A spiritual journey to Kyoto along the Kumano Kodo
byOne week to reach Kyoto from Tokyo, in a modern-day pilgrimage, taking in Kanazawa and rambling along the centuries-old trails of the Kii Mountain…
Travel Stories
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…
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,…
Western Canada: Mountains, Lakes and Wilderness
byI think it’s safe to say that many of us owe quite a lot to our parents. After all, they bring us into this…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Day Trips from Luang Prabang – What to visit Outside Luang Prabang
byTrue, the city of Luang Prabang has enough to keep one busy for a few days, but there are some sights outside town that should…
Berlengas – The Secret Islets off the Portuguese Coast
byThe Berlengas Archipelago is a group of Islands located off the Portuguese coast, opposite the town of Peniche. These islands are mainly made of…
What to visit in Luang Prabang
byLuang Prabang’s history goes back to the VII century, when it was conquered by Khun Lo, a Tai prince. The city is also connected…
Trapped by Coronavirus: The Day Motorcycle Travel Came to a Sudden Stop
byCoronavirus forced our world into lockdown. Millions flew home, stockpiled on toilet roll and hunkered down to see out the pandemic. But it’s not…
What to visit in Vientiane, Laos’ capital
byMany 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…
Incredible Day Trips From Vientiane
byIf you have visited everything you wanted to visit in Vientiane, and still have a couple of days to spare,there are a few detours…
Unknown facts about Laos
byWhenever we travel to a new country, it is always interesting to discover its obscure and bizarre side. Some of the unexpected facts have…
The Bizarre Buddha Park near Vientiane
byExpecting to find a series of golden Buddhas, as we got used to seeing them represented in the Buddhist temples, we were stunned by…
