Inevitably, the story of the emperor’s new clothes came to my mind when reflecting on our three-night stay in Holbox, … More
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A day in Playa Mia, Cozumel
The owner of our simple hotel in San Miguel was clear about it: go to Playa Mia. It’s beautiful and … More
Surprises around Puente del Grajal, Colmenar Viejo
I said it before on this blog. COVID season sucks like you wouldn’t believe, but there are lessons to be … More
Running on Paseo de la Reforma, Ciudad de México
After a rather disappointing first encounter with Ciudad de Mexico, I carefully planned my brief second stopover in town before … More
Beach days around Barbate, Cádiz
We gotta make it here in the Summer, I remember thinking last year in May, when my kids and I … More
Gateways to South East Asia I: Kuala Lumpur
It’s a typical scenario. You are making arrangements to reach your dreamed travel destination in South East Asia: Bali, the … More
Following the Footsteps of Cortés in Xico, Veracruz
Yeah, yeah…what a corny title, you may be thinking. Granted – it could work as just the right title for … More
B-Side Destinations: Best of 2018
2018 has been a fun and inspiring travel year for me, with some interesting lessons obtained about both solo travel … More
People Watching on Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok
I’d seen it mentioned in travel guides but, frankly, didn’t quite grasp the point of it until I spent time … More
Siquijor: Don’t (Always) Believe the Photos
Siquijor is a Filipino island that is developing quite a reputation among both Filipino and foreign backpackers. After having spent … More