Altimonan ZigZag Route Philippines
Riding the Altimonan road, or the old Bicol ZigZag route. Was amazing, I did not know what was coming, I just wanted to get off the highway with the huge trucks passing by non-stop. And the road rage of the…
A Digital Nomad in Playa del Carmen, Mexico during COVID-19
Mexico is still in phase 2 of the COVID-19 outbreak and struggling to stay out of phase 3. All kind of measurements are implemented, from closed beaches to alcohol prohibition, and teams in the neighbourhood to inform the public. How…
5th Avenue Playa del Carmen during Coronavirus
Whoever visited Playa del Carmen knows about the bustling street 5th Avenue. It is the place to go when you are in Playa. You can wine, dine, enjoy the nightlife or go shopping. %th Avenue has it all. Need souvenirs…
Digital Nomad in Self-Quarantine in Mexico
I have put myself in self-quarantine more or less. I only leave the house for essentials. And that as little as possible. I love myself and I do not want to get sick. Also, I do not have health insurance…
Self Quarantine in Playa del Carmen, Mexico
In Mexico, people are urged to stay at home, but we don’t have to. We are not under lockdown (yet) I talk to you from my self-quarantine, illustrated with tons of snippets and fun videos from all over the world…
What to do in Cancún? Parque Las Palapas
In the evenings after work and in the weekends, the local people of Cancún gather in Parque Las Palapas. It is a street food fiesta kind of thing that comes with free entertainment most times and lots of stalls that…
Supermarkets in Mexico are amazing
After 3 years in the Philippines, the Mexican supermarkets are a wonder to me. Although the Philippines in the big cities like Cebu and Manila have good and well-stocked supermarkets also, I lived in a rural area and had hardly…
Venice in Winter, it is sereen, quiet and beautiful
I do not have a bucket list, but to be honest, if I would have one: Venice would be on it. All my life I dreamed of visiting Venice. And this year it finally fitted my travel schedule to go…
Kuala Lumpur Shopping Malls, how to find your way?
Kuala Lumpur is a city I love. Because of its diversity. I loved every minute I spent there. I loved the architecture, the different cultures in one city, the exposure to different religions, I mean one minute you are in…
Devil’s Mountain, Mindoro Occidental
The pointed peaks of Devil’s mountain rise up in the scenery before us as we descend to the green rice-fields. We are staying in San José, but we would not miss a ride to this phenomenon for the world. Getting…
What to do in Kuala Lumpur in 24 hours?
In September 2018 I visited Kuala Lumpur. I had been in the Philippines for 3 years and I needed to do a visa run. Although there were many places to choose from, I decided on Kuala Lumpur. I have no…
Public Transport in Kuala Lumpur explained (video)
Arriving in Kuala Lumpur by plane you are still a long way from the city and probably your hotel. But the excellent public transport system in Malaysia and Kuala Lumpur will get you there without any problems. If your hotel…
Ordering a meal in a busy street food market
There is a first for everything and I tell you, some firsts can be very overwhelming. As was my first time to order a meal in a busy street food market in Kuala Lumpur. I went to Kuala Lumpur on…
Exit Clearance Philippines explained
Do you need an exit clearance when leaving the Philippines and where to get one? It is explained in the podcast I uploaded on August 21, 2018. After three years of traveling through the Philippines, it is time for a…
