Author: Sarah Van den Daele

Gili mini miny moe

Finding the right Gili For those of you who have not recently been inspecting the map of Indonesia, the Gili’s are three small islands just off the coast of Lombok, the island neighbouring Bali. All three Gili’s have that remote island vibe visitors look for. They’re all scooter and car free -which is very refreshing […]

Road tripping Oman

There’s only one way to truly explore Oman: by car or motorcycle. It doesn’t matter whether you’re cruising in a rental, hitching a ride, or relying on a friend’s wheels—just make sure you’ve got an engine to take you where the roads lead. Is it cheap? No. But here’s the catch: public transport won’t get […]

Stone Town Street Scenes

It’s been two years since I was in Africa — and I miss it. The warm atmosphere, the infectious laughter in the streets, kids singing and dancing all throughout the day, the sweet taste of exotic fruits, the sun that gives you that healthy glow… I even miss the pungent smell of sweaty African armpits […]

East Timor: not for rookies

When I told my friends I was going to Timor-Leste, many of them had no idea where it was. Some had never even heard of this country. Understandably, since it has only been an independent country for 11 years.

How to spend a €50 weekend in Copenhagen

I had been dreaming of going to Copehagen for such a long time, it was almost becoming an obsession. However, as we all know, Scandinavia can get quite pricey for us, outsiders. I had some time to spare but no cash to spend. Yet it had become an urge I just couldn’t resist any longer.  […]

10 Things I loved about Istanbul

There were more than 10 things I loved about Istanbul, but I’ve made a list of the most obvious and memorable reasons. 1. The Markets and Bazaars Visiting markets is by default my favorite thing to do while I’m traveling. It’s where you can get a feel for what local life is all about. It’s […]

Eating Penang

As I write this, I’m lying on the sofa, pants half open, thinking maybe I’ve overdone it. I’m on Pulau Penang, a small island off the coast of Malaysia, connected to the mainland by a 13.7km bridge. Charming! Chinese influence meets Western colonial style. And of course, there is the lush greenery around every corner, […]