Even after all the years exploring Israel, I occasionally find a new spot that surprises me. En Afek nature reserves, wetlands meet archeological site, is a gem. You get to explore history, surround yourself by nature, and enjoy scenic calming
Baber Mahal Vilas Hotel & Shopping : Kathmandu
In the last couple of nights in Nepal’s Kathmandu I wanted to try something a bit different and Baber Mahal Vilas delivered. It’s a stunning boutique hotel in a posh shopping area, far removed and completely disconnected from the Kathmandu
Ex-Hacienda de Chautla : Mexico
On the way from Mexico City to Puebla I did a stopover in one of the attractions I noticed along the way. I wasn’t sure what I’ll find, but once I was there I realized it is quite a treat.
A tour of Havana : Cuba
Before moving from the Netherlands to Hong Kong I took some time off to travel to see new parts of the world. For years I’ve been dreaming of visiting Cuba, so I thought that would be the perfect opportunity to
Walking tour of Puebla : Mexico
Been wanting to visit Puebla for quite some time, but it was only in the last visit to Mexico that I finally had a chance to take a road trip away from Mexico City and explore this lovely city. I
Walking tour of Bhaktapur : Nepal
Bhaktapur in Nepal, the “city of temples”, is a day trip away from Kathmandu, 13km to the east. It once served as the capital of one of the local kingdoms, back in the 15th century, and features, well, you guessed
Chojabaru Plateau : Oita Japan
Touring the Aso area in Kumamoto on the south western part of Japan, I ran into some funky places. Wasn’t sure what to expect of Chojabaru Plateau, just off the Yamanami Highway, but when I got there I saw some
Sengan-en Gardens : Kagoshima
Japanese gardens are always a treat, and the Kagoshima Sengan-en Gardens are a wonderful example. Overlooking the bay, with the scenic backdrop of the volcano mountains surrounded by water, it’s a magical place to explore, both for the gardens and
Obidos walking tour : Portugal
Obidos is a beautiful old town in central Portugal that I visited during my road trip going from Porto in the north down towards Lisbon in the south. I did an overnight stay in Obidos, beginning of January, so people
Helsinki walking tour : Finland
I spent a couple of days in Helsinki before and after a car road trip around Finland. Though I didn’t linger for long, there was much to do and explore and I ended up doing and seeing quite a lot.
