Mexico is a land of mysteries, where towering pyramids and ancient cities whisper stories of powerful empires that once ruled its jungles and valleys. Among the most intriguing lost civilizations are the Mayas, Aztecs, and Toltecs—each leaving behind breathtaking ruins…
Fort Galle – a glance inside the UNESCO World Heritage Site
Fort Galle which is pronounced „Four Gol“ (Four like 4 and Gol like in Galway) is said to be the best example of a fortified city with a fusion of European architecture and South Asian traditions built by Europeans in…
A travel guide to the Sri Lankan highlands
This blog post is about Sri Lankas highlands around the cities of Ella and Haputalé. You should read on if your heart beats for tea plantations, hiking through cloud forests in lush mountains or going down fast on a mega…
The Ancient City of Polonnaruwa
The UNESCO lists 8 World Heritage sites in Sri Lanka. Besides Sigiriya and Kandy about we have written the blogposts Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Pidurangala Rock and the Sacred City of Kandy, we have visited two other sites in Sri…
One day in Colombo with children
A muddy meandering river, many palm trees and some farms. That´s what you see when you touch ground at Bandaranaike International airport 35 km north of Colombo. So what do you do in one day in Colombo with children and you got little time? You want to take it easy and have some fun, right?
Travel the world: 5 obstacles you must overcome
The idea to travel the world was sparked by a train of thoughts. How cool would it be to travel for a longer period of time, perhaps a full year, visiting places which we have not seen before, hang loose…
Wanderlust: Our 6 reasons for traveling the world
Traveling is important to us – but why? What are the reasons why we are traveling half around the world? Is it longing for ultimate freedom or the desire to escape to a hammock somewhere on a lonesome beach staring…
47 Travel Quotes to Ignite your Wanderlust
I just turned 47. I thought it´s time to remember what it´s like to feel alive. Preparing myself for the dive into the unknown which lies ahead I came up with a list of inspirational travel quotes, one for each…
