| Lifestyle Adventure Blog |
| Home | Travel Blog | Travel Videos | About Me | Recommended Books | |
|
Recipe: Italian Pasta With Truffles Marcus | Posted 6/20/2010 I want to give here an account of one of my favourite Italian pasta recipes. Actually, it is the most exquisite pasta recipe I have. It will amaze your tastebuds. The recipe I'm talking about is Pasta with italian truffles (Tartufi) with sweet cream (Panna). The classic form uses Tagliatelle... How To Make a Perfect Pizza at Home Markus | Posted 5/29/2010 It is a common myth that it’s next to impossible to make a good pizza in your home oven. There are hundreds of recipes on the net that come close, but eventually you give up and decide to buy the pizza elsewhere. The crust doesn’t become as crunchy as you would like, and the bottom is too thick and ... Abercrombie & Fitch - US Shopping Madness Markus D | Posted 5/17/2010 Without any doubt some of the hippest stores in the U.S. are the Abercrombie & Fitch clothing stores. Not only is the quality of the fabric superb, but they really managed to give consumers an unparalleled shopping experience for all the senses.
Luxembourg, the little European Capital Markus D | Posted 5/14/2010 When visiting Luxembourg the first thing that came to my mind was: Is this a city? Or a country? Or maybe both? After a few researches on Wikipedia I found out that its actually both. It is one of the smallest European countries, and the capital city is also called Luxembourg.
Whale Sharks in the Gulf of Thailand Markus | Posted 1/7/2010 Last week I really believed to be looking into the eyes of God. Jumped into the warm sea at Chumphon Pinnacle, near Koh Samui, Thailand, and immediately saw a young whale shark just below the water surface, swimming towards me and passing slowly in about 2 feet distance. What a beautiful animal! <... Bacardi Distillery, Puerto Rico Markus | Posted 12/8/2009 If you are on holiday in Puerto Rico, and you are a rum lover, you should not miss the opportunity to go to the very source of good rums, to the Bacardi Factory near Cataño, Puerto Rico. It is located right across the bay of San Juan, about 20 minutes by car from central San Juan. The entrance is fr... Puerto Rico Beaches on the South Shore Markus D | Posted 12/5/2009 Besides the beautiful and bustling north shore, Puerto Rico shows a very different face on its quiet south side. The climate here is usually much drier than in the north, and there is less touristic development, which makes the south a nice spot to escape and relax, and see a different side of Puert... Puerto Rico Beaches on the North Shore Markus D | Posted 12/4/2009 The caribbean island of Puerto Rico is a natural paradise, and of course, as you would expect from a tropical island, offers some of the worlds finest beaches. Most of them are within an hour driving distance from the capital, San Juan. I have visited all of them - and in this blog article I put up ... Porto Elounda Hotel, Crete Markus | Posted 11/26/2009 One of the most beautiful spots in Greece is undoubtedly Elounda Bay on the eastern side of the island Crete. Here, below the hills, are some of the finest beaches of the country and a selection of world-class hotel resorts. Two of the most stunning hotels are Porto Elounda and Peninsula, which I ha... Cacique Rum, Venezuelas Best-kept Secret Markus | Posted 11/16/2009 Cacique is the name of Venezuelas finest rum, available in Europe only via specialized resellers except in Spain, where every larger supermarket carries the brand.
Sylt island in the North Sea Markus | Posted 10/28/2009 I have always dreamt about going somewhere north on my next trip. Though I am normally a traveller more inclined to the southern, warm places of this planet, the northern, rough climate always had some kind of fascination to me. So I was delighted to have an opportunity to visit an island in the Nor... USS Intrepid Air and Space Museum Markus | Posted 10/27/2009 What does a typical New York visitor do on a short trip to the Big Apple? Go visit the Empire State Building, Ground Zero and Central Park? What about something completely different, such as visiting a real-life aircraft carrier from Cold War!
Amazon Kindle: A solution for travellers Markus D | Posted 10/13/2009 Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos announced in October 2009 that the Amazon Kindle e-book reader will finally be released in an international version on a... Nightlife in New York's Greenwich Village Markus D | Posted 10/6/2009 On my last stay in New York City, we went out with a bunch of friends in the chic Greenwich Village area. Its a district with many old, low-rise buildings that have been renovated and form a very well-groomed neighbourhood, one of the most expensive ones in Manhattan, as I was told.
Refunds for Non-Refundable Tickets Markus | Posted 9/3/2009 As ticket prices get cheaper every day, we can see positions like taxes and fees going up constantly. Almost every airline makes revenues in fees, fuel surcharge, booking fees etc.
