A pond reminiscent of a Claude Monet painting. A little far from the nearest large city Nagoya (about 2h drive). Since we were only 45min away in Seki where I wanted to buy a kitchen knife (I did buy one!),…
Legoland Nagoya
That probably was the highlight of our trip to Osaka and Nagoya. After a miserable time at Universal Studio in Osaka, Legoland was a breath of fresh air. No need to turn over your wallet to them and queue incessantly…
Seven Coloured Earth in Chamarel
The seven coloured earth in Chamarel is one of the most popular inland attractions in Mauritius. As far as I know, it’s the only one of its kind in the world. Layered across an area of roughly 400 metre square…
Black River Gorges
The Black River Gorges National Park on the highlands in central Mauritius stretches over more than 50 km and is a sight to behold. The best view is probably from the viewpoint on the way to Chamarel, famous for the world-unique…
La Vanille Nature Park
We’ve had a giant tortoise – Mingie – in the family since before I was born. My uncle took it home one day when he was young. It fitted into his pocket then. Today, that same tortoise weighs a few…