Tag: Asia

Eating dog in East Timor

Don’t Knock It Till You’ve Tried It It wasn’t a mistake. It was a conscious choice I made under the motto: don’t knock it till you’ve tried it. There I was, sitting in the hostel’s common room, chatting with a group of interesting travellers who had all found their way to a relatively unknown destination: […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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.

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, […]