GlobeTrotterellando: wild

Sunbathing in a postcard - Rekawa - Sri Lanka

16:41

Ingredients:

- A motorbike;

- A road in the middle of the the rice fields;

- Some wild buffalos;

- A desert beach.

Recipe:

- At the 203 km marker of the Hambantota road, take the little street on the right (if coming from Tangalla) and follow the sign "Turtle Watch";

- The road runs first in a tiny village and then next to rice fields where you'll see buffalos soaking in the water or crossing your path;

- After a few turns you'll reach the "Turtle Watch" centre with a small museum and that organises evening tours @8 pm to see baby turtles running to the see;

- Leave your motorbike at the center and walk the few meters that divides you from a spectacular place: the Rekawa beach is a gift of the nature...kilometres of unspoiled dunes of sand, palm trees and high and strong waves... a postcard beach you'll never forget!

This way to PARADISE - Elafonisos - Greece

13:08

Ingredients:
- Crystal clear light blue hot seawater;

- A small island with white sandy beaches;

- Sun umbrellas made with palm leaves.

Recipe:

- The above ingredients made you think this is a recipe about a remote island lost somewhere in the ocean and hard to reach? Not the case… The main ingredient of this recipe is the unexpected beautiful ELAFONISOS!

- Take the ferry that leaves from Pounta (near Neapolis Laconia) and in 10 minutes you’ll reach this dream island. A small fisherman village with blue and white houses, shops and restaurants will welcome you;

- Follow the street that goes south, direction Simos Beach. The desolated landscapes with cactus and aloe trees, will guide you to the sign “This way to Paradise”. After a short walk, you’ll reach a postcard beach: white thin warm sand, crystal blue water, green and wild trees… the only sound you’ll hear is the water caressing the sand!

- This tiny little gem should belong to Maldives or the Caribbean, but luckily for everyone, it is in the mythological Greece and everyone has the chance to enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of this white and blue paradise!

Tell a story in the remotest pub - Scotland

21:02

Ingredients:

- The remotest peninsula in Britain: Knoydart Peninsula;

- A cold beer and some folk music at the mainland Britain's and Scotland's remotest pub (www.theoldforge.co.uk );

- A nice man of the Highland of Scotland who moved to this wild land.

Recipe:

- Take the ferry that from Mallaig slowly navigate to Invierie and enjoy the 45 minutes journey surrounded by the dramatic scenery of the Scottish West coast;

- Once arrived at the pier, take the road on your right and in 5 minutes, you’ll reach the famous remotest pub in England;

- When you’ll open the door the typical smell of whisky mixed with food aromas coming from the kitchen, will make you feel warm and welcome;

- The best part of this place are the people… spend time chatting with them and even if it will be really really hard for a no-scottish person to understand them, their smile and their ability to tell story will be the cherry on top of an unforgettable wild experience.

Discover the colours of the water in Slovenia – PART 2

11:33

Ingredients:

* see the recipes Part 1 and add:

- The tranquility of the lake;

Recipe:

- Leave behind the Peričnik Waterfall and follow the road that takes to Bled, the lovely charming village that lays near the glacial Lake Bled;

- The fairytale castle and the little church on the island are the cherry on top of this lake with its bluish greenish colours (Pantone 5493M – 570CP – 310CP and many more…) that you can fully enjoy walking on the silent path that encloses it;

- Back in your car, follow the road that takes to Ribčev Laz a tiny village with a very few houses and hotels, surrounded by high mountains and that faces what seems to be a mirror more than a lake;

- The water of the Bohinj Lake is coloured by the reflection of the green trees, the old church, the high mountains… (Pantone: rainbow!!!)

Two short recipes and infinity shades of colours… the Nature is a great painter!!

Discover the colours of the water in Slovenia – PART 1

16:03

Ingredients:

- A small country with many different landscapes: Slovenia;

- Water in different shapes and colours;

- A Pantone color chart to find out if the color you see exists for real;

Recipe:

- From the lovely Kobarid, take the road that goes north and enjoy the drive and the dramatic landscape around you: high mountains covered with green trees and snow on the top… it is already looking like a fairytale place and it is only the beginning!;

- A few km before Bovec, take an unpaved road on your right and drive till the very end of it. Follow the sound of the water slowly flowing and check out the stunning colour of the Soĉa River: an impressive mixture of Pantone 325HC, Pantone 326C, a pinch of Pantone 283U and 3395CP…

- Keep driving, passing the crowded sky area of Kranjska Gora until you reach Mojstrana. From here, follow the signs that lead you to one of the highest and spectacular waterfall in Slovenia: Peričnik Waterfall;

- The strong pouring of the water and its candid white colour (Pantone 11-0602) contrast with the dark and motionless rocks… Have a walk behind the waterfall; it will be a fresh, wet but funny experience!

The same water… many different colours!

Wellness zone in the wild - Corfù (Greece)

10:03

Ingredients:
- A gorgeus island: Corfu;
- Inviting blue sea;
- A long walk through quicksand and many nudists (uhm...!) on Agios Georgios Beach;
- A wild and natural wellness zone.

Recipe:

- Early in the morning, with some supplies, take your motorbike and look for the famous Agios Georgios Beach;
- Absolutely don't stop where the crowd is, keep walking and pass the nudist area (keep looking at the sea, keep looking at the sea, keep looking at the sea!!!) It will be worth the effort!!
- This adventurous path will take you at the end of the beach, where, hidden on your right, you will see tiny desolated beaches with weird beige stones;
- Grab one little stone, immerse it in the blue warm water of the sea and cover your body with this greysh mud;

Enjoy your free, dirty but healthy natural mud bath!

Bizarre means of transport on the Andaman Sea - Thailand

10:09

Ingredients:

- One ticket (350 Baht one way /9 €);

- One longtail boat to Phang Nga;

- A strange princess-dressed girl;

- A nice toothless Captain;

- A motorbike.

Recipe:

- Take a motorbike rented in Krabi and go for a nice day trip on the Andaman Sea;

- Ask everybody for directions to the lost harbour near Amina Bungalow (Koh Yao Noi);

- Wait for the ferry at...they said 11.00? Maybe 10.30? 11.30???

- Enjoy the long wait with the bizzarre people around you;

- Try to help the nice toothless Captain loading up the heavy motorbike on the roof of the wooden longtail boat that is going to bring you to Phang Nga;

- Enjoy the journey and the smile of the toothless Captain;

- Watch your motorbikes's unloading process munching good and tasty popcorn.

A shed with view on the Burma border - Thailand

19:58

Ingredients:

- A guesthouse on the Thai bank of the river Moei in Mae Sai;
- Sunset light;
- A friendly owner;
- Unexpected roommates.

Recipe:
- With your motorbike, drive to the guesthouse that lay on the thai bank of the river Moei which forms the natural border line between Thailand and Burma.

- A friendly man will welcome you and will accomodate you in one of the sheds made of bamboo that face the river.
- In the pink light of the sunset, enjoy the view of Burma... it looks so different from the pacefull Thailand even if it's so close.

- Lay down on the comfy bed in your shed, listening to the sound of the flowing river and of the nature... before turning the lights off, remember to wish goodnight to the other room mates: litlle funny geckos!