Holbox, or the emperor’s new clothes

Inevitably, the story of the emperor’s new clothes came to my mind when reflecting on our three-night stay in Holbox, … More

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

I said it before on this blog. COVID season sucks like you wouldn’t believe, but there are lessons to be … More

After a rather disappointing first encounter with Ciudad de Mexico, I carefully planned my brief second stopover in town before … More

We gotta make it here in the Summer, I remember thinking last year in May, when my kids and I … More

It’s a typical scenario. You are making arrangements to reach your dreamed travel destination in South East Asia: Bali, the … More

Yeah, yeah…what a corny title, you may be thinking. Granted – it could work as just the right title for … More

2018 has been a fun and inspiring travel year for me, with some interesting lessons obtained about both solo travel … More

I’d seen it mentioned in travel guides but, frankly, didn’t quite grasp the point of it until I spent time … More

Siquijor is a Filipino island that is developing quite a reputation among both Filipino and foreign backpackers. After having spent … More