Hiking in Kazbegi, Georgia
The mountains and valleys of Kazbegi in Georgia hide some spectacular hiking trails and scenery. This travel story describes the bliss of walking in the Caucasus mountains.
Three amazing day hikes around Kazbegi, Georgia
I made three spectacular hikes in the area around Kazbegi, in Georgia. In this article I share my practical tips and trips for these hikes with you.
The cost of travel in Georgia – sharing our budget breakdown
Want to know how much money it costs to travel in Georgia? I'm sharing a detailed breakdown of my travel costs to give you an idea.
Swimming with whale sharks in Donsol – Star spotted giants
Want to know what it is like to swim with whale sharks? Read this travel story about my encounter with these maritime giants in the Philippines.
Exploring the Babile camel market and Valley of Marvels
A visit to the Valley of Marvels and the Babile Camel Market can easily be combined in a day trip from Harar. Be amazed at the sounds, colours and smells…
From Coron to El Nido: a boat expedition to paradise islands in Palawan
From paradise beach to prime snorkeling spot: we spent three blissful days on a boat in the warm waters of Palawan in the Philippines: read all about this beautiful trip…
Hiking Mt Hallasan in snowy conditions – Get your crampons on!
When we hiked Mt Hallasan in March, there was still plenty of snow on the mountain. It made for a gorgeous hike!
One day in Gondar: a perfect itinerary
These are my sightseeing tips about how to spend a day in Gondar, a beautiful and interesting city in northern Ethiopia. Make the most of your day with this itinerary.
Seeing the waves of Nazaré
A few times per year the waves in Nazaré, a small town on Portugal's Atlantic coast, swell to epic proportions. Watch how surfers defy all odds on these monster waves.
No laughing matter: Feeding wild hyenas in Harar
What do you do when you own a travel website called Say Yes To New Adventures and someone asks you if you feel like hand-feeding hyenas? Rhetorical question :-)
Experiencing Ethiopia’s village life: hiking in the mountains of Lalibela
If you are visiting Lalibela I highly recommend taking an extra two days to hike in the highlands to see magnificient panoramas and the local way of life.
Earth’s extremes: visiting the Danakil Depression in Ethiopia
The Danakil Depression: a region so surreal that you’ll wonder if you are actually still on Planet Earth. It is also known as Gateway to Hell, so come prepared.
