5 Must-See National Parks in Costa Rica
Lush green jungles, lonely, sandy beaches, hundreds of hiking opportunities, howling monkeys, sleeping sloths, fresh coffee and pura vida. That’s what Costa Rica is all about. But which are the...
View ArticleFestival Travel Ideas 2016 – September to December
No idea where you should go in 2016? What about heading to a festival to combine a unique experience with your travels? Whether you like music -, traditional festivals or parades, there is a festival...
View Article48 hours in Mexico City
More than 20 million people live in Mexico City. Thus it is the largest city in the western hemisphere and the largest Spanish-speaking city on this planet. 4-5 million people use the metro everyday...
View ArticleCulinary Delight: Mexican Enchiladas
I’ve been in Mexico since November 2014 and tried a lot of Mexican food since. On the other hand, I haven’t really cooked Mexican food myself except for some easy Quesadillas. A couple of weeks ago...
View ArticleAnother London Walking Tour
For me a good walking tour should include some hidden gems I haven’t heard of but also some typical sights of the city. I like going off the beaten path of course but in my opinion important sights are...
View ArticleTop 10 Travel Scams & how to avoid them
Being scammed when you’re on holiday is not nice and can ruin your whole trip. Even these days when it is easier to avoid carrying cash, using cards and paypal for many things, we can’t avoid the need...
View ArticleThe ultimate guide for a Working Holiday in Australia
One year in Australia is a big dream of many people and it’s actually pretty easy to realize when you meet the requirements mentioned above. Being between 18 and 31 and from one of the eligible...
View ArticleBodrum: a Gateway to the Turquoise Coast’s Islands
The beauty of taking a charter, yacht or gullet, is you have complete freedom to explore. You can stop where you like as long as you are not breaking the law. Your time is your own and you do not… The...
View ArticlePhoto-Essay: Market day in Chichicastenango, Guatemala
Chichicastenango – the mountain town about 2.5 hours away from Guatemala – comes to life every Thursday and Sunday. A colorful market selling food, livestock, crafts and souvenirs can be found all over...
View Article20 Things to do in La Fortuna, Arenal National Park, Costa Rica
La Fortuna is what Queenstown is for New Zealand and Banos for Ecuador – it’s the adventure capital of Costa Rica. There is so much to do, you could easily spend a week or more without getting bored....
View ArticlePhoto-Essay: Wildlife Costa Rica
Costa Rica is one of the smaller countries in the world with 51,100 sq km of size. Among all countries in the world it is the 129th biggest country in the world. Nonetheless it is the country in the...
View ArticleThe Home-Away-From-Home Entertainment System
Most of us love to travel, so I’m grateful to foodandphotosrtw.com for allowing us to share some tips on making the trip just a bit more engaging. Not everything in travel is fun and games though, so...
View ArticleAbout loss while being abroad (& how to deal with it)
I just came back to Mexico after a month being home in Germany. I was sitting on the couch of the hostel and was busy working. Then my mom told me, please look for a quiet place, something had...
View ArticleWhy now is the best time to start living your life
Yesterday I had a conversation with a guy here in the hostel. Someone asked him what he will be doing after his stay in Mexico. He said “I have to work”…”I cannot do it as some people. Traveling for...
View ArticleA self-guided walking tour in San Jose, Costa Rica
San Jose is a city most people just land and depart from and leave as quickly as possible. Of course, Costa Rica is a country to see wildlife and nature. Nonetheless, I stayed a couple of days during...
View ArticleWhy I love working in a hostel (+ things I sometimes hate)
Kind of by pure coincidence I ended up helping in a hostel here in Mexico. I didn’t plan on staying for such a long time in a row but in the end everything comes as it should come. I always… The post...
View ArticleSwimming with Dolphins on Isla Mujeres, Mexico: Experience of a lifetime?
Swimming with dolphins is on the bucket list of many people. It was a big dream of my friend Julia too who just came to visit me in Cancun. Being busy with work the last weeks and in need of… The post...
View ArticleAkumal Mexico: Snorkel with sea turtles for free
Swimming with sea turtles in Akumal, Mexico from Stef on Vimeo. Do you want to snorkel with sea turtles without booking a tour? That’s possible in Quintana Roo, Mexico. Just head to Akumal, head into...
View Article33 Reasons to visit Argentina
Argentina is the eighth-largest country in the world and doesn’t promise too much. In total I’ve spent four months there until now and still by far I haven’t seen everything I want to. Argentina has it...
View ArticleThe ultimate guide for Isla Mujeres, Mexico: main stream & off the beaten path
Isla Mujeres – the little island paradise just off Cancun in Mexico. Just 7 km long and 650 m wide, this paradise attracts a lot of attention by travelers within the reason. That is why most places are...
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