Conakry, crazy capital of Guinea
Conakry, the capital of Guinea, is so far the most African of all the places seen till now. In order to get to know a bit how everything works you need at least a week, as at the beginning you will be wrapped by its mess and confusion and finding a reason or a rule […]
A ride with the Africans
Getting to Conakry has felt like getting a deep dive in the African vibes. While Senegal had been shocking bus also welcoming, with its sandy and blue shores, the African vibes with an European twist of places like Dakar, Conakry has been a full and deep immersion in Africa and its daily life. And […]
If now you ask me about Morocco…
Warm breeze, people in the streets, talking loud, smiling, greeting, people thinking I am Moroccan, tajine, couscous, no pork, no beer, hashish, ice cream, Chefchaouen, the Rif Mountains, many people called Mohammed, old Medinas and new towns, football, Africa cup, Fes, labyrinth streets, tea with tons of sugar, tea served in small glasses, […]
Fes, the charm of ancient Morocco
Arriving to Fes the day after the celebration of Mohammed’ birthday, basically the Arabic Christmas, and entering the labyrinth of its old Medina, getting lost among its narrow streets, absorbing unknown scents, getting under the attentions of the people standing there, admiring the Arabic art of some of its most beautiful buildings and hearing […]
Leaving Europe: Malaga
Malaga has been a warm and nice stop over with a lot of surprises. Its Mediterranean style didn’t astonished me too much, as I found it too touristic for my tastes, with a multitude of narrow streets packed of tapas bars and clothes shops. It was like a trap for tourists, and the whole town […]
Prague, like a fairy tale
It was 2004 and with some of my best friends we decided to head to Dresden to visit a friend of ours who was in Erasmus there. We spent some days in Dresden and then from there we decided to go to Prague, as it was a stroll away and as it was going to […]
Holland: land of wind and windmills!
What a fairy land the country side of Holland is! A truly surprisingly beauty that I didn’t expect at all. As soon a s you step up from the city center, Holland invades your sight with its peaceful bucolic landscapes of green. You are not going to see the majestic mountain peaks of course, but […]
Riga, from far away lands to us…
The day I and my friend arrived to Riga we were almost at the end of our crazy journey that had brought us there in one week from Denmark, crossing Sweden, reaching Finland by 17 hour boat ride, getting to Helsinki where we didn’t find any accommodation, spending the day there and then sailing to […]
“On the road” of inspiration…
Watching “On the road”, yes, and I say “watching” and not reading it, has been a full of expectation experience that was fully fulfilled!
Tasting the destinations…
I have always believed that the first half day you get anywhere is usually the sweetest! If you arrive in the morning it’s definitely too early. First of all you are tired already, the day is long and you tend to overdo due to all the time you have. Arriving in the early afternoon […]
About the Argentinians
Argentinians drink and love drinking mate. It’s not only their hobby. It’s their way of living. They bring it with them wherever they go, and in every place there is a hot water machine so that they can refill their thermos and never be without mate. Anywhere.
Good Bye Argentina!
What a strange and sad feeling leaving Argentina and its people. Until the last moment, this country has showed me such a joyful sense of friendship and welcome, that at my departure I felt surprisingly sad to leave. Argentina, a place to discover and enjoy. Its people love complaining about their country but they are […]
Bariloche, touching the blue
Arriving to Bariloche is a wonderful sweet surprise that enchants all your senses. The town lays quiet on the shores of a wonderful blue water lake, surrounded by high mountain ranges: it’s the Andes and this is the first time I see them. The Andes embrace this area refreshing it with a cool breeze all […]
Impressions of a 20 hour bus travel …
23:00 pm, APRIL 12th 2012 I have left Buenos Aires at 2pm this afternoon to start a crazy 20 hour trip with destination San Carlos De Bariloche. It’s 11pm now. I am on this bus a already since 9 hours and I will arrive at destination in 12. I have already watched 4 movies, read […]
Queensday: I’ll be back on time!
THE PARTY OF THE YEAR If you are one of those unaware visitors arriving in Amsterdam in the morning of the 30th of April a dn expecting to have a couple of chilling smoky days in the capital of freedom, you will be simply amazed by what you will find just one step out of […]
Antwerpen: a tasty blissfull experience!
ARRIVING TO THE GROTE MARKT of Antwerpen, the main square of the town, is a joy for your eyes and a dive into the great past of this merchant Medieval town. On the map Antwerpen appears like a very complicated town, an network of little streets all leading to the heart of the town, under […]
Sicily, a touch of sun!
Sicily, December 31st, 2010 Sicily gave me her welcome with an hug and a smiling sun. Coming from Amsterdam and its 0 degrees and landing in Catania, with 18 has been one of the best arrivals ever at the end of December. What a great feeling walking out of the plane and feeling the […]
Aachen, ancient and enchanting Empress
Aachen! What a marvelous surprise you were hiding behind your German name! And so it happened that I went to Aachen to find the X’mas spirit, in one of the most beautiful and famous Christmas market of Germany, and, in front of the reliquaries of Charles the Great, I suddenly discovered that Aachen, called […]
Few things about the Icelanders!
– Icelanders make the best hot chocolate in the world! And their cinnamon cookies and the eggnog are simply delicious!!! – Icelanders love Christmas! They transform their towns, villages, houses in cozy worlds of colours, with lights everywhere. They offer you Christmas cookies even on the plane, they can wait hours on a frozen evening […]
