Special Places: Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda
Lake Bunyonyi: A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Africa Tucked away between dark forests of lush foliage, wild gorillas, and vast savannah plains lies a magical place called Lake Bunyonyi. Nicknamed “the place of little birds,†the lake is located in southwestern Uganda, near the borders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. […]
How to spend the weekend in Budapest (when you’ve already done the sightseeing)
Off the Beaten Path in Budapest: A Different Kind of Day You’re in Budapest and you’ve already ticked off the main tourist attractions — or maybe you’re just not in the mood. It happens… and that’s totally okay! Especially in a city like Budapest, where there are plenty of meaningful ways to spend your time […]
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 […]
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