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Garajonay National Park in La Gomera
Garajonay National Park occupies the central-north side of La Gomera, one of the smallest of the Canary Islands. Very much loved by Germans and hippies, this island is known for its wild rustic... READ MORE
GEOCACHING – A worldwide treasure hunt
Reached the 100 founds and on the 20th birthday of this game, I want to tell you about Geocaching: my childish passion for a half-virtual treasure hunt. What is Geocaching? Geocaching was born... READ MORE
Volunteering abroad: stories from volunteers in Africa
To each his own. Even when travelling together, people can be surprised and caught by different details, moment, stories. While I usually tell my own experiences on this blog, today I’ve asked other... READ MORE
Volunteering and travels: stories of work opportunities (abroad or not)
Volunteering (abroad or in our own town) can be done by anybody because, as I always say, there’s something to suit everybody’s wishes. Whatever is your passion, wherever your focus is, there’s always... READ MORE
Book review: “Without Ever Reaching the Summit: a Journey” (P. Cognetti)
One of those books that you buy at the airport, just because you have nothing to read during the long flight. And then you realized you have a treasure in your hands. And... READ MORE
My travel bucket list
My travel bucket list is basically infinite. A long list of dreams that keeps on growing. For every destination I reach, a bunch of new ideas are added! Right now, my list is... READ MORE
Book review: Erebus – The story of a Ship (M. Palin)
What do you do when the remains of a vanished ship, lost for more than 150 years, are found? You write a book! This is the review of Erebus – The story of... READ MORE
Citadelpark: a day to discover Ghent beautiful city park
Ghent Citadelpark lays on a hill between the rivers Scheldt and Lys. The citadel stood here until 1870 and 5 years later the park was inaugurated. It looks like a simple city park... READ MORE