Where to eat Vegan in Ubud, Bali

I’m not a vegan but the recent “clean eating craze”, has left me fascinated by the trending dietary belief systems. Gluten free, low GI, macrobiotic, vegan… I wanted to learn more. Particularly about vegan food. Growing up with the Belgian/French food culture, I’ve always been a little sceptical towards cooking without “the good stuff”, i.e […]

Where to Travel in Iran – our two week itinerary

Two Weeks in Iran: Our Southern Loop Adventure The moment we entered Iran, we knew it instantly:Two weeks was way too little time for this vast, fascinating country.Unfortunately, we can’t always take month-long holidays, so we figured — two weeks is better than nothing! That said, it meant we had to make some tough decisions […]

First Time Africa Travel: Where to Backpack

Botswana

So, you’ve decided to go for it—you’re going to venture into what many still unfairly call the scariest, darkest continent of them all. Let’s clear up that misconception right off the bat. Yes, some African countries come with their share of challenges, but Africa is enormous. Did you know that the entire USA, China, India, […]

Up close and personal with the Albanian Mountains in Valbona

hiking Valbona

Valbona: A Hidden Gem in the Albanian Alps The journey began in pitch darkness, on the side of a dirt road in northern Albania. I wasn’t alone—I had teamed up with a fellow traveller I’d met at a hostel. Our guesthouse owner in Shkoder had assured us that a bus would swing by to pick […]

Where to go in Bali – 10 Insider Tips

When I was living in Bali, my mailbox was flooded with emails from friends and acquaintances planning a trip to the Island of Gods, asking me which spots to hit. I probably should have written a standard answer to copy-paste in every reply, but just thinking about these places got me so excited that I […]

Fez, Morocco: a Perfect Quick Getaway

What is the perfect getaway, anyway? For me, it’s spending a few days in a new environment — leaving the familiar behind and diving headfirst into new smells, tastes, sounds, and sights. It’s that sense of sensory overload that somehow resets your system. You return home relaxed, energized, and inspired. I found exactly that in […]

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 […]

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