CINQUE TERRE – The World’s Most Picturesque Hiking Trails
The Cinque Terre, connected by the world’s most picturesque hiking trails, are built on terraces above the deep blue Ligurian sea.

Gimme five! High five! Scattered way up high on the steep hills of the Ligurian coast are many small, picturesque villages. Yet, only Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monterosso al Mare became world-famous for their scenic views and overwhelming beauty. In 1997, they made it to the list of Unesco World Heritage Sites – along with Porto Venere and the islands of Palmaria, Tino, and Tinetto.
This Way to the Whole Story ->LA SPEZIA and PORTO VENERE – Precious Gems on the Ligurian Coast
Overshadowed by the world-famous Cinque Terre, the beautiful coastal town of La Spezia and the nearby village of Porto Venere tend to be strongly underrated.

Yet these precious gems on the Ligurian coast are definitely worth the visit.
This Way to the Whole Story ->BALI – Indonesia ‘s Island of Gods
Bali, Indonesia ‘s island of Gods, is a mystical place. Temples, mountains, and beaches make a trip to Bali a journey into a magical world.

Still, although Bali is safe and easy to travel, its infrastructure is not always convenient for solo-travellers.
This Way to the Whole Story ->How (not) to behave in SINGAPORE
Preparing for your trip, you want to know how to behave in Singapore? Look no further since, in this post, I’m preparing you for some culture clashes you should avoid at Asia’s powerful city-state.

How (not) to behave in BALI
Preparing for your trip, you want to know how to behave in Bali? Look no further since, in this post, I’m preparing you for some culture clashes you should avoid on the so-called Island of Gods.

LOMBOK – Bali ‘s serene alternative
Bali is just mesmerizing, no question – yet, as it gets very busy, its eastern neighbor, the island of Lombok, becomes a valid and serene alternative.

Trip to BELO HORIZONTE | BRUMADINHO | INHOTIM
While studying Portuguese in Rio de Janeiro, I thought it might be a good idea to take a trip to Belo Horizonte at the weekend – mostly because I wanted to see Inhotim, a botanic garden full of contemporary art.

Turns out, Inhotim was the only spot worth the travel. But so worth it!
This Way to the Whole Story ->TRAWANGAN, MENO, or AIR – which island is for you?
While Gili Trawangan is rather for the party people, romantics’n’roamers find peace and quiet on the secluded islands Gili Meno and Air – but see for yourself which island is for you.

And if you can’t decide, don’t worry: They are so close and well-connected that you can visit all three even in just one day.
This Way to the Whole Story ->PADANG BAI – Gateway to Bali’s Treasures
Padang Bai is not only the harbor to the Gilis between Bali and Lombok, but it is also the closest gateway to some of Bali’s greatest treasures.

Language Learning in Brazil
My passion for travelling and my interest in learning yet another language took me to Rio de Janeiro, the legendary metropolis on the Atlantic coast of Brazil.

Here at Rio’s Jardim Botanico, a beautiful, serene oasis not far from the beach of Ipanema.
There is not only an eclectic mix of untamed nature growing next to manicured lawns and flowerbeds, decorated with old, weathered statues and fountains. There is also an exhibition of modern art taking place.
My favorite piece is an installation by Gustavo Prado called “Caminho Inverso”/”Reversed Path”. It consists of about thirty mirrors facing the top of the palm tree alley which shows you the plants from many, many….different perspectives!