Opening a window to a different corner of Rio

THE GIRL FROM SANTA TERESA

“Tall and tan and young and lovely, the girl from Ipanema goes walking…”

But not this one.
Far removed from the glitzy opulence of Ipanema with its sandy beaches and Thong-clad, long-legged beauties, this girl peeps her head out of a bar window in the semi-decayed neighborhood of Santa Teresa. Continue reading “Opening a window to a different corner of Rio”

The complete driver’s guide to the Black Forest – Part I

8 ESSENTIAL TIPS & 7  ROADS YOU SHOULDN’T MISS Ever since my first time driving through the Black Forest I have been frequently asked by friends and colleagues to share the secrets and know-how I gathered driving through this exceptional place. After much persuasion, I’ve finally decided to put my knowledge base into writing. Enjoy!

8 ESSENTIAL TIPS & 7  ROADS YOU SHOULDN’T MISS

Ever since my first time driving through the Black Forest I have been frequently asked by friends and colleagues to share the secrets and know-how I gathered driving through this exceptional place. After much persuasion, I’ve finally decided to put my knowledge base into writing.
Enjoy!
Continue reading “The complete driver’s guide to the Black Forest – Part I”

The most beautiful small island in the world

“IF PARADISE IS HALF AS NICE”

Great things can come from small – little-known places.
Pretty much everyone knows the line above and can sing it by heart.
The song, after all, is a timeless masterpiece.
Unlike the song though, very few have heard of the band who sang it. Amen Corner from Cardiff, Wales – if you must know.  They recorded the song in 1969 and then disbanded.
Personally, I always thought it was The Beach Boys – go figure.

Have you ever heard of Minoloc Island?
I guess you didn’t. Neither did I. Never the less, once you’ve been there you’ll never forget it.
That’s a promise.
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Stunned and amazed on the banks of River Ganges

THIS IS NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY

Nor is it something you can prepare for. As a matter of fact, nothing can prepare you for this kind of spectacle.
As we huddled secretly beneath a bridge, thousands of Sadhus – Hindu Holy Men – congregated in ecstasy on the banks of the River Ganges. All waited for the signal, restless to rush in and cleanse their souls in the holy water of this mighty Indian River.
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