Let’s ride to Valladolid, Mexico
From Cancun, Quintana Roo to Valladolid in Yucatan is a ride you can either do over the Cuota, the Mexican toll road. Or you can just wander off on the free highway ad take side roads through little sleepy villages.…
Is everything on the Internet true?
Gosh, I wish. I wish everything you read on the internet was true. Then it would be an amazing medium to help us grow and discover. But unfortunately, there is so much rubbish and fake news out there that it…
Travel photos: Samar and Leyte in The Philippines
Samar and Leyte are provinces not many tourists got o visit. And that is a shame, for although they are poorer than other parts of the Philippines, they are abundant in everything else. Especially in nature. There is plenty of…
Become a top reviewer on TripAdvisor
I joined TripAdvisor in 2016 I believe. I created a profile and started reviewing. I have ranked up to Level 6 Contributor since than. And I always wonder what that really means. The points they give me for every review…
Digital Nomads are always on the beach
One of the many prejudices I encounter in my nomad life is that we guys (and girls) are always on the beach or on some mountaintop doing some awesome stuff. After all, we only have to work 4 hours a…
Travel Photos, Awesome murals in Playa del Carmen
Mexico equals murals and some are stunning. I have seen some awesome murals during my stay in Mexico and I am sure I will find more. They are vibrant and full of color and even the older ones are still…
Good morning, give me money!
It is almost a daily greeting from the neighboring children when they spot me: Hello, give me money! At first, I thought: you impolite little greedy ones. Now, after a week or so, I wonder if they even know what…
Single again and the final destination set
Just an update on my daily life. A lot is happening and I have been so busy lately. So I mainly worked on programming the blog, preparing for the road trip, and healing from heartbreak once again. Let’s do it…
The BMW Black Collection and SW Motech side carrier, does it fit?
Many people probably wonder, just like I have if the BMW Black collection fits on a Sw motech, slc side carrier. When we look at the BMW promotion video for the side bags, we get a glimpse of the click…
Why I like being a Recluse
Many studies state that human beings need contact with other human beings. We need both the intellectual, social and sexual interactions with other human beings in order to blossom and grow. As a reclusive, I can say: I’m only human.…
A race against time, Road Trip to Punta Allen
During my stay in the Philippines, I rode off-road because I had to. The road to my house for example was partially off-road. I did it without thinking and on the Kawasaki Dominar 400. Not really a good bike for…
A long unpaved riding at the age of 60 as a female
I see Mexican men at the gas station making fun of the way I look. It is before the ride to Punta Allen. A small village beyond Tulum, near the beach at the end of a peninsula. You can only…
How to ship your GoPro by UPS, warranty procedure
My GoPro Hero5 Black got water inside the LCD screen in the front. It is a common problem with this camera and GoPro has no problems with the camera being returned within a reasonable time after purchase. Mine was bought…
The Hotel Zone in Tulum
It was kind of a surprise, and not a really pleasant one: Riding the Hotel Zone in Tulum. The hotel strip has a fuzzy way of being eco-friendly, with resorts and beach clubs with names like Tantra, Chica Dek, Mistico,…
