How to plan your trip to India

Once you start telling your family and friends about going to India for the very first time, you will hear widely differing opinions from those who have already been travelling through India, ranging from “worst travel experience ever” to “you will love it”. Even for the more experienced travel aficionados among us, India raises a…

Travel Movie Experiences: Lost in Translation

Remember the opening scene of “Lost in Translation”: Scarlett Johannson on the bed of her Hotel room, wearing nothing but pink granny style jumpers and a light blue sweater, totally alone in Tokyo and not really knowing what to do with her life? This scene not only captures her inner insecurity, but also makes it…

Places: Santiago

After having lived for almost three years in the capital of Chile it´s time for a tribute, dedicating a whole article to my personal favorite places . Where to find cool wine bars, the best sushi and the craziest place in town? Find it out here! 01. Quinoa Especially for those who enjoy having a long and decent brunch on weekends the “Quinoa” is the…

Places: Machu Picchu

In case you are a fan of mysterious places and ancient history, South America is probably the best place to go to. Machu Picchu – apart from a few exceptions such as for example the Moai statues of Easter Island – promises a whole-bag of “stranger  (ancient) things” thrills and is worth the – rather…

10 reasons why going to Italy is never a fail

The holiday season is on and there is no better place to escape “le train-train quotidien”, than going to Italy for a week or two. Why Bella Italia never gets out of fashion? Find it out here!   1. It all starts after crossing the border When going to Italy by car,the first thing everyone…

Around Santiago: Mar & Vino

Anyone who has ever travelled to the lower part of South America, should not leave without having tasted Chilean (Carménère) or Argentinian (Malbec) red wine. Where to find the most extraordinary hotel rooms, the most elegant wine and star-studded skies? Find it out here! From Santiago to Pichilemu If you have ever dreamed of finally…

Interview on “The Wanderlanders”

Wohoo! Happy to announce that an interview about me living abroad in Chile was published today on “The Wanderlanders“. Check out their awesome Blog for further expat life stories and lots of useful tipps here.

10 things I loved about living in Sweden

I remember the time in Gothenburg as one of the best year ever in my life. Studying there at the University, together with other students from all over the world and enjoying the Swedish way of life at the same time, definitely added a special experience to my life. In detail, I am mostly refering…

Places: Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires: It always takes two to tango Whether one is planning to follow the tracks of Eva Peron, taking some Tango lessons or simply wants to enjoy a great steak, the South American cosmopolitan metropolis Buenos Aires is always worth a visit.  Known as the Paris of South America, Buenos Aires captivates with lively…

Places: Easter Island

Mysterious Easter Island To go, or not to go – that shouldn’t be the question any longer. Following the ancient “Moai” monument’s tracks, relaxing one day at Anakena beach and enjoying one of the most breathtaking sunsets ever: Easter Island (Rapa Nui) is definitely worth a visit. When planning a trip to lower South America…

Places: Singapore

Tropical nights at Singapore Where to find the best Hainanese Chicken Rice in town, a great place to hang out with your friends and enjoying the most astounishing view. A perfect day in Singapore can be spent in many ways: Shopping, getting lost in the Botanical Gardens, taking a boat trip to Pulau Ubin and…