Portuguese Rice Fields – where to find them
byWe’ve always believed that the rice we ate on our table came from Asia. That is because every time we thought of rice, we associated…
Tips & Tricks
Foraging Wild Garlic in Luxembourg
byYears ago some good friends of ours, who are also experienced foragers, introduced us to the wonderful world of wild garlic. They prepared a…
Is it ok to photograph Wildlife? Yes, but… | Ethical Mistakes while photographing wildlife
byOur planet’s wildlife is suffering multiple issues caused by different sources. Besides the decrease in their habitat’s area due to deforestation, they also face challenges related to climate change…
Wild Daffodils in the forest of Lellingen (Luxembourg)
byLocated in the northern countryside of Luxembourg, Lellingen is an almost forgotten small hamlet that comes to life and to the limestone in April,…
How to Communicate while travelling: 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…
Unmissable Hike in the Mullerthal of Luxembourg
byThis is probably the prettiest of all the short hikes of the Mullerthal. It comprises some of the most enchanting, mossy woods of Luxembourg,…
Game Drives, lodges and sundowners. Tips for your first Safari to Africa
by“What’s the nicest place you’ve ever been?” I’m sure most avid travellers have been asked that question on numerous occasions. Also, I’m sure most…
Jjimjilbang – South Korean sauna
byThere are at least two reasons why you should try a jjimjilbang (the South Korean sauna) when you come to South Korea. The first…
South Korea to Japan with ferry (Donghae to Sakaiminato)
byIn a previous article, we wrote about how to get your motorbike from Vladivostok (Russia) to Donghae (South Korea). If you are interested in…
South Korea with our motorbike – Vladivostok to Donghae
byWe have travelled with our motorbike from Vladivostok to Donghae (South Korea). In this article, you will find all the information regarding how to…
Russia Visa – how to get a Russian visa (2019)
byAs a tourist, there are two types of visas that one can apply to in order to visa Russia: tourist visa and transit visa….
13 Fun facts about Cuba
byFor us, fun facts are all these things that we see in a specific country and we don’t see elsewhere. Things that are typical…
Mongolia Visa – how to get a Mongolian visa
byWe called the Mongolian Embassy in Almaty and asked what was needed in order to get a Mongolian visa. In our case, we had…
Practical info about Kyrgyzstan – with or without your own vehicle
byThis is our quick guide with some insights and information with practical info about Kyrgyzstan – with or without your own vehicle. We hope…
Kyrgyzstan: Things to know
before you go
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We drew a route from Portugal to Japan, and were happy to find out that Kyrgyzstan would be on our way. Because we are…
The top 10 things to see and do in Samarkand (Uzbekistan)
bySamarkand is one of the greatest Silk Road cities. Throughout the centuries it has been taken by the great emperors (Alexander the Great, Genghis…
Travelling during ramadan
yes or no?
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Are you going to visit a Muslim country and your visit falls on Ramadan? Here are a few things that you should know when…
The Border Crossing – Beyneu (Kazakhstan) to Uzbekistan
byBelow is some useful information about the Border Crossing from Beyneu (Kazakhstan) to Karakalpakistan (Uzbekistan), as well as a more detailed summary of the…
Caspian Sea Ferry Crossing
Baku to Aktau
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Below is some useful information about the Caspian Sea Ferry Crossing from Baku to Aktau (Azerbaijan to Kazakhstan) as well as a more detailed…
How To Get An Uzbek Visa
(As of June 2018)
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UPDATE AUGUST 2018 A few days after we got our visa as explained below, the Uzbek authorities simplified the procedure to get a visa and…
