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The Journey Home – Bangkok, Doha and Athens The Journey Home – Bangkok, Doha and Athens Eventually, every journey has to come to an end. After months travelling through Southeast Asia, it was time to begin the long journey back to France. Not that we were rushing. That has never […]
Prachuap Khiri Khan: A Wonderful Town – Our New Favorite Place in Thailand Prachuap Khiri Khan: A Wonderful Town – Our New Favorite Place in Thailand A Journey Through South East Asia Prachuap Khiri Khan quickly became our favorite town in Thailand. Arriving by minivan, we settled into a centrally […]
Prachuap Khiri Khan: A Wonderful Thai Town
Chumphon – The Place We Almost Missed Chumphon – The Place We Almost Missed Leaving Koh Samui came with no great sadness. Some places capture your imagination and quietly become part of your travel story. Others simply become a place you passed through. For us, Samui was the latter. After […]
The Magic House: Chumphon Thailand
Koh Samui – The Island That Wasn’t For Us Koh Samui – The Island That Wasn’t For Us Leaving Koh Yao Noi was always going to be difficult. Not because we were heading somewhere unknown, but because we were leaving exactly the kind of place we love. A place where […]
Koh Samui: Is This The Most Over Touristed Place In ...
Koh Yao Noi – Returning to a Place We Loved Koh Yao Noi – Returning to a Place We Loved There are places you visit once and enjoy, places you remember fondly, and then there are places that somehow stay with you long after you have left. The kind of […]
Koh Yai Noi: A Tranquil Escape in Thailand’s Andaman Sea
Ao Nang – An Airport, A Tourist Circus and a Ferry to the Past Ao Nang – An Airport, A Tourist Circus and a Ferry to the Past Over the years I have travelled through Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport more times than I care to remember, and I have […]
Ao Nang Beach Thailand Stories: A Quick Stop In Ao ...
Kuala Lumpur – The Detour We Never Planned Kuala Lumpur – The Detour We Never Planned We arrived at Kuala Lumpur’s BTS bus station somewhere out in the far-flung suburbs of this vast, sprawling city. Like most large Asian transport hubs, it seemed to exist in a parallel universe where […]
Kuala Lumpur Stories: Tales From A Month In K.L
Melaka – Sunsets, Spritzes and the Beginning of a Dental Saga Melaka – Sunsets, Spritzes and the Beginning of a Dental Saga Melaka sits on the Strait of Melaka. Conveniently enough, that’s how it got its name. Once the greatest maritime trading port in the region, ships from China, India, […]
Melaka Diaries: A Month of History, Flavors, and Relaxation
The Start Of A Journey Through Southeast Asia | Singapore & Malaysia Heading North Again – Singapore to Melaka Singapore to Melaka, Malaysia The time had come to start heading north again. Our eventual destination was France, but there was no rush to get there. We had an extended four-month […]
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Touring the Vineyards of Khaketi Touring the Vineyards of Khaketi An unforgettable journey through Georgia’s ancient wine country Nestled in the heart of Georgia’s wine country, our base in Telavi provided the perfect gateway to the renowned Khaketi Wineries. The journey through rolling vineyards, with the majestic Caucasus Mountains as […]
Touring Khaketi Wineries Georgia – Travel Stories
Georgia to Turkey (On a Bus) – Chaos at the Border & Torrential Rain Georgia to Turkey (On a Bus) Chaos at the Border… and Torrential Rain In a perfect world we would have taken the direct route from Tbilisi to Kars through Armenia, but relations between Turkey and Armenia […]
