"Tell me how can I get your money" a man in a market in Egypt shouted. At least he was honest. I don't know about you, but being constantly harassed by people trying to sell me their stuff or their services can really put me off and taint my experience in a certain place. I'm … Continue reading It sucks being treated like a walking ATM while travelling. Here’s some tips
On the fourth day, we started the morning with a hike in Pitt Point, located at the far eastern edge of San Cristobal. Once again, the weather was overcast, and there was some light rain as we climbed all the way up. A raincoat is definitely handy when you visit the Galapagos... I experienced the … Continue reading Exploring the Galapagos – the last two days of the trip
The third day was all about the sea lions. They are all around the islands, but there are some preferred places where numerous groups can be found en masse. As fellow mammals, it is normal to feel close to them, even at an emotional level. Almost as if their gestures, their cries, their movements, their … Continue reading Galapagos, Day 3: entertaining Encounters with the Sea Lions
This seems to be a contentious topic in the surroundings of Quito and I still came back not knowing the answer, or if I was actually in la mitad del mundo. But it's okay! At least I know I was close...hopefully? There are a few different places claiming to be located in the equatorial line, … Continue reading Where is, in fact, the Middle of the World?
When I quit my job to travel in 2024, my initial goal was to spend 4 months in Southeast Asia (which I did) and then travel to South America for another two months. I had everything planned, itinerary, how to get from one place to the other, saved lots of different tours I wanted to … Continue reading Exploring Quito, Ecuador – one of the highest capital cities in the world
The Winged Bone 