Buri Rasa Hotel, Koh Samui, Thailand Markus D | Posted 8/10/2009 On my this years stay in Koh Samui I decided to opt for a small, cosy boutique hotel in the middle of bustling Chaweng Beach. I wanted to be in the middle of all the action, but at the same time have a chance to relax, unwind and some quiet time.
Koh Samui Airport, Thailand Markus D | Posted 8/10/2009 One of the most remarkable airports in this world is located on Ko Samui island in Thailand. This tropical paradise is well-connected to Bangkok and other Thai and international destinations via a quite extensive flight network. While it has been growing at double-digit rates each year during the la... Diving in Croatia Markus D | Posted 5/27/2009 Croatia is a very popular diving destination for Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) countries. A traditional holiday destination for many decades, diving has always been one of the main attractions for summer guests. The coasts are clear and rich in marine life, and there is a good infrastructure. <... Lyon Culinary Capital Markus | Posted 5/14/2009 Spring time - travel time! I think this is probably the best time of the year to go to one of the most beautiful European countries - to France! I got one of the cheap tickets from Lufthansa and decided for Lyon, where a friend lives that I wanted to visit.
Airline Ticket Name Changes Markus D | Posted 5/14/2009 As I was recently booking some flights for me and my friends, I was confronted with the situation that some guy who wasn't able to make it for the journey wanted to hand over his ticket to a companion. But that wasn't that easy a job with the airline. Most airlines restrict or penalize the c... Vieques - Off The Shore of Puerto Rico Markus D | Posted 5/2/2009 Vieques is a not-so-tiny island off the coast of Puerto Rico on the east side. It is well connected to the main island via ferries and even a small airport that offers several daily flights to San Juan and Fajardo.
In The Mountains of Puerto Rico Markus D | Posted 5/2/2009 Puerto Rico has a unique landscape with about 7 different climatic zones. Several of these are represented in the mountain area, which goes from arid forest to rainforest (bosque pluvial). All of them are near together and are fascinating natural biosystems to visit!
Prague in Springtime Markus D | Posted 4/29/2009 A nice weekend in Prague in the Czech Republic with a boat trip on the scenic river Vltava (Moldau).
Mountain Lake Diving in Austria / Traunsee Markus D | Posted 4/20/2009 Can you imagine jumping into an ice-cold mountain lake just above the freezing point to do a 30-minute dive? You can't? Well, I couldn't either until last weekend when I tried it - and I'm still alive! Mountain lake diving is fun, thrilling and not as cold as you think. It depends much o... Where's the nicest Hotel in Bangkok? Markus D | Posted 4/15/2009 This is without any doubt a difficult question and an interesting one at the same time. Choosing a hotel to stay in Bangkok to me is among the most exciting holiday planning tasks to do. In no other city in the world there is such a wide choice of exciting high quality hotels than in this bustling c... Three Nights In Bangkok Markus D | Posted 3/29/2009 During this stay in Thailand, I happened to stay some nights in Bangkok for business purposes. I always enjoy being in this city for a few nights before exploring the 'real' Thailand. Many Thai people tell you that if you really want to know Thailand you have to move outside of Bangkok. But ... Koh Tao Diving, Thailand Markus D | Posted 3/19/2009 I just arrived a few days before to the beautiful islands of Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao. My primary objective here is diving, and the expectations are high since my last trip to Curacao / Netherland Antilles.
Koh Samui by Motorbike Markus D | Posted 3/14/2009 One of the nice things you can do on Koh Samui Island is going around by motorbike or rental car, as the island is big enough to show you a different face every time. The south and southwest offers marvelous sandy beaches with no one there but coconut tree and perhaps a small food stall selling curr... Koh Phangan Dive Sites Markus D | Posted 3/8/2009 The islands Koh Phangan and Koh Tao in the Gulf of Thailand are some of the most preferred dive sites in Thailand. Koh Phangan is more famous for its Full Moon Party and the relaxed atmosphere on the island, but it offers also some interesting divesites, even if there's less diving than on the s... Koh Samui, Thailand's Island Paradise Markus D | Posted 3/8/2009 If there is one place in Thailand I would recommend everybody to go, except of course Bangkok, this would be the island Koh Samui. Situated in the heart of the Gulf of Thailand, it boasts with warm, clear, blue-turquoise waters, some of the finest sand beaches in the world, wonderful natural environ... Diving in Curacao Markus D | Posted 2/26/2009 The beautiful Caribbean Island of Curacao is probably one of the world's greatest places to go diving. World-class dive resorts offer all kinds of service to even the most demanding guest, a beautiful reef that goes around the island stuffed with colorful fish and century-old coral formations in... Culebra: The Perfect Beach