Southeast Asia is many people's top choice for a first backpacking trip. This is not without reason, because the continent has a huge diversity in nature, culture, cities and beaches.…
While traveling, I experience a lot. Sometimes too much to remember after years. But the real experiences that make an impression stay with me all too well. The first story…
Bali is the most popular island in Indonesia. And yet, it is one of the islands where I spent the least time during my 2-month trip across Indonesia. Mainly because…
Just before the whole world went into lockdown at the beginning of this year, I found myself in the Philippines. Yes, I was even stuck in Asia during the Corona…
Before I started my indefinite journey (which eventually ended after 8 months in the Philippines during the corona outbreak), I was already planning a trip to Nepal. I heard such…
After my backpacking trip through Myanmar, a new adventure awaited me in Nepal. This adventure started in the capital city Kathmandu. Kathmandu is located at an altitude of no less…
Myanmar may not be the very first Southeast Asian destination that you think of going to. Or it it? After my first backpacking adventure in Southeast Asia of 3 months,…
The Taunggyi Balloon Festival is celebrated every year in Myanmar in honor of the end of the rainy season. This usually takes place sometime in November and lasts several days.…