Georgia To Turkey On A Bus – Travel Stories
Our Journey to Sheki, Azerbaijan Our Journey to Sheki, Azerbaijan A story of mountains, history, and heartfelt hospitality Our journey to Sheki, Azerbaijan was a delightful immersion into a region steeped in history and warm hospitality. Nestled in the lush foothills of the Greater Caucasus Mountains, Sheki welcomed us with […]
Exploring Sheki Azerbaijan – Travel Stories
Our Time in Baku, Azerbaijan Our Time in Baku, Azerbaijan A story of ancient charm and modern wonder Our time in Baku, Azerbaijan unveiled a captivating mix of ancient history and modern innovation, blending vibrant culture with stunning cityscapes. Arriving in the city felt like stepping into a place where […]
Exploring Baku Azerbaijan – Travel Stories
Travelling in Azerbaijan: A Country of Contrasts and Extreme Wealth Travelling in Azerbaijan A Country of Contrasts and Extreme Wealth We landed at Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku in the afternoon, and our Airbnb host had arranged a car to collect us — a nice change from the usual […]
Travelling In Azerbaijan – Travel Stories
Gobi Desert Day 11 | Hustai National Park to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Gobi Desert Day 11 Hustai National Park to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Travelling In The Gobi Desert Day 11: Hustai National Park to Ulaanbaatar (The Last Day) Distance: 140 km The Final Adventure: Farewell to the Gobi Our last day dawned […]
Travelling In The Gobi Desert Day 11 – Travel Stories
Gobi Desert Day 10 | Hustai National Park, Mongolia Gobi Desert Day 10 Hustai National Park, Mongolia Travelling In The Gobi Desert Day 10: Holy Mountain to Hustai National Park Distance: 240 km On our tenth day, we set out in search of the elusive Takhi, the last truly wild […]
Travelling In The Gobi Desert Day 10 – Travel Stories
Gobi Desert Days 8 & 9 | Flaming Cliffs to Holy Mountain, Mongolia Gobi Desert Days 8 & 9 Flaming Cliffs to Holy Mountain, Mongolia Travelling In The Gobi Desert Days 8 & 9: Flaming Cliffs to Holy Mountain Southern Gobi, Distance: 400 km We awoke to a breathtakingly clear […]
Travelling In The Gobi Desert Day 8 and 9 – ...
Gobi Desert Day 7 | Flaming Cliffs (Bayanzag), Mongolia Gobi Desert Day 7 Flaming Cliffs (Bayanzag), Southern Gobi, Mongolia Travelling In The Gobi Desert Day Seven: From Khongoryn Els Sand Dunes to the Flaming Cliffs Southern Gobi, Distance: 170 km The next morning greeted us with clear, sunny skies and […]
Travelling In The Gobi Desert Day 7 – Travel Stories
Gobi Desert Day 6 | Khongoryn Els Sand Dunes, Mongolia Gobi Desert Day 6 Khongoryn Els Sand Dunes (Duut Mankhan, The Singing Dunes), Southern Gobi, Mongolia Travelling In The Gobi Desert Day Six: Yolyn Am to Khongoryn Els Sand Dunes (Duut Mankhan, The Singing Dunes) Southern Gobi, Distance: 250 km […]
Travelling In The Gobi Desert Day 6 – Travel Stories
Gobi Desert Day 5 | Yolyn Am Ice Canyon, Mongolia Gobi Desert Day 5 Yolyn Am Ice Canyon, Southern Gobi, Mongolia Travelling In The Gobi Desert Day Five: White Cliffs to Ice Canyon (Yolyn Am) Central Gobi, Distance: 240 km Shower Day! On day five, our destination was one of […]
Travelling In The Gobi Desert Day 5 – Travel Stories
Gobi Desert Day 4 | White Cliffs (Tsagaan Suvarga), Mongolia Gobi Desert Day 4 White Cliffs (Tsagaan Suvarga), Central Gobi, Mongolia Travelling In The Gobi Desert Day Four: Ich Gazaryn Chuluu National Park to White Cliffs, Distance: 220 km We woke to the sight of camels wandering through the ancient […]
Travelling In The Gobi Desert Day 4 – Travel Stories
