The Vatican not only is the world's smallest country, it is also fully governed by a religion. The Catholics have their headquarters in this small city-state, and everything there reminds you of Christianity. The souvenir shops sell rosaries and postcards of saints, the statues represent angels and former popes, the churches are bigger than nature, … Continue reading Beauty in a Controversial Country
The Dominican Republic is mostly famous for its beach resorts. Even though tourists from all around the world travel there to relax and sunbathe throughout the year, the North-American vacationers are really the main clientele; they love to fly to this small country during winter to enjoy the DR's cheap all-inclusive gigantic hotels. It is … Continue reading Fun Times in the Dominican Rep.
Sometimes, when I look back at everything I have experienced so far, I can't help but be amazed at how eclectic my life has always been. I have worked in such a wide array of different fields around the world, that it is arduous to find a common link between all of these wonderful and … Continue reading “Nannying” in Pamplona
I am aware that, for a lot of people, the first words that come to mind when they think about Amsterdam are drugs and prostitution. Or maybe bicycles! Even though it is true that the Red Light District with its sex workers dancing or pouting behind windows, standing there like clothes on sale, exists, and … Continue reading Amsterdam: Beyond the Red Light
Oh Iceland, cold Iceland... What a ride you were!I traveled to Iceland in March 2017. I absolutely loved every part of my trip there, well almost every part since the weather was not always on my side. The cold and the rain were very intense on some days, but overall I was lucky enough to … Continue reading Random Reykjavik
London, not unlike New York, is a city that never sleeps. The first time I visited the English capital, I fell in love with the place in a matter of seconds. I exited Heathrow airport to discover a city rich and vibrant where there was, and still is, so much to do and see. I … Continue reading London Calling
One of Portugal's finest gems is, without a doubt, the city of Sintra, famously known for its wonderful and colourful castles, especially the National Palace of Pena. To this day, this stunning top-of-the-mountain castle with its vivid primary colours, surrounding nature and gorgeous architecture is one of the most beautiful things I have seen in … Continue reading Red + Yellow: A Sintra Adventure
...and I had a great time! Surprisingly because, yes, Monaco is undoubtedly a rich country, and quite an expensive place to visit as well. Yet, I managed to have a lot of fun, explore everything I wanted, and admire the colourful streets of Monte-Carlo without ever spending a single euro while being there. (Okay I … Continue reading I Went to Monaco Without Money
I (unfortunately) only visited Havana once, but that does not stop me from having nothing but great memories of the city, and of the vibrant country of Cuba as a whole. I went there with my brother and my mother in 2006, and we enjoyed walking around the colourful streets of Havana as well as … Continue reading Welcome to Havana
I still have the address my Berliner friend gave me: "Buchhandlung Café"Tucholskystraße (S-Bahn oranienburgerstraße) On that warm May Day, I was meeting L, a former university friend, at the Buchhandlung Cafe in Berlin for a beer or two or more. I was ecstatic; it was my first visit to Berlin, well to Germany actually, and … Continue reading Best Berlin Night
Bittersweet Travel Memories 