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Taipei is a foodie heaven and dream destination for those who love to hike during the day and try all the different culinary treats in the evening. Taipei is the capital city of Taiwan and still not as much visited by Western tourists as other countries in Asia. I am not sure why, because Taiwan... Continue Reading →
Turkey is known for a wide range of things, Istanbul and Cappadocia are among some of the most popular "attractions". Besides that, Turkey has a very rich history, mouthwatering cuisine, incredible variety in landscapes, unique old and new architecture, beautiful beaches and very friendly people. Istanbul being the capital city, is a vibrant metropolis and... Continue Reading →
The Philippines is the place to be for island hopping lovers and there is plenty of island hopping to do. The country consists of more than 7000 islands of which about 2000 are inhabited. Pretty insane right? I visited the Philippines in late November 2019 and covered quite a lot of nice spots in 12... Continue Reading →
Usually, I don't plan my trips very far in advance, but I always have plenty of options in mind. September 2019, however, was different. I had no idea and at the same time too many ideas of places I still wanted to visit. I just couldn't decide. Since I had planned a trip to the... Continue Reading →
Tips on how to prepare and pack for a backpacking trip From personal experience I can tell that practice makes (close to) perfect! I have learned a lot over the past years. The more I travel the better prepared I arrive at my destination. Especially when you're going on a trip where you plan to... Continue Reading →
Backpacking trip in the Philippines, first days in Bohol
When I saw Beijing on my January 2019 roster, I was not particularly excited. Of all the different cities I have visited, there are only very few which I didn't really like and Beijing was one of them. "Was" indeed, because the forst visit was quite short so I didn’t have a great experience. The... Continue Reading →
Myanmar/Burma is still a relatively "undiscovered" country, compared to it's surrounding SE Asian countries. This is mostly because of the fact that it has been under a military dictatorship for nearly 50 years and only became a democratic country in 2015. It is still very underdeveloped in many areas and even one of the most... Continue Reading →
Hong Kong is incredible, is what I heard from all my colleagues. Well, my first visit to Hong Kong (HK) wasn't particularly one for the books, at least not in a positive way. Rain, zero visibility and a romantic night spent with the toilet due to food poisoning did not make me a big fan... Continue Reading →
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