Illustrated Travel Journal
Since, as an illustrator, I can execute my customers’ projects regardless of location, I have been working from abroad from time to time since March 2023.
Together with my partner Christoph I’ve been working remotely from different cities in Europe for the past months. I regularly document my impressions of the cities we live in in my sketchbook. If you’re interested in sketchbook illustrations, short travel reports and recommendations, you’ve come to the right place!
LimaJanuary 2024
Centro de Lima
Saturday, January 13
Lima is Peru’s capital and has around 10 million inhabitants living in the city’s 43 districts. The different districts are very different in terms of architecture, infrastructure and security. While some parts of the historic city centre should be avoided due to high crime rates, however, some of the most beautiful historical buildings can be found in the historic center of the city.
Peruvian Fruits and Vegetables
Monday, January 8
Since Christoph and I have many friends in Lima and like the city very much, we wanted to stay in Lima for a bit longer. We had rented a lovely apartment in the Barranco district and felt right at home. On the first day we explored our quarter and of course also needed to do some grocery shopping. Usually we prefer buying at the local market but on our first day in Peru we didn’t have Peruvian cash and needed to do our shopping at the Peruvian supermarket "Tottus" where we were able to pay with card.
Inca Kola
Saturday, January 6
If you go to any supermarket, kiosk or restaurant in Peru, it is very likely that you will see bottles of different sizes filled with a bright yellow liquid. This bright yellow soda is called "Inca Kola" and is probably the most popular drink among Peruvians. Inca Kola has been produced and sold in Peru since 1935 and is still the only soft drink that has a larger market share in Peru than Coca Cola. The carbonated drink „Inca Kola“ is made from lemon verbena, among other things, and has a lemony, fresh, vanilla-like taste - but mainly tastes very sweet.
Costa Verde
Friday, January 5
At the beginning of January we flew from San José in Costa Rica to Lima, Peru. Peru and Lima were particularly important places for me on our trip, as I used to live and work in Lima for 12 months a few years ago. Thanks to that time, I know Lima very well and still have many friends there today. When we landed at Lima airport and took a taxi from the airport to our Airbnb, it felt like coming home for me. It took a few more days before I could really realize that I had finally returned to my beloved city of Lima.