Hosteling International: Planeta Hostel
There are more central hostels and budget hotels in Warsaw than the Planeta. However, thanks to the tram right in front the hostel is very well connected to the major…
Luang Prabang to Huay Xai – Luang Say Mekong River Cruise, Laos
After spending a few weeks in Luang Prabang, a cruise on the Mekong River seemed like the perfect way to cap off my first visit to Laos. I had not…
On My Way From Hue to Phong Nga: A Tour of the DMZ Vietnam
While remnants and stories about the Vietnam War are present all over Vietnam, I had not actively tried to learn more about it during my first seven weeks in the…
15 Unmissable Experiences In & Around Hoi An, Vietnam
Hoi An (also known as Fai-Foo or Fai Fo) in the center of Vietnam has become a mainstay of most backpackers’ routes through the country. The city’s name translates to…
Walking Home, week 16: Full circle
Day 106 – to Villaines-en-Duesmois At breakfast we talk about my route from Vougrey. I mention that on the way to Lyon I will pass very close to the Abbaye…
Walking Home, week 13: Gods’ plans
Although looking at history – old and new – I absolutely cannot believe in organized religion, I believe – after this journey more than ever – that a higher power…
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 night) What can you expect? The campground is…
ONE Germany in Tanzania
To get us started here’s a review of a trip to Tanzania I went on with my beloved NGO ONE. We went to Arusha and Dar es Salaam in October…