How to Communicate while travelling: when English is not an option
Many 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…
Sherkala Mountain – Mangystau province in Kazakhstan
After 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
The powerful emotion reflected in Joulong’s young face and eyes is palpable. And for a good reason, he is about to enter an important…
24 Places to visit in Cuba
These are the 24 places to visit in Cuba. There is so much to visit in Cuba, but you should not miss these places…
Quiz: How much do you know about Central Asia?
Central 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?
Kazakhstan 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
One 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
Before 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
If 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
The 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…
The 26 most beautiful landscapes of Laos
Laos 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
This 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
With its 1,600 Buddhist temples, 400 Shinto shrines, seventeen UNESCO world heritage sites, a handful of palaces and castles, zen gardens, one mysterious geiko…
Quiz: How much do you know about Cambodia?
Cambodia 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
Cambodia 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
Luang 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…
Day Trips from Luang Prabang – What to visit Outside Luang Prabang
True, the city of Luang Prabang has enough to keep one busy for a few days, but there are some sights outside town that should…
What to visit in Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang’s history goes back to the VII century, when it was conquered by Khun Lo, a Tai prince. The city is also connected…
Unmissable Hike in the Mullerthal of Luxembourg
This is probably the prettiest of all the short hikes of the Mullerthal. It comprises some of the most enchanting, mossy woods of Luxembourg,…
What to visit in Vientiane, Laos’ capital
Many will say that there is little to do in Vientiane. For us, Vientiane’s charm comes precisely from being a small capital, that lives at…
