I love hiking. It is one of the things I enjoy doing the most. I love the physical fatigue it causes me. I don’t mind the ache in my muscles the day after a hike. I cherish the feeling of freedom, the closeness to nature and every single breath of fresh air I can gasp...
Beautiful temples, gentle hills, lush rice paddies, sea resorts and accommodations suitable for all budgets and travel styles. Bali has it all, except one thing: crystal clear waters. They’re not far, though, and if you’re looking for transparent sea and some calmness, you’ll find them in Nusa Lembongan, a small island a stone’s throw from...
I couldn’t have imagined a better way to end my South East Asia trip than spending the last day at the wonderful Banyan Tree in Bintan. Also, I was very curious since I had heard many times about the Banyan Tree from a good friend of mine who stayed at a few resorts and talked...
My Southeast Asia journey is coming to an end and while I’m enjoying the last days relaxing in Pulau Perhentian, a cool island in North-Eastern Malaysia, I started thinking over the experiences of the last few weeks.[caption id="attachment_10192" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Life is cool at Perhentian Island[/caption]There have been highs and there have been lows. Moments...
I wanted to give Southeast Asia another chance. I wanted it badly. This is also why I chose to visit Myanmar. I thought that a country that was isolated for so many years, keeping much of its history and traditions, would gain my heart. But it didn’t happen.[caption id="attachment_10137" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Three Buddhist Monks[/caption]People in Myanmar are...
Since I quit my job and started traveling much more extensively than before, I became increasingly attracted by wild journeys and spontaneous, unplanned travel. After all, I don’t need any more to fix holidays in advance and to stick to a specific timeframe. I’m eventually free and willing to get the most from my present...
Siladen, a small island of Sulawesi archipelago, a village of roughly 300 inhabitants and a couple of resorts. Life here is simple. Kids playing on the beach or jumping in the sea from the jetty, women busy with the daily household, men often repairing the traditional boats and going out for fishing. Something as simple as...
Sunday happiness, a little girl playing with soap bubbles and the reflection of the Celebes sea. We're in Siladen, a small island close to Manado, in North Sulawesi. A couple of resorts, a little village with 300 inhabitants and a lot of smiling kids.People in the village live simply, but they are very welcoming, a little...
- There are things that words cannot describe. That's why I have looked for a good video that could show at least part of Bunaken National Marine Park wonders. The incredible biodiversity, beautiful corals, rare fishes, graceful turtles. There's so much to discover in this underworld environment.[caption id="attachment_17542" align="aligncenter" width="750"] Blue Nudibranch, Photo by Paolo Lora[/caption] Bunaken...
A few days ago I had my first encounter with the mandarin fish in Bunaken Marine Park. I had seen them many times in pictures, admiring their incredible brilliant colors, but knew very little about them. And nothing about their courting and mating.[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Mandarin Fish Mating[/caption]We moved by boat late in the...
