Asia
Travel destinations in Asia
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.
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…
A taste of Burmese mountain life: a 3 day hike from Kalaw to Inle Lake, Myanmar
The tingling sound of a bell informs people and animals alike that a train is approaching. It is a slow train that blasts its horn several times as it crawls…
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!
Let your imagination fly – floating over Bagan in a hot air balloon
Imagine a vast open landscape with a dazzling amount of temples small and large, made from reddish brown bricks and white sandstone. Wind bells tingle in the wind and golden…
Exploring Angkor Wat by bicycle: finding deserted temples hidden in the forest
The extensive Angkor temple complex and Angkor Wat in specific have been shortlisted by many travellers and travel institutions as one of the must-visit destinations in the world. It has…
5 delicious vegetarian street food snacks that you should try when you’re in South Korea
Being a vegetarian is not always easy in Korea. I've tried my best to find a couple of great meat-free street foods that you must try when you are in…
Traveling from Mandalay to Bagan by boat: slow travel at its finest
The most scenic way to travel from Mandalay to Bagan is to take the boat and spend your day slowly drifting down the Irrawaddy River. Read my travel story and…
Heaven is myth, Nepal is real – Our 5-day Poon Hill Trek in the Himalayas
Our first venture into the Himalayas was a 5-day trek to Poon Hill in the Annapurna Massif. We walked from tea house to tea house while enjoying the spectacular panoramas.
Soaring with eagles: paragliding in Nepal
When we were in Pokhara we tried paragliding for the first time in our lives. Read how it feels to jump off a cliff!
