• Around the world,  Before the World Tour,  Preparations,  TDM

    How to keep your cat during the trip around the world?

    Those who know me know that I am completely gaga about my cat Rosalie, whom I had to leave in France reluctantly during the world tour The question “who to leave Rosalie to” occupied my mind for several months Who to turn to? Naturally, we look back to the people who looked after Rosalie during my summer vacations: my sister, my girlfriends, the cat-sitters. However, keeping a cat for 11 months requires, in addition an excellent knowledge of cats (and diseases): Rosalie being cardiac the same vision as I have on Rosalie’s education and protection (e.g. food, window protection etc.) an environment equivalent to the one Rosalie had before (i.e.…

  • America,  Chile,  TDM,  Travel Journal

    Viña del Mar (Chile): New Year & Fireworks

    To us the best fireworks of Chile! How is Valparaíso better? Let me explain: Valparaíso’s fireworks are famous because the towns next to the bay launch their fireworks at the same time, creating a nice show. It’s not one firework that we had, but nine at once! Attending it from Viña del Mar or Valparaíso is about the same thing! Viña del Mar is only 8.5km from Valparaíso, accessible by metro and bus Part 1: Travel Diary Part 2: Practical Tips Part 1: Travel Diary How to get there We take a bus from Puerto Varas (which we leave with regrets) at 20h to arrive at 10h(más o menos) the…