During a recent trip to Los Angeles we spent a few hours at legendary Venice Beach before we had to head to the airport. Apart from having a long and beautiful beach, this beach town attracts a fun crowd of everything from street performers and tattoo artists to body builders and street vendors . Nowhere […]
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The time I caught a turtle in Sri Lanka (by mistake)
On many beaches in Sri Lanka, surfers and holiday bathers share space with local fishermen who keep their boats on the beach. We visited three different beaches during our visit and on two of these there were several fishing boats. On several occasions we saw fishermen on the beach who were pulling in long nets and […]
What to do in Saint Petersburg, Florida
Saint Petersburg on the west coast of Florida is nicknamed St Pete, or The Sunshine City. The city has the Guinness World Record for most consecutive days of sunshine: 768 days. Together with neighbouring Clearwater, this is a popular tourist destination and the area is the home of some of the most beautiful beaches in […]
Cliff jumping in Kamenjak, Croatia
Cape Kamenjak is located on the Premantura peninsula and makes up the southermost point of Istria in Croatia. The area has been protected as a national park since 1996 and it’s a popular destination for tourists and locals in the region. Be prepared that your visit will last for the major part of the day […]
Koh Rok, Thailand
If you are visiting Koh Lanta in Thailand you should definitely consider a trip to Koh Rok. It’s a tiny island with absolutely beautiful beaches and chrystal clear blue water. You can buy a ticket with a speed boat to this island which includes lunch and extra stops for snorkeling. When the rest of our […]