Desert-dwelling elephant safari
Namibia’s remote Damaraland is home to the desert-dwelling elephant. The herds of the world’s largest land mammalsthat live here in the Namib desert, have adapted to life in this harsh…
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…
A romantic getaway close to Quito
From the unique Galapagos Islands to the iconic snow-capped peak of Cotopaxi. And from the relaxed beach vibes on the coast to the adrenaline-inducing anacondas and tarantulas in the Amazon…
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
A train arrives 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…
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…
Boating through the spectacular seascape of Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay, Vietnam
We set sail in the early morning. As we head out of the bay, local villagers living on floating houses connected by wooden planks and floating on wrapped styrofoam, have…
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…
Swinging monkeys and poisonous spiders in Cuyabeno, the Amazon
Drip, drip, drip, drip… The rainforest is named like that for obvious reasons, but the amount of rain banging down on us at this very moment is not just a…
In search of Ciudad Perdida, the Lost City: a four day hike through the Colombian jungle
I am laying in a very basic wooden bunk bed with my headlight on. I feel the breeze of the evening wind and hear birds tweeting and frogs croaking around…