In Puerto Rico Markus | Posted 2/24/2009 Puerto Rico is well-known for its sandy beaches, lush jungles and rich cultural environment. It is one of America's premier holiday destinations offering great hotel resorts and ideal connection flights to many cities within the U.S. But probably the most exciting site on Puerto Rican territory ... Curacao Tug Boat Divesite Markus D | Posted 2/12/2009 The Tug Boat is a special little dive site I enjoyed very much. Some people claim it to be the best dive site on Curacao, which I certainly cannot share. But it has its peculiarities as well as a tiny little shipwreck in very shallow water, so it's an ideal opportunity for snorkeling as well! ... Playa Lagun / Curacao Markus D | Posted 2/11/2009 If you are looking for a divespot that fits both the needs of a beginner in diving as well as advanced divers looking for some adventure, Playa Lagun in Curacao is the right spot. The beach is easily accessible by car, near the village of Lagun in the northwest part of Curacao. It is about 10 minute... Alice in Wonderland (Playa Kalki) Markus D | Posted 2/11/2009 One of the best divespots on the island of Curacao is at the same time the home to Ocean Encounters West dive base. While the main office of Ocean Encounters is located at Seaquarium beach and I do not recommend diving there, this facility is just the perfect divebase. The beach Playa Kalki is still... Puerto Rico Rum Paradise Markus D | Posted 2/3/2009 So lets finally get down to what this blog is all about...or at least what the cover suggests! Puerto Rican Rum! It is by far the finest rum on earth for me, so let me show you around and give you some directions on the island so you can try some fine drinks!
San Juan, Puerto Rico Salsa Capital Markus D | Posted 2/2/2009 The lovely old part of San Juan, capital of Puerto Rico, is a must-see and one of the number one tourist spots on this caribbean island. Those who have been there know why. There's a special spirit in this town, and to feel it it's best to spend a whole day strolling around! Follow me! <... Playa Grandi - All West Apartments House Reef Markus D | Posted 1/31/2009 The apartment resort All West Aparments + Diving in Curacao is a nice place to hang out. We have been there during our January 2009 dive vacation and it was superb. What is also superb is the divespot directly in front of All West - so to say their house reef. It is called Playa Grandi and is also a... Playa Porto Mari, Curacao Markus D | Posted 1/30/2009 If anybody asks me which would be my favourite dive spot on the Curacao island, my answer would be Playa Porto Mari. For me, it has everything a perfect divespot needs. It is easily accessible, has excellent infrastructure, a nice and easy entrance into the sea, a spectacular circular reef full of f... Superior Producer Shipwreck Divesite, Curacao Markus D | Posted 1/30/2009 The Superior Producer is a 240-foot freight vessel that sank in 1978 just after leaving the port of Willemstad, Curacao because of shifting load balance. After the news has been spread over the island, literally hundreds of divers - experienced and non-experienced - grabbed a tank and went down to t... Exploring Curacao National Parks Markus D | Posted 1/21/2009 Curacao is well known for many things: A world-class scuba diving destination, pristine beaches and clear waters full of marine life. But there's a lot more to see on this caribbean island! Curacao offers a couple of interesting National Parks that are worth visiting. Whatever you're up to -... How To Get A Good Airplane Seat! Markus | Posted 12/23/2008 Last month I was travelling to Los Angeles from Europe and I really asked myself, why should I force myself twelve hours into a small uncomfortable seat in between of two snoring, ugly-smelling fat guys, not being able to stand up, and then pay $1,200 for the airfare? I am travelling a lot in my lif... Sardinia in Four Hours Markus | Posted 12/10/2008 What would you do if you were to make a stopover on the mediterranean beautiful island Sardinia (Italy) and you have only four hours? Well, of... Flying Over The Mediterranean Sea To Dubrovnik Markus | Posted 12/6/2008 Last weekend was really crazy. Imagine you're in Budapest, Hungary, for a business conference and after all the sightseeing and joining a private VIP party at a hotel, your friend calls you in the morning and says he'd pick you up at Budapest airport in 2 hours and takes you for a ride over ... Temple Adventure in Siem Reap, Cambodia Markus | Posted 12/4/2008 Siem Reap is undoubtedly one of the more remote spots in Asia. When the airplane lands at the small jungle airport at night, visitors have no idea that they are approaching one of the #1 cultural heritage sites in the world. As we pass immigration, the friendly Khmer people welcom... The Ancient Ruins of Machu Picchu Markus | Posted 12/4/2008 I never thought getting to the ancient Machu Picchu heritage site deep inside the Andean Mountains is that easy. Early in the morning, a huge tourist crowd meets at Cusco's train station to board one of the tourist trains for a ride along the Urubamba Valley, passing a breathtaking landscape and...
|
|
|
| Home | Travel Blog | Adventure Blog | Lifestyle Blog | Recommended Books |