The Muir Woods National Monument – Magical Moments in a Sea of Trees
Muir Woods National Monument is a protected area for coastal sequoia trees about 20 km north of San Francisco. Coastal sequoia trees or redwoods are the highest trees in the world and can reach up to 115 m in height. At Muir Woods National Monument, the highest trees...
Highway 1 in California: About Beaches, Sunsets, Sea Lions & Whales
When you mention to Americans that you plan to drive Highway 1 from LA to San Francisco, it usually puts a smile on their face. This road is known for its fantastic views of the sea. I decided to rent a car, which I picked up in Los Angeles and returned to San...
Yosemite National Park – The Perfect Weekend Trip from San Francisco
The Yosemite National Park is located directly at the Sierra Nevada in the north of California. In 1984 it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its impressive granite rocks, waterfalls and Red Woods. Yosemite National Park - How to get there I...
Hotel Triton – San Francisco Hotel Tip
ADVERTISEMENT San Francisco is one of the most exciting cities in the world for me. In 2015, it was at the top of my bucket list during my trip around the world – at that time I wrote about what I had noticed in particular: the stark contrast between the old hippies...
San Francisco – 5 Cool Activities for the Californian Metropolis
ADVERTISEMENT San Francisco is a very special city. I already reported about the hippie charm, but also the sad remnant of the former generation who celebrated the Summer of Love with flowers in their hair, in my article from 2015. As far as I can tell, not much has...
The 5 Best Beaches in Cancun, Mexico
GUEST POST BY KESTRA AND JACOB KNOWN AS THE AGAPE CO. ABOUT THE 5 BEST BEACHES IN MEXICOFrom Cancun to Tulum, each beach affords its visitors warm waters and plenty of sun. What can make or break a beach is the number of hotels and shops. While tourists are great for...
Jarabacoa – Where The Dominicans Go On Vacation
Why Jarabacoa? Jarabacoa is a small town in the mountains of the Dominican Republic, which is not yet crowded with tourists. After about six weeks in Cabarete with beaches and lagoons I wanted to discover another side of the country. I was told that...
Palenque – Of Maya Ruins and Waterfalls
Palenque – Of Maya Ruins and Waterfalls One of the numerous Maya ruins in Mexico is Palenque. I stayed there for three days with my dear blogger colleague Melanie of Good morning world and the support of Shoestring. With modules it was super easy to put our...
Oaxaca – Two Days in the Colorful City in Mexico’s Mountains
Oaxaca - Two Days in the colorful City in Mexico's Mountains If you are going to the South of Mexico you shouldn't miss Oaxaca. You can easily take the night bus from San Cristóbal or Palenque. After my tour to all the Maya ruins I still had four days until my flight...