Costa Rica, the paradise?
Is Costa Rica that big of an example in Nature conservation? We’re not so sure about that; but we’ve noticed how expensive it can be to just want to enjoy nature for a bit.
Looking for the quetzal
We take you on a rainy hike through the cloud forest with Michael’s pictures.
Encounters with Giants: Whale Season in Central America
We have seen the giants on land, it was time to see the ones living at the Pacific coast: the humpack whales.
A red banana?
There are more than enough bananas in America, but somehow they are called something different in every country. An attempt to shed some light on bananas and their Spanish names.
Macaws – the colourful voices of the jungle
There are many colourful birs in the Americas. One of the most fascinating ones are the macaws. Their colours have been part of our journey and it’s time for a brief introduction.
Looking for gold in Venezuela
Travelling through Venezuela also means discovering another world. In the south of the country, we see how politics, tension and money determine people’s lives. And we find gold.
Giants of the Llanos: the Orinoco Crocodile
One item on our to-see list: see a living fossil. We visited Picopando and his fellow species in the Llanos.
Ever Heard of the Big Five of South America?
Obviously we had to make our very own South American Big Five’s list. A safari through the entire southern continent. Hours and even days looking for an animal and, suddenly, it’s there. A real adventure.
Places of the Future I – Projects worth the journey
Places of the Future is dedicated to the people and projects that impressed us during our travels. First up is Sumak Kawsay in Situ with their 300-year project. There are many more to come, because, fortunately, the world is full of beautiful examples.
Looking for the spectacled bear, the only bear in South America
We’ve been looking for him on our entire trip along the Andes mountain range. Finally, we’ve seen it: the spectacled bear.