Jamaica 2009 In the honour of the greatest reggae artist ever, Bob Marley, who today if still alive would be celebrating his 68 year birthday, I am dedicating this little blog post to him, his music and the fantastic country…
Being instead of doing, and no distraction in French Polynesia
French Polynesia 2007 I was asked the other day to describe my best moment during travelling. I have experienced a lot of things during my travels and have many, many great memories. I answered that first and foremost the best…
Bushfire in Australia
Australia 2007 I saw on the television today that the bushfire in Australia is pretty strong this year. When I was in Australia, I didn’t see a bushfire close up, but I did get pretty close. Well, during the more than…
New Year’s in Sydney
Australia 2006-2007 When I planned my Around The World trip in the summer of 2006, I decided pretty early in the planning process that I wanted to spend New Year’s in Sydney. I wished to see the amazing fireworks over…
The Mayan myth – Is it the end of the World?
Central America 2012 Very soon it is the 21st of December – is it the end of the World? On the Northern hemisphere it is the shortest day of the year, and in fact a day I am personally looking…