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Where I've been in Asia
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Vietnam To Laos – Taking the Bus From Hanoi To Luang Prabang
Are you thinking about taking the bus from Vietnam to Laos? Here’s my account of the journey by bus from
My Complete Guide To All 5 Batu Caves (Day Trip From Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
Batu Caves is one of the top sights in Kuala Lumpur and just like the Petronas Twin Towers (aka KLCC)
Taking the boat from Siem Reap to Battambang, Cambodia
I decided to take the boat from Siem Reap to Battambang. It was neither the cheapest nor the fastest option, but
How To Do The Ulu Temburong National Park Tour, Incl. The Canopy Walk
If you google “Things to do in Brunei” one of the top results is bound to be the Ulu Temburong
How To Visit Atauro Island, East Timor
After Dili, Pulau Atauro is the second most visited region of East Timor. The island sits just off the coast
Melaka Stinks When You’ve Seen Penang – Why Melaka Wasn’t For Me
After three months in Malaysia, and falling head over heels first for Langkawi, then for Penang and George Town and
Things To Do In Dili, East Timor
Dili, East Timor’s capital at the Northern coast is without a doubt the most-visited part of the country. It’s a
A day trip to Ban Gioc Waterfall, Vietnam (plus Nguom Ngao Cave)
Ban Gioc waterfall is only slowly appearing on the Western tourist’s map of things to visit in Vietnam. But this
Angkor: A comprehensive list of the sights in Cambodia’s national treasure
In an effort to make it easier for you to assemble your Angkor itinerary, I have put together a list
Thailand guides: My favorite spots in Ayutthaya
Today, UNESCO World Heritage Site Ayutthaya is a sleepy town about 70 km north of Bangkok. But 250 years ago
Mingun – A Half-Day Trip from Mandalay, Myanmar
The third part of my basic Mandalay itinerary - read about Mandalay (and how to plan your visit) here and
Backpacking East Timor — All The Info You Need Before Your Trip
Traveling and even more so backpacking East Timor is more challenging than you’ll find it in most other destinations in
Where I've been in the Middle East
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Banksy’s Bethlehem — A street art tour through the city Jesus was born in
There are two main reasons to visit Bethlehem these days -- Christian religion and street art religion. Every year around Christmas, between
Visiting Jericho — The World’s oldest city
I wanted to visit Jericho because it would take me away from the cold rain in the mountains of Jerusalem
How to visit Israel’s Dead Sea
One of the must-do experiences in Israel is a bath in the Dead Sea. You can book a tour from
How to Hammam in Amman
I had arrived in Amman with rain pouring and temperatures hovering below 10°C. My large hotel room unimpressed with a
Crossing the southern land border from Jordan to Israel (Aqaba to Eilat)
I have received a bunch of questions about this one. So here's a quick write-up about how to cross the
Hiking in the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, Israel
Ein Gedi (also: En Gedi) is Israel's biggest oasis. Set between the Dead Sea and the Judean Desert, it has
My Choice Of Hotels In Jordan
Are you planning your once-in-a-lifetime Petra trip and are wondering where to stay in Jordan? Accommodation between Amman and Aqaba
An easy walk from Little Petra to the Monastery (Al-Deir) in Petra
In Madaba, I met a brother-and-sister hiking duo that had spent the past week walking (unguided) from Dana to Petra.
