14 January 2019

Yes, the Swimming Pigs of the Bahamas DO exist! It’s quite a site to see because it’s not every day you see a 300-pound pig swimming gracefully in the crystal-clear waters of the Bahamas! But it’s true, they will swim right up to your boat if you have food to feed them and have even become friendly from interacting with so many visitors! The swimming pigs are located in the Exuma, which is a district of the Bahamas with over 350 islands. The popular island that you can stay at is Staniel Cay, but the pigs are on Big Major Cay AKA Pig Beach or Pig Island. It’s an uninhabited island except for the swimming pigs. Since the island is uninhabited, that also means there’s no airstrip for planes to land, and that you need to take a boat to get to it. Staniel Cay is the closest island with an airport, and you can either rent or hire a boat from there to get to Pig Beach. More on how to get there in a sec. There is also a very small island/cay in Abacos near Green Turtle Cay that has a smaller population of pigs, although they didn’t really seem too excited to swim when I was there.

14 January 2019

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20 June 2018

I’ve been recently to the Maldives and was blown away by the white sandy beaches and the incredibly, clear ocean! When I booked my trip, I decided to stay on two different islands to see as much as possible and to gain some knowledge for my customers. The first two nights were spent at the laid-back resort “Soneva Fushi”, about 45 minutes by airplane from Male. Soneva Fushi is a luxury resort with a jungle atmosphere and perfect for groups and families.All the villas are surrounded by big palm trees and many other flowers. Everyone is barefoot during their stay and you get your own bike to cruise along the island. The kids club was the best I have ever seen in my life so far. The kids have their own, big area called “the Dom”. It has a pool with a big slide and a pool bar, a LEGO room, craft rooms, cinema, cooking kitchen music room and much more. After two nights at Soneva Fushi I made my way to the Six Sense Resort at Laamu Atoll. This is a 35-minute, domestic flight from Male and then a 15-minute speed boat trip. Everything is very well organised! You get picked up at the airport, they take over the check in, bring you to the Six Sense lounge and answer every question you might have. Six Sense is for me an absolutely, amazing hotel and everyone should have seen it once in their life. Everything is just perfect! The staff always have a smile on their faces, the different restaurants are all special it their own way, the rooms are stunning, the spa is like heaven, the gym has a view to the ocean and the dive school is very professional. You also get your own bike at this resort and everyone walks barefoot on the island. This resort is a good place to go if you look for a luxury getaway, maybe for a special occasion, honeymoon or just a relaxing holiday with some amazing dives! Feel free to contact me if you want some information and I am happy to share my amazing experience and some important tips.

22 March 2018

I was working as an Au pair in Australia when I decided to travel for one month to Fiji and stayed with the locals. Fiji is an absolutely great holiday destination. It is blessed with so much turquoise water, great dive spots, white sand beaches, jungle rivers and authentic culture. Whether you're looking for a decadent resort, family getaway or backpacker adventure, these islands have it all. I viewed five different islands, stayed with six lovely Fijian families and even got to visit lots of local villages where I took part in a traditional welcome ceremony and drank ‘Kava’ with the local villagers. These were definitely the friendliest people I have ever met in all my years of travel. Always a smile pasted on everyone’s face and loud Bula’s shouted from all around! How I got to live with the locals A Facebook post in a Fiji local group in December 2014: "Jasmina Becker is a lovely 23 years old girl who comes from Germany but currently working in Australia. She is a guest of this forum because she had written a request to us previously asking if we can organise a travel arrangement on her behalf to Fiji. And if we can look for some families in Fiji to host her and stays with them for a couple of days, perhaps move around the island on the basis of such arrangement possibly from a host to host. She wanted to interact and learn to understand the very basic way of our living, our tradition and the cultural diversity in the Fijian villages and those of the urban areas. We advertised her request in this forum (Fiji, Australia and New Zealand seasonal fruit pickers/backpackers forum) a couple of months ago. We have received an overwhelming respond from people of different walks of life in our community who are members of this forum offering to accommodate her for free. This is why we regard ourselves as so unique in our ways and are re-known worldwide for our friendly and welcoming attitude expressed in that single magic word that every tourist who visited our shore are accorded with and will remember for a lifetime. "BULA " means "WELCOME" Get in touch with me and I can tailor madke your perfect Fiji holiday as well! Venaka (thank you)

18 February 2018

You probably never thought of visiting Israel! Well, this country has lots of great and unique things to offer! Visit the holy city Jerusalem or relax at one of the stunning beaches of Tel Aviv. Experience diving in the Red Sea, swim with dolphins or float in the Dead Sea. It’s called the Dead Sea because no fish can survive in the salty waters. Which is also renowned for its unique salts that promote health and healing properties. I spent one week with my best friend in Israel, driving from Eilat all the way up to Tel Aviv but we still did not manage to see everything, so we will definitely go back again. Is it safe? I’m sure this is a top question on many people’s mind when they think about travelling to Israel. I felt very safe and didn’t have that “I am tourist and I stand out” feeling that I get in many places. I was very comfortable taking my camera everywhere we went. Transport Public transportation is pretty good in Israel, so you can easily visit most places by bus or train, although renting a car will make things far more convenient. The rail network is also pretty spectacular, although it mostly covers the northern half of the country, so if you want to travel south you will need to take a bus. Flights There are various direct flights between Europe and Israel, with most flights arriving in Tel Aviv but also in Eilat. I flew from Germany to Eilat, rented a car and drove all the way up to Tel Aviv with my best friend. Please do not hesitate to contact me and I will send you my top travel tips to make you will have an unforgettable holiday.

07 February 2018

Are you up for an adventure and want to be blown away by nature? I went to Iceland last year and witnessed the most breathtaking waterfalls, glacier, icebergs, many amazing nature hot springs, countless volcanoes, lava deserts and of course the Northern lights - a true nature spectacle! After spending lots of time of doing research to create the perfect 6 days itinerary, my friends and I decided to rent a car and drove all of Iceland's scenic Ring Road. The Ring Road wraps its way around the country in a circular fashion – 1300km of mostly paved highway, this is your main road from which secondary roads break off, leading to further adventure. When planning a road trip through Iceland, break up your journey with detours along the many secondary roads which sprout off from the highway. There are so many spectacular villages, attractions and sights off the Ring Road itself that you’ll miss the majority of the country by not taking detours. Let me create you the perfect road trip with lots of inside tips I have gained during my time there. If you don’t like what I come up with, there is no obligation to move forward:). But I’m confident however I will be able to save you time as well as value Jasmina x