Part II. The best of Palawan
A couple of days ago, I started listing my 20 favourite things about Palawan, the Philippines. Today, I’m finishing off the list (Missed part I? Read it here) In no particular order,  What else makes Palawan so great?  11. Motorcycling through the country side  Rent a motorcycle or scooter in El Nido or […]
The Best of Palawan, Philippines. Part I.
As I mentioned in an earlier post, I recently vacationed in Palawan, a stunning island province in the Philippines. Its raw natural beauty and its remarkable people blew me away. Words don’t quite do it justice, but I hope these pictures can give you a glimpse of what made this place so special. In no […]
Capture the Colour
Last summer I found out about ‘Capture the Colour‘, a photo blogging contest organised by Travel Supermarket. The idea is simple: post 5 travel photo’s on your blog which best capture the colour of the five categories: red, blue, green, yellow and white. I loved the competition topic, but I didn’t have a blog at the […]
My Top Ten Experiences in Israel
In no particular order: 1.Shabbat Dinner with an Israeli Family After more or less getting chased off the market by an Orthodox Jewish man blowing his “you better close your shop, it’s Shabbat†horn, we headed to our Israeli friend’s home. There, we were welcomed with an elaborate and delicious Shabbat dinner. We learned about […]
Lazy travel: Sabah, Borneo
One Week Layover in Kota Kinabalu A one-week layover in Kota Kinabalu—or KK, as the locals and backpackers call it. Capital of Sabah, the second-largest state in Malaysia, nestled on the island of Borneo and famed for its rich natural diversity. Sabah boasts Malaysia’s highest peak, a UNESCO-listed tropical jungle, pristine beaches, world-class dive sites, […]
Sneak Preview The Philippines
Here is a quick post with a few pictures from the Philippines where I’m currently exploring the island of Palawan. So far I can only say, the PHILIPPINES are spectacular, diverse, enchanting… The people are eternal optimists, polite and always up for a laugh. Even though I’ve only been to two provinces of the country, […]
Backpacking in Africa? Yes you can!
First of all, let me clarify that by Africa, I mean the sub-Saharan continent. It’s quite different from traveling in North Africa, which follows a different set of “rules.” I often hear: “I’d love to go to Africa someday, but I’m afraid it’s unsafe, too expensive, and too difficult to get around. Can you really […]
8 Reasons to go on a trek when you don’t like trekking
Long hikes are really not my cup of tea. But when I found myself in Nepal last year, I noticed all the shops in Kathmandu were selling all kinds of trekking gear and gadgets. Travellers were eagerly stocking up on supplies and were either excited about their upcoming trek or pumped up about the one […]
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