Nazareth: A walk in the old city for a new perspective
I went to Nazareth twice: The first time, it was mid-December, I had to spend a night there to catch
Traveling from Israel to Jordan over land (and without pre-arranged visa)
When I flew to Israel, it was with the intention to also jump across the border into Jordan to finally
Sea of Galilee — Tiberias, Hippos, Jesus & animals staring at me
The Sea of Galilee -- aka Lake Galilee, Lake Tiberias, Kineret, and Lake of Gennesaret -- is part of the Jordan
The Jordan Pass & why you should visit Jordan (beyond Petra)
So you are dreaming of going to Petra but don't really know what else there is to do in Jordan? Here's
Where I've been in Europe
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Tips For Finding Grape Picking Jobs During France’s Wine Harvest Season
This October I got the opportunity to work for almost two weeks in a grape picking job in the stunning
Montenegro, Tiny Have-It-All – A Complete Guide & 1-Week Itinerary
Nothing ever happens in Montenegro.' What makes young Montenegrins despair is a lucky circumstance for visitors. Most of the people we've
Public Transport 101 – Croatia
Croatia's public transport is well adapted to the needs of almost any type of traveler. There are half a dozen
Your guide to traveling Italy on budget by public transport
After one year of traveling through Italy--from Rome to Basilicata, Puglia, and Sicily in the South to Tuscany and North--it
The best view of Skadar Lake
A visit to Skadar Lake is not complete without a visit to Nenad and his older twin Predrag. Their father
Exploring Budva, Montenegro
The best way to enjoy Budva, Montenegro, is to find a place in or just outside the old town, spend
Klis Fortress
The imposing Klis Fortress - Tvrdava Klis in Croatian - caught my eye on the way from Zadar to Split.
Siena Hostel, Tuscany, Italy
My opinion on this one is about as split as it gets: on the one hand the unbeatable price and
Kotor & the Kotor Bay in a day
A comprehensive guide for 24 h (or more) in Kotor Bay: How to get there & around, what to see,
Montenegro Explorer: Lovcen National Park (plus Cetinje and Njegusi)
Lovcen National Park is one of five National Parks in tiny Montenegro. On the summit of Mount Lovcen, the second highest
Hostelling International: Hostel Santa Monaca, Florenz
The Hostel Santa Monaca has everything a great hostel needs: attentive staff, great location, good beds at a low price
Il Palio, Siena
In honor of my visit to Siena, which ends today, here is an emotional video about Il Palio, the ancient
Where I've been in Africa
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Visiting the Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest NP, Uganda
Here's a look back into my travel diaries: In 2012, I had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit the gorillas in
Down West: Why I’m Traveling Overland With African Trails
The tour is booked! Here's my thought process on why in the end I decided to go with African Trails
Travel & food stories: The Falafel Man
This is the story of the Falafel Man, a humble man selling the most delicious falafel I've ever tasted in
Travelling Sudan, pt. 5: …is a game of tennis
Yesterday I had found a little oasis in the Sahara desert: the Nubian Rest House in Karima. We get up before
Mvog Betsi Zoo pics (Yaounde, Cameroon)
2012-02-02 - Mvog Betsi Zoo, Yaounde, Cameroon, a set on Flickr. Mvog Betsi to me seemed like an extremely sad place.
The joys of camping: Azilan in Chefchaouen, Morocco
Where is it? Latitude: N 35,175980°/ Longitude: W 5,267086°/ Altitude: 763m When did we stay there? 15 to 16 October, 2011 (1
Got juice? (Food and drink in Africa, pt. 6)
Tropical Africa is full of exotic fruits. So the idea of serving fresh fruit juice to me was fairly obvious.
Cheat sheet: Visa & Immigration
I am German which is usually a very cool citizenship to have. Traveling in Europe is a breeze and most
How much is the fish? (Food and drink in Africa, pt. 3)
I remember the first meal I cooked for the truck group. For some reason, we had decided to have fish.
Cruising on the Niger from Mopti to Timbuktu (pics)
2012-11-22 to 24 - Cruising on the Niger from Mopti to Timbuktu, Mali, a set on Flickr. We slept on the
The joys of camping: Temara Plage, outside Rabat, Morocco
Where is it? Latitude: N 33,930014°/ Longitude: W 6,953782°/ Altitude: 86m When did we stay there? 19 to 20 October, 2011 (1
Sleeping Camel spit roast pics
2011-11-16/17 - Spit roast at the Sleeping Camel in Bamako, Mali, a set on Flickr. Due to diverse visa applications our