Mexico – a country between easy living and violence

Although Mexico is in the headlines these days for criminal incidents and crimes of the Mafia, the Mexicans want to show that their people are not criminals and demonstrate for more peace in their country.

So it happened in Mexico for the first time that a national champion in the finger game “scissors, rock, paper” was awarded. Eduardo Villar Raposso made it in Puebla, in the center of the country, against 63 competitors and will enable Mexico in the coming World Championships in Canada. Strange, but funny!

For more love and friendship oviously called more than 40000 people in Mexico City, who set a new world record in simultaneous kissing. The Valentine’s Day in Mexico City has become a particularly lovely event, and I´m sure the Mexicans will keep on pointing the way against increasing violence in their country.

The traffic in Bangkok – be aware!

The traffic in Bangkok is crazy – driving on the left side, many taxis, many in between (somewhat surprising for me) cars such as Audi, Ford, BMW, Toyota & Co, scooters and motorbikes, often with 2-3 people on it, all then partly 4-6 lanes in one direction! And then there are the so-called Tuk-Tuks.  Accordingly, the air in the city – we had hardly beautiful blue sky, because the smog is simply too fierce. No man would get me to drive  in this city – because it somehow seems unlikely to have rules.

The Mandarin Hotel in Bangkok

Good Hotel to start your Thailand adventure

Once you get to the Bangkok Airport you should only call for taxi drivers who are prepared to take you with a taxi meter (the trip can be around 1/2 hour to the city center, where the Hotel is located quite central at Rama IV Rd).  Arriving at the Mandarin hotel, you will notice that the entrance is very well maintained and almost worth even four stars.

Bangkok - explore Thailand`s history, by goianobe

The stuff is helpful and friendly, there`s a nice pool inside the hotel area and the rooms are clean and spacious (even though we didn`t have a balcony). Stayed here for 2 nights and due to the relaxing athmosphere and the central location its the perfect start to explore Bangkok after a long distance flight.

The Brandenburger Gate and Cafe Adlon

History, style and ambience

The Brandenburg Gate is the symbol of the city and after the fall of the Wall, its original style was rearranged. It is 26m high, has 5 passes and is crowned by the statue of the goddess of victory on the Quadriga.
I can recommend an outdoor place in the summer at the tables in front of the Adlon! The drinks are rather expensive, but this is a nice ambience and the best view of the gate.

Brandenburger Tor - The city of Berlin

La Rambla – Barcelona

On the Boulevard of lovely streams

The Rambla in Barcelona is not just any street. The word “Boulevard” meets here rather the character of this lively corner. It is located between the Placa Catalunya and the port area, here you go walking, shopping, eating or just let yourself entertain.

When we walked down the Rambla, we were especially impressed by the “living statues”, which for a little tip money will present you a lovely performance. Something you definetely should have seen!

La Rambla, Barcelona - Interesting impressions

Bavaria ticket

Travelling around Bavaria can be easy

For an individual trip to the Bavarian country or for a day trip to Salzburg the Bayern ticket is perfect. It applies to all regional trains in Bavaria and costs € 18 per person and 25 € for up to 5 people. When traveling in the area around Munich for a longer period, it is worth making the 3-day partner card, which again is valid up to 5 persons. You can purchase it in all S-Bahn – subway or main stations.

Bavaria ticket - A nice way to travel

The Hofbräuhaus in Munich

Traditional Germany all year round

In Munich’s most famous beer house you can sit comfortably at the counter to drink a lot of the best German beer. The staff is dressed traditionally, there is a pleasant atmosphere and the service is perfect. The food has always a good taste – unfortunately it will be always quite full late in the evening.
To get to the Hofbräuhaus just go to the Marienplatz. Behind the building it`s located on the Platzl 9.

The Hofbrauhaus in Munich

Interesting dessert area between Agilas and Villaricos

For the exact location of the dessert area between Agilas and Villaricos see Google maps. There are not many hotels in this area (I think you´d find something in Villaricos), but in that road (the secondary road AL-7107) there are many small beaches and kind of similar things where you can maybe be alone and have a nice sunbathing day.

Sunbathing - Nice beaches around the desert

Murcia – Cabo Cope

I would recommend you Cabo Cope, a Natural Park near Agilas. I couldn’t tell you where to sleep, but Agilas is quite a Touristic small town and you shouldn’t have any problems in finding a hotel.

Nature Park Cabo Cope - Murcia, Agilas

Hostel Mayflower – Puerto Escondido

The party hostel

We stayed three nights and had an awesome time. Its very clean, spacious with good facilities (kitchen, fridge, rooftop floor). It’s perfect to do the “boteillon” before going out — we did drinking games every night with a group up to fifteen people. Maybe a bit too expensive for Puerto and also the staff (especially the owner) wasn’t friendly enough. But in total still the best place you can stay in town!

Hostel Mayflower - The party hostel