Van Long is one of those places where you feel like time has stopped. Imagine misty wetlands surrounded by dramatic limestone cliffs with lush vegetation. There is just you and a local lady who doesn’t speak a single word of English. The only noises you hear are the splashing water as the bamboo boat goes into the wilderness and the sound of the langurs somewhere far … Continue reading Van Long: The Hidden-But-Not-For-Long Gem of Ninh Bình
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Sapa is a small rural town located in northern Vietnam, famous for its many, many rice fields, breath-taking mountainous range and relaxed atmosphere. After a long bus journey from Hanoi, I was greeted by a vivid sunrise as I stepped off the bus into Sapa. Unsure what to do or where to go though I was happy to finally stretch my legs. There were several … Continue reading Going on a 12 hour trek in Sapa when you hate trekking
Bali is considered by many as paradise on Earth and it is definitely an interesting place to visit. Here are my top 7 tips so that you go well prepared and know what to expect. Sim Card – if you intend to explore the island a sim card with data plan can be really handy. The easiest way to get one is at the airport, as … Continue reading 7 Things to Know Before You Go to Bali
Let’s be honest. Colombo is not one of the most exciting cities in the world but if you have some spare time at the airport I suggest that you head out and explore this South Asian capital. (But not at night. There is not much going on that time of the day.) The airport is around 45 minutes away from the city center and a … Continue reading Long Layover in Colombo? Here is what to do
At 1 am with gas masks hanging around our neck and only the light of our flashlights we started our steep climb up to the top of the mountain, followed by an even steeper descend of a few hundred meters right in the heart of the toxic Ijen Crater. Continue reading Ijen Crater: One Night in the Heart of the Toxic Volcano
