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, […]
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