After Halong Bay, the Mekong Delta is probably the area in Vietnam with the most guided tours on offer. They’re pushed so heavily, in fact, that you may think it’s impossible to travel the Mekong Delta without a tour. It’s perfectly doable though, and actually quite easy. Here is how we did it: 6 nights Continue reading
This February, we spent a full week on a motorcycle adventure in Vietnam. We hired two guides (through Easy Riders Vietnam, based in Dalat) and set off to explore the Vietnamese Highlands and the coast from Hoi An to Hué together. We came back with over a thousand photos, which is why it’s taken us Continue reading
Despite all the horror stories of backpackers partying non stop and indulging in drunk river tubing, Vang Vieng is actually a really pretty place. And I’m not talking about the downtown party streets – they truly are lined with cheap bars showing reruns of Friends all day long. But the area surrounding Vang Vieng – Continue reading
Vietnam is known for majour tourist attractions like Halong Bay, Sapa and Hoi An. But there are plenty of other things to do in Vietnam and many beautiful places to explore. With a bit of planning and research, you can escape the crowds and experience true Vietnam. Take advantage of the country’s amazing nature and Continue reading
At least among Germans, the Costa Brava on the North Eastern tip of Spain is known mainly for the crowded beaches and party zones of towns like Lloret de Mar. But it’s so much more. Costa Brava literally means wild coast, and this place delivers what the name promises: raw nature, rugged cliffs and gorgeous Continue reading
Legend has it that once upon a time, Orpheus, the Greek god of music, was shipwrecked off the coast of Spain. Having saved himself onto a rock spiking out of the sea, he was safe for the night, but too far off the coast to reach it. Sad about his fate, but struck by the Continue reading
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