My trips

I had heard the name Seychelles Islands many times. But it was not until I considered to travel there that I actually learned the most basic things about them. I knew that they were an independent country formed by a group of islands in the Indian Ocean and that they were famous for their beaches. All of it is true. But there is so much more about this little island country. The Seychelles are home to only 100.000 people! (which I find fascinating considering that my small hometown of Mataro is larger). We spent 6 days and calculated that we probably crossed paths with a high percentage of those holding a Seychellois passport. The small country is the richest in Africa (yes, it is considered to be part of Africa). Even if most people live a simple life without many luxuries, one can feel that the lucky inhabitants of the islands are far away from poverty. The main reason is their political stability and the generous income from tourism.  American tourists started visiting the islan...