinations in Colombia. During my time Backpacking in Colombia I have stayed about one week inside […]
Best Day Tours & Day Hikes in Torres del Paine, Chile (Patagonia)
In this article I introduce you to the best day tours & day hikes in Torres del Paine. In contrast to the popular multi-day treks you don't need to reserve […]
My Universal South America Packing List
If you want to experience the full diversity this South America Packing list helps you to prepare for your trip – be it hiking in Patagonia, city sightseeing in Buenos […]
20 Fun Things to do in Sintra, Portugal
Majestic palaces embedded in a dreamy landscape turned Sintra into a true tourist magnet in Portugal. I've been to Sintra more than 10 times myself. Here I'll introduce you to the most important tips and things to do in Sintra.
5 Best Places to visit on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica
The Pacific Coast of Costa Rica offers a wide range of Highlights that define the country as a dream destination. From green jungles with waterfalls and raging rivers to numerous […]
25 Best Things to do in Cascais, Portugal
Once a small fisherman village Cascais developed into a popular holiday destination over the past few decades featuring a charming old town and some of the best beaches in the area. In this guide I introduce you to the must visits and best things to do in Cascais, Portugal.
Hiking Guide Cerro Torre & Mt. Fitz Roy Trek in El Chalten
The Monte Fitz Roy Trek in El Chalten is the most beautiful hiking trail in southern Patagonia apart from Torres del Paine. Use this hiking guide and trek the national […]
The 7 Best Places to Visit in Patagonia
If you're traveling to South America in summer you should have Patagonia high up on your list of things to do. With this list I show you the best places […]
25+ Tips & Things to do in Funchal on Madeira, Portugal
Madeira attracts more tourists every year due to its mild climate, breathtaking landscapes and lush vegetation. The island's capital Funchal is the perfect base for exploring the flower island. In this Madeira travel guide I share the best things to do in Funchal and the island itself. All Funchal tips are based on my own travel experience of 3 weeks.
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Iceland Travel Tips – All Information needed for planning an Iceland Road Trip
In this travel guide I gathered all Iceland travel tips needed to plan your very own independent road trip through Iceland. Based on my experience traveling the ring road as […]
Backpacking in Colombia – my Colombia travel guide for independent travelers
In this Colombia travel guide I put together all information you need for Backpacking in Colombia based on my own experience of 6 weeks traveling through the country. During my […]
38 Insider Tips & Things to do in Hamburg: the ultimate Hamburg Guide!
I'm living in Hamburg for over 14 years and put together the best things to do in Hamburg as well as insider tips by locals in this comprehensive travel guide […]
Top 10 Places to See in Ecuador (Andean Region)
Despite the size of the country the places to see in Ecuador are very diverse due to the fact that the country is blessed with one of the highest biological […]
Backpacking in Chile – All you need to know
In this post I put together all information you need for Backpacking in Chile based on my own experience of 2 trips where I traveled to 13 of 15 regions […]
My 10 Best Tips for Climbing Kilimanjaro, Tanzania – everything you need to know!
In this article I gathered my best Kilimanjaro tips in order to plan your very own trip to the highest mountain in Africa (5895m). Based on my experience trekking the […]
10 Best Tips & Things to do in the Faroe Islands – my Faroe islands Itinerary for 1 week
Do you like the landscape in Iceland, Norway or Ireland? Then you'll fall in love with the Faroe Islands! Though this beauty comes with a price tag a road trip […]
Backpacking in Sri Lanka – All you need to know!
In this post I put together all information needed for Backpacking in Sri Lanka based on my own experience as well as advice and discussions with Sri Lanka experts and […]
Backpacking the Balkans – the travel guide for your Balkan Tour
In this post I put together all information you need for Backpacking the Balkans based on my own experience of 6 months living and traveling this region in the South […]