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Aug-2013
If you know Sri Lanka you have probably heard of Colombo. But does the name Kandy ring any bells? No, I do not mean the place out of Tarantino’s new movie, but the 2nd largest city in Sri Lanka after the capital Colombo.
Aug-2013
Fortunately I have only once had trouble with a jet lag (Mexico), but the long journey to Australia did not give me any problems. I started in Amsterdam where I flew to London Heathrow and then to Sydney. It is a long journey, but it is worth it! After arriving the first thing I wanted […]
Jul-2013
“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” ~ Saint Augustine
Jul-2013
During my stay in Malta a few weeks ago I was invited at the Corinthia and AX hotels. I want to share my opinion on the big hotels in Malta with you so that it might get easier to choose one for your stay at this Mediterranean island. I saw a lot of boutique hotels […]
Jul-2013
Goodday! Today I received an amazing video in my inbox from the Columbus Magazine about divers who meet a giant sperm whale up close under water. I wanted to share this one with you and another video I am sure you will enjoy as well! Giant sperm whale meets divers Killer whale suddenly jumps […]
Jul-2013
The island Ogygia used to be the place where the nymph (Greek for hidden) Calypso used to live according to the Greek mythology. The island Ogygia nowadays seems to be the island Gozo near Malta. The important myth of Odysseus and Calypso would have taken place near the Ramla Bay in Gozo, where you can […]
Jul-2013
After a flight of only 3 hours, which departed from Amsterdam Schiphol I landed on Malta, a small Mediterranean Island that amazed me with the many things you can see and do.
Jun-2013
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you did not do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” ~ Mark Twain