Communicating abroad: when English is not an option
byMany people have told us that the reason why they don’t travel abroad is because they do not speak foreign languages. Indeed, we feel privileged to be…
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Sherkala Mountain – Mangystau province in Kazakhstan
byAfter taking the ferry from Baku (Azerbaijan) through the Caspian Sea, we made it to the quiet port town of Aktau in Kazakhstan. (For…
Ordaining as Novice Buddhist Monk in Luang Prabang
byThe powerful emotion reflected in Joulong’s young face and eyes is palpable. And for a good reason, he is about to enter an important…
Riding East. Magazine Out Now!
byIn this special edition of diariesof magazine, we share our journey from Portugal to Japan: which land route we took, which detours we made,…
24 Places to visit in Cuba
byThese are the 24 places to visit in Cuba. There is so much to visit in Cuba, but you should not miss these places…
A week in Normandy, a day at the Normandy Beach Race
bySome twenty years ago, my brother came up with the idea to jump on our motorcycles and ride to Normandy in order to see…
Quiz: How much do you know about Central Asia?
byCentral Asia, the mysterious -stan countries… the magnific countries behind the silk road… If you would like to test your knowledge and also learn…
Quiz: How much do you know about Kazakhstan?
byKazakhstan is the 9th largest country in the world. Located in central Asia, this immense country is almost forgotten from the rest of the…
Konglor Cave – Expedition in the Dark
byOne of the most popular trips in Laos is the legendary Thakhek loop, right in the middle of the country. The loop includes several…
Cuban Food – What to eat in Cuba
byBefore we left to Cuba, we talked to other travellers about Cuban food. ‘It’s not so bad’ was probably the most encouraging of all…
Nur-Sultan, the futurist capital of Kazakhstan
byIf you didn’t know that Nur-Sultan is the capital of Kazakhstan, you can be excused. In 2019, one year after completing its 20th anniversary as…
Freita Mountain – Portuguese Magic Mountains
byThe first time that I camped without my parents it was here, at the Serra da Freita. The parish invited the group that was preparing a…
Life is like riding a Unicycle
byIt all started with my friend Zé Tó and with a young fellow, his son João. Seeing him enjoy riding the unicycle sparked my curiosity. That day my friend…
The 26 most beautiful landscapes of Laos
byLaos is one of the least known countries in Southeast Asia. It is a landlocked country, being surrounded by Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and China. With such popular neighbours,…
15 Fun Facts about Japan
byThis is a list with some of the things that we found out were a bit different in Japan. some are just particularities of geography…
what to see and do in Kyoto
byWith its 1,600 Buddhist temples, 400 Shinto shrines, seventeen UNESCO world heritage sites, a handful of palaces and castles, zen gardens, one mysterious geiko…
Xochimilco: Mexico City’s hidden gem
byA few years back, Nadine came home from a girl’s night out with her good friend Sara and told me (with a slight smell…
Quiz: How much do you know about Cambodia?
byCambodia is a Southeast Asian country that spans between the Mekong Delta and the Gulf of Thailand in the south and the low-lying plains…
27 Good Reasons to visit Cambodia
byCambodia is a small country with so much to discover! The first time we visited Cambodia, we organised our 10-day trip around Siem Reap…
16 amazing Temples in Luang Prabang
byLuang Prabang is the heart of Laos and the heart of Lao Buddhism. It has been listed as a UNESCO heritage site in 1995 for its…
