13th July 2014 / My picks, Plan, Solo tips, Solo travel / 16 comments

What makes a destination great for solo travel? First of all it should be safe. Secondly, it should be affordable. Solo travellers do not have a companion to share accommodation expenses and car rental. Consequently, […]

13th November 2013 / Destinations, Ecuador, South America / 8 comments

A few weeks ago, in my post 10 things I learned in Ecuador, I promised to explain why I wouldn’t retire in Cuenca. So here is the lowdown. According to International Living magazine, Cuenca is […]

13th October 2013 / Destinations, Ecuador, South America / 8 comments

Before I dive deep into planning my next big trip (Thailand and Burma, starting November 28), I want to reminisce a little about the last one: Ecuador. I spent three months in Ecuador last winter. […]

26th September 2013 / My picks, Plan / 4 comments

Chocolate is good for you. At least if you chose the dark kind, with at least 70% cocoa content. The following places offer a lot more than chocolate. But if you have a sweet tooth […]