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Category Archives: Travel
Next trip: Chapada Diamantina
The more I travel, the more I realize that it’s not about specific countries or even continents. Rather, it’s about the type of environment I am in. I am not a fan of huge cities, and I am much happier … Continue reading
Riding the Waves
Yesterday evening at one of the beaches in Lauro de Freitas, Bahia, Brazil: I have already seen this a few times in Brazil, people riding along the beach with horses. Until now, I had thought this kind of cheesy stuff … Continue reading
Posted in Brazil, Photography, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged Bahia, beach, horses, Lauro de Freitas, Salvador, sea
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My Neighborhood in Salvador, Brazil
Most tourists who visit Salvador, the capital of the state of Bahia in Brazil, only visit Pelourinho, the refurbished and spruced-up historical center. There, most of the old Portuguese houses have received a colorful new layer of paint, the streets … Continue reading
The maximum-security prison of Montenegro
Ok, I need to take back the “maximum security” part, because there is quite a big hole in the wall of the prison in Podgorica. So big that a kiosk with a small bar set up shop there. I wonder … Continue reading
The narrow alleyways of Venice
If only they didn’t have a bloody flood, each time I am in Venice!
Venice is decomposing
Go to Venice soon! Because if the current trend will hold, the city will be decomposed rather soon. Looking at the costs and the corruption of large projects like the flood protection system MOSE, it might be better to let Venice … Continue reading
Eight Days on the Atlantic
Tomorrow, I will set sail from Gran Canaria, hopefully cross the Atlantic Ocean in eight days and arrive at Salvador de Bahia in Brazil on 26 November 2015. The ship with which I embark on this adventure is the Sovereign, a cruise … Continue reading
But which ship is mine?
As the faithful reader will know, tomorrow is the day for my adventurous departure. I will go to Brazil by boat and I have already been on Gran Canaria for a few days, where I will embark. I went to … Continue reading
Posted in Brazil, Gran Canaria, Photography, Spain, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged Las Palmas
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Everything flies at Half-Mast
After the terrorist attacks in Paris, flags fly at half-mast in places as far away as Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. But reading the comments and listening to part of the usual post-attack debate, I have the impression that many … Continue reading
Posted in France, Gran Canaria, Photography, Politics, Spain, Terrorism, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged Las Palmas, Terrorism
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Make-Up for a House
“She is trying really hard to attract a new tenant.” “Yes, I believe she got herself some fake windows.” “Five of them even!” (Photographed in Podgorica, Montenegro.)
The Happy Hermit 