Probably one of the most adventurous trips we have ever made was the one in Borneo. There we lost our clothes in the darkness of the jungle, frequently greeted a poisonous green snake on our way to the toilet, got our clothes flooded in sweat on a daily basis and slept next to a swarm … Continue reading Borneo
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Lavender and Ice
What a feeling to walk next to the lavender fields at dusk! The scent of the air is so incredible, the colours so warm. Being in the lavender fields in the Provence is an experience, not only for the beauty of the never-ending purple carpets that cover the undulating fields, but also because it gives … Continue reading Lavender and Ice
Lavanda y hielo
¡Qué sensación la de caminar por los campos de lavanda al atardecer! El aroma que flota en el aire es increíble, los colores tan calados. Estar en los campos de lavanda de la Provenza es toda una experiencia, no solo por la belleza de las interminables alfombras púrpura cubriendo la tierra ondulada, si no también … Continue reading Lavanda y hielo
Three-cushion carom
Naples is all chaos and wonder. Naples is not an easy city and in order to appreciate it, one has to go there free of all judgement. Parts of the old city is crumbling as Havana, but without the Caribbean allure, it is decadent as Lisbon, but without the colourful tiles or the charm, some … Continue reading Three-cushion carom
Carambola a tres bandas
Nápoles es a la vez caos y maravilla. No es una ciudad fácil y para apreciarla hay que ir sin espíritu crítico. Hay partes de la ciudad vieja que se desmoronan como La Habana, pero sin el aval del Caribe, es decadente como Lisboa, pero sin sus azulejos de colores y su encanto, algunas esquinas … Continue reading Carambola a tres bandas
Walking along the streets of history
Matera´s setting on top of a gorge is impressive. Painting the horizon with the soft colour of limestone, at first glance it looks like a giant beehive carved in stone somewhere in the stone ages. Well, actually it was carved back then, since this place is known to be as one of the first human … Continue reading Walking along the streets of history
Andando por las calles de la historia
El asentamiento de Matera en la cima de un cañón es impresionante. Pinta el horizonte con los colores suaves de la piedra caliza. Al principio parece un panal gigante excavado en la piedra allá por la edad de piedra. Y en efecto, se empezó a excavar por aquel entonces, ya que Matera es uno de … Continue reading Andando por las calles de la historia
Like it used to be
The ferry that takes us from Dubrovnik to Bari has not aged gracefully. The seats in the sitting deck have dust from at least 30 years and rests of skin and sweet from like a million passengers and the general decor does not seem to have had any updates in the past 30+ years, but … Continue reading Like it used to be
Tal como era antes
El ferry que nos lleva de Dubrovnik a Bari no ha envejecido con gracia. Los asientos tienen polvo acumulado durante al menos 30 años y restos de piel y sudor de un millón de pasajeros. La decoración no parece haber recibido retoque alguno en los últimos 30 años o más, pero de todas formas nos … Continue reading Tal como era antes
Pearls, bullet holes and dissolved emeralds
We leave behind the snowy mountains of Slovenia, their thick forests, kind people and beautiful bears, and drive towards the Croatian coast looking for some sun. We find it on Krk island. Our first stop is in Krk town, which despite not being a major highlight, has some nice corners, a pleasant promenade along the … Continue reading Pearls, bullet holes and dissolved emeralds