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Category: Beaches

Frau am Aussichtspunkt auf die Balos Bucht
Beaches, Greece, Travel

What to do on your Crete holiday in the West: Sights, beaches & gorges

Crete’s west is full of impressive sights, beautiful beaches and unique gorges. In this blog post, I’ll tell you everything you need to know for…

23/01/202209/02/20222 Comments
Blick vom Wasser auf den Strand von Samana
Beaches, Favorites, Travel

Everything you need to know about travelling to Samana in the Dominican Republic

Travelling to the Dom Rep is an absolute dream for many people and it truly feels like paradise. In this blog post, I’ll tell you…

23/01/202209/02/2022Leave a comment
Walk Ponta de Piedade, Lagos
Activities, Beaches, Nature, Portugal, Travel

Walking trails in and close to Lagos

We’ve stayed almost 3 months in Lagos because we like the location and the numerous things to do at our fingertips. Today I want to…

02/01/202112/04/2021Leave a comment
Beaches, Portugal, Travel

Where is the heart-shaped rock in Algarve, Portugal – map included

The „heart of Algarve“ as some refer to is part of Praia da Marinha –  a beach in the South Algarve between Albufeira and Portimao.…

29/12/202022/07/2024Leave a comment
Activities, Beaches, Favorites, Happiness, Paradise, The Philippines, Top 5, Travel

Best things to do in Siargao – apart from surfing

Yes Siargao is mainly known for its great surf. But there are plenty of other things to do for non-surfers. In this article, I will…

29/12/201912/04/20216 Comments
Activities, Beaches, Favorites, Paradise, The Philippines, Travel

Best islands close to Siargao: where to go for island-hopping?

There are various islands close to Siargao which can be reached by boat individually or via a tour operator. Island hopping is very popular there…

27/12/201929/12/2020Leave a comment
Activities, Beaches, Favorites, Hidden gems, The Philippines, Travel

Best accommodations in Siargao: Island resorts & more basic places – update 2023

Siargao is a paradise island with amazing accommodations, from luxury hotels & resorts to a big variety of mid-range hotels, but also some budget hostels…

27/12/201907/01/2023Leave a comment
Adventures, Beaches, The Philippines, Travel

How to get to Siargao in the Philippines

Getting to Siargao is not as easy as to other places in the Philippines. I will show you all the options how to get there.…

27/12/201929/12/2020Leave a comment
Activities, Beaches, Sports, The Philippines, Travel

Best yoga place in Siargao in the Philippines – update 2023!

We were 2 times in Siargao in the Philippines already and I tried various yoga places – there is one clear winner and best yoga…

27/12/201908/01/2023Leave a comment
Activities, Beaches, City trips, Greece, Travel

Day trips from Thessaloniki – a girls trip full of joy, laughing, wine and fun

It was time for another girls trip!! We decided to go to Greece – in low season. And therefore I have plenty of day trips…

19/04/201929/12/2020Leave a comment
Beaches, Germany, Poland

Cool things to do in Usedom – and why being spontaneous is so important

When I was in Usedom, an island of the Baltic Sea, in autumn I mainly went there to have a break for some days, to…

10/03/201915/04/20212 Comments
Beaches, Favorites, Germany, Happiness, Top 5, Travel

Best sunrise and sunset spots of Usedom

I love sunrise and sunsets. Not only for the colours. But also for the calm atmosphere. Especially sunrises are so peaceful and calm. This atmosphere…

21/10/201829/12/2020Leave a comment
Is the boat tour to Shipwreck Beach worth it?
Beaches, Greece

Is the boat tour to Shipwreck Beach worth it?

NO, it is not.From my point of view, the boat tour to Shipwreck Beach is not worth it. Why is the boat tour to Shipwreck…

21/10/201821/01/2021Leave a comment
Where to see turtles in Zakynthos
Activities, Beaches, Greece

Where to see turtles in Zakynthos

Zakynthos is also called turtle island for two reasons. First of all the island’s shape resembles a turtle. And secondly, Zakynthos is one of the…

21/10/201829/12/20202 Comments
Beaches, Greece, Happiness, Hidden gems

Best restaurants in Zakynthos

First things first: I didn’t try all the restaurants of Zakynthos, but we found quite some lovely places and had amazing food almost every day…

21/10/201829/12/20201 Comment
Beaches, Greece, Happiness, Hidden gems

Best beaches of Zakynthos – and a secret cave!

Zakynthos offers a big variety of beaches and I will show you the best beaches of Zakynthos. There are sandy beaches, rocky beaches, cliffs to…

13/10/201829/12/2020Leave a comment
Beaches, Favorites, Greece, Happiness, Top 5

Zakynthos insider tips you should definitely not miss

In this article, I want to give you all my Zakynthos insider tips. We tried to stay away from the touristic hubs (except one place…

02/07/201829/12/202011 Comments
Beaches, Favorites, Hidden gems, Travel

How to get to the viewpoint of Navagio beach (shipwreck beach) in Zakynthos

On our way on this winding street, we could already catch a glimpse of the sea and of the amazing landscape which surrounds this bay,…

21/06/201805/01/202311 Comments
Beaches, City trips, Portugal

Porto insider tips – don’t miss to do these things!

In this blog post, I’ll share my Porto insider tips with you. Last week we spent a girls weekend in Porto. And it turned out…

03/06/201829/12/20201 Comment
Beaches, Happiness, Singapore, Travel

Bintan the best island close to Singapore

After my trip to Singapore, I wanted to finish my vacation with few relaxed beach days. I didn’t want to stay in Singapore, but where…

29/04/201829/12/20202 Comments

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Blick vom Wasser auf den Strand von Samana

Everything you need to know about travelling to Samana in the Dominican Republic

January 23, 2022

Best things to do in Siargao – apart from surfing

December 29, 2019

Best islands close to Siargao: where to go for island-hopping?

December 27, 2019

Best accommodations in Siargao: Island resorts & more basic places – update 2023

December 27, 2019

Best hikes in Bavaria - Eibsee

How to get to the famous rock at Eibsee

September 14, 2019

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