Airbnb Alternatives
Most people know Airbnb as a good alternative to a hotel/hostel, or even CouchSurfing, but what many people miss is…
Popular Islands in Thailand
Thailand has some of the most popular islands and beaches in the world. But there is a debate about which places are the most visited.
Lebanon
About a month ago I was in Lebanon but because of travels I did not have time to update the…
Shooting range in Ukraine on a “shoestring”
Don’t want to take a guided shooting range tour for $300 just to shoot 2 different machine guns? Here is…
Hitchhiking “home” to Sofia, Bulgaria
Would this be the final day of hitchhiking on this trip? Only a few days earlier I started hitchhiking from…
Hitchhiking through Kosovo to Kumanovo, Macedonia
The day after the big mountain walk in Kukes, Albania, I wake up feeling great. Even the legs are okay,…
Hitchhiking to Kukes, Albania
The next day I walk out of Bar, Montenegro towards east and then start hitchhiking. There is no shadow in…
Bar, Montenegro
Early morning again. Last night I had checked into a homestay in Trebinje, Bosnia & Herzegovina. Today I was going…
Trebinje (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Although a bar girl in Dubrovnik tells me there is very little chance I will find a ride from Croatia…
Bulgaria protests
Bulgaria protests against the corrupted government, now at the 26th day with reported more than 100 000 people gathering protesting…
Reconstruction of Sofia Women’s Market (Zhenski Pazar)
One of the most famous spots in Sofia (Bulgaria), the Zhenski Pazar (Women’s market), is currently undergoing a reconstruction. This charming market if…
Cambodia scams
Beware of scam. When you reach the school in the village, tour guide will give you pack of exercise books…
Nan to Uttaradit (through Den Chai)
Next step after Nan was Den Chai, the closest town with a train station. I was already loving Nan and…
Laos / Thailand border (north)
I had chosen a “difficult” border crossing both out of curiosity and as a challenge. It was not in the…
Manila, Philippines
To prolong my Thai visa with a month I had to go out of the country and then fly in…
Ko Phi Phi
Ko Phi Phi was one of those places that surprised me – in a good way. I had expected a…
Ko Lanta
After living city life for a while it was time for me to find a beach. I checked Google Maps…
Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur
To travel from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur there are several options. My idea was to see something on the…
Singapore to Johor Bahru (Malaysia)
Today I arrived to Johor Bahru from Singapore. To travel from Singapore to Johor Bahru is fast, cheap and easy…
Sri Lanka – a travel story
Part 2 – enjoy the road, not the goal The next day i go up early but take it easy…
Sri Lanka – a travel story
Part 1 – a land of smiling faces I didn’t plan to write a travel log for Sri Lanka, only to do…
Rama, Nicaragua
After Bluefields I take a panga/speed boat to Rama. This journey takes 2 hours and goes on a beautiful river…
Hospital visits in Nicaragua
In the end of my stay on Little Corn Island I had a strange pain in my lung that came when I…
Bluefields, Nicaragua
Bluefields gave me a really good vibe straight away. Maybe was it also the feeling of being on the road…
Caribbean Islands – Corn Island(s)
My 1½ month stay on Little Corn Island, a Caribbean island in Nicaragua, ended a few days ago. I came to the…
Akumal, Mexico
In the start of my Central America trip I visited a beach in Akumal, Mexico. Akumal was founded in 1958…
Caribbean Islands – Caye Caulker, Belize
One of the first Caribbean islands I stayed on during my travels in Central America was Caye Caulker in Belize, which probably…
Chicken buses in Central America
Here in Central America there are not too many options when it comes to HOW to travel. In a few…
Dangerous travel destinations
A hot topic between travelers is which cities or countries that are the most dangerous to visit. Everyone have their…
Travelling alone VS travelling with a friend
Sometimes we travel alone and sometimes we travel together with one or more friends. Both variants are great and should…
Central America visa
Many people come to Central America to backpack during a long time but get visa problems after 3 months. This…
Central America trip so far / back to work
While my vacation ended this week, my Central America trip is not to an end yet. I had a great…
Spending the summer in Central America
I’m off to Central America to do an improvised road trip for a few months during the summer vacation. It’s…
Margaret Island, Budapest
Margaret Island is a 2½ km long island in the middle of central Budapest. To visit it you have to…
Ruin pubs, Budapest
Budapest is said to have some of the best pubs in the world, and a trend here in Budapest is…
Gellért-hegy, Budapest
Gellért-hegy, or Gellért Hill, is a 235 meter tall hill located next to the river Danube in central Budapest. The hill…
Budapest rooftops
I moved to Budapest! In the beginning I was afraid the weather here would be to cold, but actually it’s…
Cyprus bus
Although the locals say the Cyprus bus transport system have become much better since the last years, it’s still very…
Aphrodite’s Rock, Cyprus
Aphrodite’s rock, also called Petra tou Romiou, is one of the popular things to visit here on Cyprus when you…
Linopetra Saturday market, Limassol (Cyprus)
Linopetra Saturday market is a car boot sale that is open on Saturdays between 8 – 13 o’clock. It is…
Kourion, Cyprus
Today I was in the area of the bus station here in Limassol so I thought why not to go…
Martenitsa
First of March is Martenitsa day in Bulgaria. This is the celebration of spring and starts with people buying a…
Cyprus climate
The first big difference between Bulgaria and Cyprus, which I also had expected, was the Cyprus climate. The Cyprus weather…
How to travel the world
A lot of people want to travel the world, but they don’t know where to start, or they know but…
Airlines to Cyprus
Next week I am moving to Cyprus! I know I was supposed to settle down here in Sofia for a…