To escape to the Algarve in the beginning of September to extend the summer was a fabulous idea. As sun-seekers we were rewarded with plenty of sunshine, day temperatures as high as 30°C/86°F, and sea waters of 20°C/68°F. […]
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Curious in Anna Maria Island, Florida
We are back from taking a road trip through sunny Florida: Tampa, Sarasota, Anna Maria Island, St. Petersburg, Orlando, Boca Raton, Miami, and the Keys. An unforgettable vacation, because we had amazing days with good friends who live there. Traveling with them gave us the chance to see things through different eyes and to discover places we would not have reached otherwise. Certainly one of these highlights was Anna Maria Island (AMI) on the west coast (1h10 Tampa). A small island that is only 11 km (7 mi) long and 3 km (2 mi) wide. […]
Curious in the Seychelles: Praslin
Here is the second part of our recent fortnight in the Seychelles. This post is exclusively about the four days spent in splendid Praslin. With 12×4.6 km it is the second largest island in this fascinating archipelago. We started the trip in big Mahé (26×8 km), so don’t miss the beginning of the journey and look into the Sneak Peek: ‘Curious in the Seychelles: Mahé’. […]
Curious in the Seychelles: Mahé
The celebration of our 30th wedding anniversary made us returned to the Seychelles exactly after one year. It was the right pick! The fortnight spent between Mahé and Praslin turned to come up with one highlight after the other. There is so much to discover in these two beautiful islands. We loved to be back!
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Curious in Mauritius—Taking Another Peek
This post is like completing the saga of our fabulous, recent days in the Indian Ocean. We visited our BFFs living in Mauritius for a second time. You may like to check the Sneak Peek ‘Curious in Mauritius’ that I wrote on our first trip there; besides foodie picks, you will find the must-see places when you are there. […]
Island Hopping in the Seychelles – Part 2: Praslin and La Digue
If you liked my previous post ‘Island Hopping in the Seychelles- Part 1: Mahé’, you will not like to miss this second post. This last part of the route includes the days we island-hopped stunning Praslin and La Digue. You will also find one extra foodie tip for Mahé … a serious highlight! […]
Island Hopping in the Seychelles – Part 1: Mahé
My husband and I just got back from beautiful Mauritius, where we visited our friends for the second time since they moved there. You can check the Sneak Peek ‘Curious in Mauritius’ that I wrote after our first visit and the recently released ‘Curious in Mauritius – Taking Another Peek’ with the latest discoveries.
This time we traveled with our friends to the Seychelles. It was like taking vacation from vacation! […]
