Categorie: Destinations

Myanmar: land of infinite Buddhas

Myanmar: A Thousand? Try Hundreds of Thousands of Pagodas Myanmar is often called the “land of a thousand pagodas.” A thousand feels wildly inaccurate.“Hundreds of thousands” might be more fitting. The Burmese seem to dedicate their lives to honouring Buddha — and building pagodas, stupas, and temples. Each structure holds relics or statues of Buddha, […]

New Year’s Eve abroad: Hogmanay Street party, Edinburgh

Ringing in the New Year in Edinburgh: Hogmanay Street Party Magic As the end of the year approaches, that familiar question starts popping up again…“So… what are you doing on New Year’s Eve?”Cue the debates, the dilemmas, the decision-making. Two years ago, a few friends and I decided to switch things up and welcome the […]

What’s in… Palestine?

Israel is, agreeably, a popular travel destination that sees millions of visitor each year. But what about Palestine? As it is often forgotten by travellers or ignored because of its size, ‘danger’ or whatever the reasons may be. I felt the need to find out… What’s in palestine? Very competent barbers. Like in the olden […]

5 Quirky Things To Do in Manila

5 Wonderfully Weird Things to Do in Manila Manila is a vibrant city where everything seems possible. People are loud, full of life, and seem to know no embarrassment — at least, that’s what it looks like to an outsider. I only spent a couple of days in the metropolis, but I immediately LOVED it. […]

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 […]