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Thailand: The Ultimate Travel Guide
The End of Our Journey Through Southeast Asia – The Long Road Back to France The End of Our Journey Through Southeast Asia – The Long Road Back to France A Journey Through South East Asia A Journey Home: From Bangkok to France via Athens Our long journey back to […]

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Thailand: The Ultimate Travel Guide
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 […]

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Thailand: The Ultimate Travel Guide
The Magic House: Chumphon – Slowing Down in a Hidden Gem The Magic House: Chumphon – Slowing Down in a Hidden Gem A Journey Through South East Asia Leaving Koh Samui, we embarked on a ferry to Chumphon, choosing to pause rather than rush on like most travelers. Despite initial […]

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From Ao Nang to Koh Samui: A Journey of Smooth Sailing and Unexpected Disappointment From Ao Nang to Koh Samui: A Journey of Smooth Sailing and Unexpected Disappointment A Journey Through South East Asia From the seamless journey through Thailand’s efficient transport system to the disappointing reality of Koh Samui’s […]

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Thailand: The Ultimate Travel Guide
Returning to Koh Yai Noi: A Slow Travel Escape in Thailand Returning to Koh Yai Noi: A Slow Travel Escape in Thailand A Journey Through South East Asia Koh Yai Noi welcomed us back with its familiar, unhurried charm. Unlike Thailand’s busier islands, it remained a sanctuary of quiet beaches, […]

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Thailand: The Ultimate Travel Guide
Returning to Ao Nang Beach, Thailand, After 14 Years: A Surprising Change Returning to Ao Nang Beach, Thailand, After 14 Years: A Surprising Change A Journey Through South East Asia Many years ago, Ao Nang didn’t leave much of an impression—but would it be different this time? Stopping for just […]

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Malaysia: The Ultimate Travel Guide
A Journey Through South East Asia – A Month in Kuala Lumpur A Journey Through South East Asia A Month in Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur offered us a month of contrasts—modern skyscrapers, vibrant markets, and hidden challenges. While it wasn’t a deep dive into every corner of the city, we […]

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Malaysia: The Ultimate Travel Guide
A Journey Through South East Asia – A Month in Melaka A Journey Through South East Asia Uncovering the Heart of Melaka: A Month of Culture, Cuisine, and Everyday Adventures Experience the magic of Melaka, where centuries-old history meets vibrant modern life. From exploring the iconic Jonker Street to perfecting […]

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Georgia: The Ultimate Travel Guide
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

Istanbul Misadventure: A Tale of Rain and Regret Istanbul Misadventure: A Tale of Rain and Regret Why Istanbul and I Don’t Get Along Returning to Istanbul after a decade, I hoped for a fresh perspective. Despite some challenges, we experienced moments of beauty and charm, offering a new glimpse into […]

24 Hours In Istanbul – Travel Stories

Turkey: The Ultimate Travel Guide
Catching The Doğu Express From Kars To Ankara Catching The Doğu Express From Kars To Ankara A 30-Hour Adventure Across Eastern Turkey When researching the easiest overland route from Georgia to Eastern Europe, I discovered the most straightforward path was through Turkey. During my search, I came across vague references […]

The Dogu Express Across Turkey – Travel Stories

A Vagabond Life
Traveling from Hopa to Kars in Far Eastern Turkey Traveling from Hopa to Kars in Far Eastern Turkey A Spectacular Mountain Bus Journey I wasn’t sure what to expect on this journey, but we traveled through the most spectacular countryside, with towering mountains and deep gorges housing rushing rivers. We […]

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Georgia: The Ultimate Travel Guide
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

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 […]

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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

Mongolia; The Ultimate Travel Guide
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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A Vagabond Life: The Ultimate Travel Guide
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

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

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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

Laos: The Ultimate Travel Guide
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 […]

Mekong Slow Boat Through Laos – Travel Stories