Cartagena – the caribbean pearl

Cartagena (3-4 days) is Colombia’s Caribbean pearl and unquestionably the most beautiful and picturesque town in Colombia with otherwordly good food to top things off! I loved the cCrribbean flair, the colors, the good vibes, the abundance of excellent restaurants, and colonial buildings. Only downside? The cruise ships and herds of tourists! While Cartagena is … More Cartagena – the caribbean pearl

Day trip to Macau

During my 5 day trip to Hong Kong I used one day for a short trip to Macau. Having been fascinated by the British influence in Hong Kong, I was very curious to see how the Portuguese have left their footprints in this part of the world. And having been equally fascinated and horrified by … More Day trip to Macau

Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh is for most visitors to Cambodia an inevitable stop, but often only used as a transfer hub to other, more exciting destinations. How to get there Phnom Penh was our first stop in Cambodia and we traveled there from Vientiane by plane. We initially thought we’d travel on to Southern Laos, but decided … More Phnom Penh