This post is the continuation of Guatemala & Mexico Part 1 and Guatemala & Mexico Part 2. At this point in the travel story I have finally made it to Antigua. My plans are to learn Spanish and live a peaceful, “real” Guatemalan life with a local family. I should have known that nothing ever goes as planned. Read More…
I’m not going to make you read half of this article before I reveal the Ultimate Adventure Travel Destination of our time. I don’t feel any need to justify the choice. This destination is unarguably above all others. The first traveler to ever put his foot there did so exactly 40 years ago. The destination is of course the Moon. Read More…
Writing the headline above made me realize that my relaxing vacation in Guatemala wasn’t that relaxing after all. But it was an amazing adventure that I definitely will remember for the rest of my life. The trip turned out to be very different from what I had in mind when I left from home, but I welcome all the unplanned mini-adventures that I encountered during my stay in Guatemala. However, I have to admit that some parts of my trip actually turned out to be less adventurous than I had envisioned from home. So I guess the only conclusion I can make is that a completely unplanned trip will never go as planned!
I will go through the whole trip in a chronological order, but if you haven’t already read Guatemala & Mexico – No Plans Needed, you should read that first. This is part 2 and is a continuation of the previous post.
All events are true, none are exaggerated, none were planned, but it was all enjoyed! Read More…
A few years ago I decided to take a 10 week vacation over summer, partly to learn Spanish and partly to explore Latin America. Spanish classes were of course the main excuse, while exploration was the drive that made me go. I didn’t have much plans for this trip, since the whole thing happened on an impulse. My mind was struggling with intense boredom from school and during finals week I couldn’t take it anymore. I piled up my savings, bought a round-trip ticket to Mexico City and told friends and family I was going to learn Spanish over summer. Read More…
Thailand - Beautiful Beaches
If you are traveling to Africa and want to share your experiences with friends, family and the world, I have something you should check out:
TheAfricaTravelBlog.com is a new website, created specifically for Africa Travelers. It is a site to find information about travel in Africa, but also for sharing your own travel stories, experiences and pictures. The cool thing is that this is not a huge network thing, but rather a small and personal option for all you people who have been, or are going to travel in Africa.
This is the perfect way for travelers to blog about their trip, without having to set up a whole personal blog. Just get your own profile on The Africa Travel Blog, and start writing. Other travelers can ask you questions or comment on your posts. This way you can find out what other travelers liked, what they disliked, what to do and where to go. And your friends and family back home can always stay updated on where you are and what you are doing!
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Bali and Lombok is in many ways Asia’s perfect summer travel destination. While Thailand goes through their rainy season over summer, Indonesia actually has it’s dryest months from May to September. This means that if you were planning to travel in Thailand for your summer vacation, you might want to re-think and change your destination to Bali and Lombok. My favorite two islands in the world. Read More…
Lions Head in Cape Town, Seen from Table Mountain
On June 11th, 2010, the FIFA Soccer World Cup kicks of in South Africa, and the whole world will be watching. But even more important for people living in South Africa, is that for them it will feel like the whole world is watching from within South Africa. What I mean is: The amount of tourists flowing in to Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban and other host cities will be enormous. Hotels, restaurants, tour companies, safari camps and even the vineyards are all bracing up for this huge event. And there is no question that money will be made, jobs created and the country’s tourism industry gets invaluable attention in the world media. But the questions I ask are:Will South Africa actually be able to pull it off and create a lasting good image of itself as a family friendly, safe and responsible travel destination? Will the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup be good for South Africa in the long run? Read More…
Are Airplane Accidents More Frequent Now?
After countless hours in air plane seats, and surely many more to come, I have realized it is about time I find out which are the best and most comfortable airlines. So in this article I will make two lists; one list based purely on my personal experience, which will be highly subjective and probably not a perfect picture of the reality. And then another list based on reviews, lists and rankings made by larger newspapers, blogs, journals, etc. Hopefully, the combination of my own experience and the professional opinion will give some insight in to the world of airlines, seats, toilets and fees. And just so you know, I am only looking at economy class. When I am old and rich I might make a list for first class!! Read More…