Gobi Desert Day 3 | Ich Gazaryn Chuluu National Park, Mongolia Gobi Desert Day 3 Ich Gazaryn Chuluu National Park, Eastern Gobi, Mongolia Traveling in the Gobi Desert Day 3: Ich Nacht Nature Reserve to Ich Gazaryn Chuluu National Park Eastern Gobi, Distance: 280 km On the third day in […]
Travelling In The Gobi Desert Day 3 – Travel Stories
Gobi Desert Day 2 | Ich Nacht Nature Reserve, Mongolia Gobi Desert Day 2 Ich Nacht Nature Reserve, Eastern Gobi, Mongolia Traveling in the Gobi Desert Day 2: Ich Nacht Nature Reserve, Eastern Gobi On our second day in the Gobi Desert, we journeyed from Ich Nacht Nature Reserve to […]
Travelling In The Gobi Desert Day 2 – Travel Stories
Gobi Desert Day 1: Ulaanbaatar to Ich Nart Nature Reserve | Mongolia Gobi Desert Day 1 Ulaanbaatar to Ich Nart Nature Reserve, Mongolia Our Gobi Desert adventure began on a biting cold and windy day in Ulaanbaatar. We set off for Ich Nart Nature Reserve in the Eastern Gobi, hoping […]
Travelling In The Gobi Desert Day 1 – Travel Stories
Eleven Days in the Gobi Desert | Mongolia Eleven Days in the Gobi Desert Travel the Gobi Desert, Mongolia In May 2019, four friends set off on an ambitious overland journey from Mongolia to Istanbul. Our adventure began in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia’s fascinating, slightly chaotic, and endlessly energetic capital city. We […]
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Exploring Ulaanbaatar: A Cultural Adventure | Mongolia Exploring Ulaanbaatar A Cultural Adventure in Mongolia Our time in Ulaanbaatar was a vibrant mix of local culture, captivating sights, and unexpected delights. From hearty traditional meals to spontaneous karaoke nights and historic landmarks, the city offered a perfect blend of modern energy […]
A Trip To Ulaanbaatar Mongolia – Travel Stories
Our Honest Experience on Gili Trawangan Our Honest Experience on Gili Trawangan Beautiful beaches, vibrant marine life… but one major issue We arrived on Gili Trawangan in the Gili Islands from Bali, filled with anticipation and curiosity about what all the hype was about. As we stepped onto the island, […]
Gilie Islands Indonesia – Travel Stories
Our Return to Bali: Alam Indah & Alam Gili Our Return to Bali: Alam Indah & Alam Gili A peaceful and heartfelt escape in 2018 We came back to Bali in early 2018 for a well-deserved rest. Our primary motive wasn’t just to visit Bali, but to spend some time […]
Ubud Bali Indonesia – Travel Stories
Never Say Never: Our Unexpected Trip to Ubud, Bali Never Say Never: Our Unexpected Trip to Ubud, Bali From “I’ll never go to Bali” to a surprisingly peaceful escape I said I’d never do it, never ever go to Bali. Too many unruly tourists, too much commercialism, and an overload […]
Bali Indonesia – Travel Stories
Ao Nang Beach, Krabi, Thailand: A Relaxing, Rainy Getaway Ao Nang Beach, Krabi, Thailand: A Relaxing, Rainy Getaway A Journey Through South East Asia From Bangkok to Ao Nang Beach, Krabi, we experienced a rainy retreat, quirky hotel quirks, and stunning scenery. After two months of adventure, we look back […]
Ao Nang Beach Krabi Thailand – Travel Stories
Bangkok: From Disappointment to Discovery—A Culinary Journey Bangkok: From Disappointment to Discovery—A Culinary Journey A Journey Through South East Asia Bangkok always holds a special place in our hearts, especially for its vibrant food scene. On this visit, we were eager to revisit Aquatini, our favorite riverside restaurant known for […]
Bangkok Thailand – Travel Stories
Mekong Slow Boat Laos: Our Second Trip Down the River Mekong Slow Boat Laos: Our Second Trip Down the River Stunning scenery, kind locals… and a lost credit card drama! This was our second trip down the Mekong River on the famous slow boat from Thailand into Laos. We loved […]
