Vietnam’s popularity as a beach destination is growing, and it’s slowly becoming a favorite in South East Asia for beach escapes. Vietnam’s beaches can absolutely keep up with those of nearby Thailand. And while most visitors flock to the mainland with maybe a quick side trip to Phu Quoc island, most other islands in Vietnam Continue reading
September is one of my favourite months in Barcelona. The tourist crowds from August have disappeared, the nights are a bit cooler, and the sea is still warm. Barcelona in September also includes two of the biggest local holidays that come with lots of events and traditions. Here are 12 things to do in Barcelona Continue reading
Cambodia is probably best known for its ancient temples, Angkor Wat being the most famous. But there´s a lot more to this country, from historical sites around Angkor to tropical beach escapes in Koh Rong and Koh Rong Samloem, and from the bustling city of Phnom Penh to sleepy riverside towns like Kampot. If you´re Continue reading
Vietnam has amazing beaches. It may not have quite the reputation of being a beach destination the way Thailand does, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t find stunning beaches in Vietnam. Quite the opposite actually. The beaches in Vietnam may not be as famous as their Thai counter parts, but that makes them all Continue reading
I spent nearly three months exploring Vietnam over two trips, doing most of the classic Saigon to Hanoi itinerary twice in that time as well as exploring the Mekong Delta and the islands in depth. I´ve been helping friends and family build their Vietnam itineraries for the past few years and figured it Continue reading
As we had a really hard time figuring out how to get to Kanchanaburi from Bangkok when we were planning our trip there, I figured it might make be helpful to share this here. If you’ve recently been to Kanchanaburi and any of the information below on how to get from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi has Continue reading
Summer is officially here! If you haven’t planned your vacation yet, or have a few days to spare and are up for some adventure, luxury or a road (or train) trip – I have got you covered. I’ve asked over 20 travel bloggers to share their top summer destinations, combined with the best ideas on Continue reading
This summer I’ll be celebrating my 11 year anniversary of living in Barcelona. Quite incredible really. The plan in the beginning was always to leave after a year. I’ve spent my share of summers here, as I tend to leave vacations for the winter. Summers in this city are beautiful, and there is an amazing Continue reading
We took two big bus trips in Cambodia: Siem Reap to Phnom Penh on a Mekong Express bus and Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville on a Giant Ibis bus. Here’s my Mekong Express and Giant Ibis Bus Review: how they compare, and how to book each of them. Spoiler: My vote goes to Giant Ibis. And Continue reading
Last year, I shared a video with you guys of a group of sperm whales we came across while sailing between Menorca and Barcelona. We were lucky, because the whales came incredibly close to our boat. The research association Edmaktub, who I also briefly mentioned back then, does whale watching on a whole other level Continue reading
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