Although not exactly how we planned (meaning not in Mosambique), but at the end of our Africa trip we could spend a couple of fantastic days diving. Read more
Where the Red Dunes meet the Blue Ocean
The 2 trips we make in the area of Walvisbai give us a totally new perspective on off-road driving. However, the drive through the sand to Pelican Point – a peninsula which more or less disappears with high tide – can still be topped by spending half a day in the sand dunes at Sandwich Harbor. Read more
Epupa – Oasis in the North of Namibia
We reach the most northern point of our journey: Epupa, an idyllic site on the banks of the Kunene River. An oasis after many kilometers of arid landscape, where Namibia meets Angola, the Kunene River drops 40 meters in the Epupa fall and the Himbas are at home. Read more
Etosha – all about animals
We were in Etosha 2 years ago already, but thought we still upload our favorite pictures and write a short post, as it is still the miraculous place it was. Etosha is all about animals and the game is to see different species and find the waterholes with the most action around. And we played the game quite well. Read more
Chobe: Pure Africa where 4 Countries Meet
We made it to the very northern part of Botswana, the beautiful Chobe Region, which is home of the largest elephant population in Africa. Beside elephants, the Chobe Riverfront – which we visit – is packed with herds of buffalos and impalas, crocodiles up to 4,5 meters lying in the sun and hippos waiting in the water for the outside temperature to cool down. Read more
Central Kalahari – a Rough Piece of Nature
The Northern part of the Central Kalahari is quite different from what we have expected. Green bushland and savannah-like plains alternate, some bushes are even in bloom, hiding the long thorns under cute yellow blossoms. It is not a hostile environment at all. Read more
A glimpse of eternity: Kubu Island, Botswana
This time we chose to experience more remoteness in Botswana than on our trip 2 years before. This is why we decided to make a trip to Kubu Island, and soon after also to the Kalahari Desert. Read more
5 magic spots to see in the Sacred Valley of the Incas
It is difficult to compete with the magic of Machu Picchu, but the Sacred Valley, Peru for sure has a lot to offer. There are so many alluring places and beautiful sights, it is worth taking a couple of days to explore the area. If you do not need to rush through you can get immersed into the captivating world of the Incas, amazing lush green landscapes and fairytale little villages. Read more
Birthday at Machu Picchu: a once-in-a-lifetime experience
Machu Picchu was an amazingly, indescribably, breathtakingly fantastic experience. And not only because it is one of the wonders of the world, not even because it is a beautiful spot, full of energy and not for being so remote and adventurous to reach… Read more
Bolivian altiplano and magical Salar de Uyuni
Bolivia was like a surreal dream. We got from one stunning spot to another – all so beautiful they left us speechless. The Salar de Uyuni was the highlight of course, but there were so many other spots we could not get enough of. Lagoons reflecting the surroundings in different colors, volcanoes fuming smoke, stunning rock formations, bizarre petrified coral and sponge fields and snow covered mountain peaks. And all that on an average of 4,5 thousand meters… Read more