Travel story: meeting gorillas
When I first booked my two-month Africa trip, I had the option of not including the gorilla trek. At first I thought, of course I’m not doing that. It’s 1600 USD extra. It cannot be that special. Little did I know. I talked to my mom about it actually, and she wanted to shake my head and yell, because she obviously knew how special it is to go on a gorilla trek. “Please, if you have the opportunity, you have to take it”, she pleaded. And so I did some more digging. Apparently, you can only do mountain gorilla trekking in three countries, two of which I was going to, and apparently it is a big deal. So I quickly changed my mind, bit the sour apple and decided to…
How to do Florence
Europe is slowly opening up to travelling again. And I keep reminiscing about past trips and places. Among them are lovely trips to Italy, my favourite country and a country I keep returning to. My heart has bled watching my beloved Italy close down during Covid -19. Seeing St. Peters square empty during easter, seeing Venice without people, and all the other beautiful places, cities, cathedrals without people is eeringly strange. But one thing is certain: Travellers will travel again! And one of my first destinations will be Italy, my favourite country in the whole world, which I never, ever tire of! So, this is a post about Florence, one of the most breathtaking and iconic cities in the world. A city you will want to return to time, and…
Travel story: An elephant at dusk
“And remember, you will be sleeping inside the national park, so you must take caution at night”. What? Excuse me? No one told me that. It had somehow slipped my attention that the safari-group was going to be sleeping inside the Serengeti National Park without any fences to separate us from the wildlife. And I got a bit anxious to be perfectly honest. And nothing would have prepared me for what I was about to see. The rules were fairly simple; do not go after any animals, always go with a companion, and do not go out looking for the animals. After the rules where explained, the most obvious question popped up from a girl in the group. “Has anything bad ever happened to anyone?” We all laughed a…
A guide to gorillatrekking in Uganda
Uganda was and is one of my favourite countries, and it is largely due to the amazing wildlife-encounters I had there. I went on both a chimpanzee-trek and a gorilla-trek, and I cannot recommend it enough. There is nothing quite like seeing such a majestic primate up close in a safe and ethical environment. However, before I went on the trek I had a million questions in my head. They ranged from when I should go, how much did it cost and what company I should go with, to more practical questions such as how to behave and what to wear once I was actually on the trek. But I didn’t really find one stop website with all the info that I needed, which is why I am writing this…
Visit Argentina: a guide
Argentina is one of my absolute favorite countries in the world. It has it all; amazing food, friendly people, a gorgeous capital and the best nature has to offer. It is absolutely huge and you can spend months here, getting lost in the wilderness and taking your time driving all the way down to the southern most point, but it is also a great place to visit for a shorter period of time, if you want a city-trip to the bustling city of Buenos Aires. Whatever your preference is, this is your guide on what to see, when to see it, and how to about it. Language: spanish Currency: Argentinian peso Plugs: Type C and I Best time to visit Argentina Because the country is so large it spans a…
How to visit Christ the Redeemer
Christ the Redeemer is one of the most famous landmarks in Brazil, and the world. It is one of the seven new wonders of the world, and is therefore a frequented bucket-list item on many travellers list. It is a 100 foot statue of Jesus Christ placed on top of Corcovado mountain overlooking the city of Rio de Janeiro. It is a symbol of Brazilian Christianity and has become a cultural icon of Brazil and the city of Rio de Janeiro. It is therefore surely a must when visiting the capital of Brazil. So how do you go about it when you want to visit Christ the redeemer? When I went to the city of Rio on my own, found it complicated to figure out how I was going to…
3 days in Rio de Janeiro
Rio De Janeiro was the very first city I visited when I travelled to South America. I was feeling a little nervous, because the city has quite the reputation. But when I got there, the scenery, the landmarks and the energy of the city blew me away. Even though the city is big, you can do all the major attractions in just 3 days. That’s the amount of days I spent there. But you can also spend much longer time here, laying on the beaches and eating acai until you can’t stand it no more (although I think that’s quite hard to do, as it is delicious). Here is my Rio de Janeiro itinerary for how to spend 3 days in Rio. Day 1: Christ the redeemer and…
How to spend three days in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires was a really great city to kickstart my Argentinian travels. It was one of my favorite capitals in South America, due to its pretty colonial architecture, delicious food and rich culture. It also has a secure feel to it. Capitals in South America tend to be crime-hubs, and several of the capitals left me feeling very uneasy, but not Buenos Aires. All in all it is a great city with a lot to offer. You can easily spend up to a week here, but for arguments sake, let’s say you only have one weekend, or three days. What should you prioritize? How should you split your days? What should you see? I’ll tell you everything you need to know to get the most out of those three days…
Trekking Bariloche, Argentina: a complete guide to the hiking trails
Bariloche was one of my favourite destinations in Argentina. It had a really cozy vibe, with cute houses, and chocolate shops all over, with big cascading mountains in the distance. There is a big trekking spirit here, and for good reason. There are some really great trails here that you have to try if you ever visit Bariloche or intend on trekking Bariloche. Half day treks Cerro Lao Lao, duration: 2-3 hours A really nice day trek that is a bit of a walk, and can be made longer, but definitely one that anyone can do. It offers a great view over a dramatic landscape of mountains, lakes and forests. Take the bus that says Lao Lao (nr. 20) all the way to the second last stop Puerto Panuelo, or…
El Chalten hikes
If you are somewhat versed with the different hikes around the world, or just the most stunning landscapes in the world, you will have stumbled upon Patagonia at some point. The cascading and intimidating peaks of Fitzroy, Cerro Torre and Torres Del Paine are well deserved of their reputation, and therefore flocks of tourists scatter to these mountains in search of that perfect sunrise photo. For some reason, unbeknownst to be, Torres Del Paine has suffered the brunt of this tourist-wave, and therefore the equally, if not more, stunning Fitzroy and Cerro Torre in El Chalten are less crowded. These treks are therefore always what I recommend for people that wish to do treks in Patagonia. In El Chalten you can do all the treks while staying in the…
