Valparaiso (Chile) is no quite like any city you have seen before. Authentic cable cars more than a century old link the cranes of the harbour to the mansions on the top of the hills. Art and colors are omnipresent, from the big industrial buildings… Read More
It’s one of these small town where time seems to have stop 100 years back. Parati (pronounce “Paratchi“) is a photogenic postcard town on the coast of Brazil, enjoyable under blue sky as under rain – when photographers get creative with the facades’ reflections in… Read More
Built on ancient inca ruins, the Plaza San Francisco is one of the main public square of the equatorian capital. Sitting on a bench at the end of the afternoon, we watched the comings and goings of quiteños (inhabitants of Quito). In the background, the statue of the winged Virgin overlooks the city from the hill “El Panecillo”.
Comings and goings of quiteños at the end of the afternoon, Plaza San Francisco, Quito (Ecuador)
We have now settled down for a few days in Quito, the capital of Ecuador. We are staying in the old town, the historical part of the city and making a daily visit to the mercado central (central market) for our food shopping.
After the third day in a row of shopping there, we start to have our habits and our favorite stands. This is fun! The colors, the smell are appealing and the products fresh. We are getting familiar with the señoras who now welcome us with big smiles. But señora Fabiola Menez, who sells the vegetables, is definitely my favorite of all!
You might come to Taganga for the diving -one of the cheapest place in the world to take your PADI open water certification – but you will stay for the rest. It’s not that the beach is that nice, nor that the city is the… Read More
It took us 36 hours to get there, 7 trains, a power shortage in Germany and 3 flights to get there. Stepping out of the plane, we feel the warm and humid air of Colombia on our faces. We feel tired, jet lagged, but the… Read More
A free e-book to help you enjoy the different assets of Stockholm, especially if you are there for a short amount of time. I could not mention all my favourite places there, but I tried to keep the balance before visitors’ musts and locals’ favorite.
Have you ever taken some city breaks that you can’t really recall? Ever wanted to see a city under a new light? Try something different: (re)discover Stockholm by participating in its triathlon! In this post I am giving you 4 great reasons to try it, out of the eternal… Read More
My guide through the labyrinth of the Stockholm card.
Stockholm is one of the most expensive cities in Europe and for the budget traveler it may seems like a place to avoid. The capital of Scandinavia has, however, plenty of gems to discover and is a perfect destination for a short break, especially in summer. With a bit of planning and some smart choices, you can stay on a reasonable budget.
Here are a few tips to avoid bringing your bank account in red when visiting Stockholm.
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