Biking Dutchman? Really? Well... despite the name (insider joke, nothing against the Dutch!!) I opted-in for a full-day bike tour at Cotopaxi volcano. Almost did not make it to the tour: a) the day before I incurred an eye infection due to flying sand during the Quilotoa hike and b) they almost forgot to pick … Continue reading Mountain Biking at Cotopaxi volcano
Laguna Quilotoa is a volcanic crater lake at 3.800 m, located within the active volcano Quilotoa, last major eruption over 850 years ago. We hopped on a truck at 9 am in the morning: a 45 min drive to Quilotoa. There we started our hike around the crater rim. And of course we happened to … Continue reading Day hike to Laguna Quilotoa
I'm amazed by Canyon's. Most of the time they are very well hidden, carved into the rocks by strong natural forces, very steep or less steep, with high plateaus or without. This one here is certainly not as impressive as the Colca Canyon that I hiked in Peru, yet it was still worth a hike. … Continue reading Four hour hike in Toachi Canyon
A steep climb up to the ridge (approx. at 3.600m) of the mountains behind The Black Sheep Inn - but worth it, since it presents another amazing view of the surrounding area. We had lots of wind on our hike,especially on the top, a dramatic sky and perfect views!
A short, approx. 2-hour hike starting directly from Black Sheep Inn, lead me down into a canyon, along the canyon - including sheep's on the way - up through a tiny rock chasm, and... I was rewarded with a steep view down into the canyon on the other side. Walking along the path is nothing … Continue reading Hiking the “Skywalk”
Baños (de Agua Santa), was praised by Lonelyplanet & co. as the action adventure place of Ecuador. A small holiday spot at 1.800 m with thermal springs and waterfalls. Surrounded by lush green forests and the neighbouring volcano Tungurahua. I stayed here for 2 days, cutting down from a planned three - because I realized, … Continue reading Baños: Biking not bathing
Not the first location in Central America that popped up in my mind when it comes to kitesurfing, I must admit. Turns out as fantastic watersport mecca and the place where I finally manage to ride in a way that deserves to be called "I can kitesurf"! Loved my time at Kite Beach Hotel and … Continue reading Kitesurf in Cabarete
Actually, I picked San Andres Island (Colombia) as a location for kiteboarding. But the spot was not good at all, plus not a lot of wind. Furthermore, I did not really fell in love with the island as it was much too crowed for me. Too many "mass" tourists", lack of cool people. But hey.... … Continue reading Let’s learn to Scuba Dive
I admit, although I am German I never been to a soccer match. Until 28th of May 2017. So, obviously there is no better place for attending a game than South America. A lot of passion for the sport and way more outgoing, louder and emotional than us. Pretty much a 90 min Salsa party … Continue reading Soccer Match in Medellin