One of the best experience of my recent trip to Pakistan. A 4WD Jeep drive on one of world's most dangerous roads, to reach Fairy Meadows, a beautiful mountain area with breathtaking views on the Nanga Parbat. ...
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The police escort, one of the world's most dangerous 4WD tracks, a sublime landscape, and altitude sickness: what an experience trekking in Fairy Meadows! ...
When I talked to my best friend about my upcoming trip to discover Pakistan, he raised the obvious question: of all countries, why Pakistan?I can't tell when my fascination with Pakistan started, but it's been a few years. What I know for sure is why I've been feeling increasingly intrigued by a country which...
I've dreamed for a long trip on the road for a while, one of those slow journeys where I can take my time, stay in a place as I please, enjoy the simple things of the daily local life.[caption id="attachment_11760" align="alignleft" width="600"] Lake Tekapo Reflections. Photo Courtesy Laurence Noah, Finding the Universe[/caption] [pullquote]Back to beautiful South...
Thanks to the new political course, Burma has become an increasingly popular destination. Many - included me - consider that this is the time to visit as the country is rapidly changing. However, there are 7 tips to prepare your trip to Burma.1. Myanmar is expensive Not in absolute terms, of course. But compared to other Southeast...
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...
ASIA, INDONESIA / 06.07.2012
The Downside of Unplanned Travel
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...
Time runs quickly, and in only a few days I’ll be heading back to Southeast Asia for a (relatively) extended period.I limited my stay at 45 days since the flight was cheaper but honestly, I could have decided to spend a longer time. The truth is that I didn’t feel like it. It’s not my...
It's been a long time since I was invited to take part to the 7 Super Shots Photo Game launched by HostelBookers. Dave and Deb at The Planet D, Iain at Mallory On Travel and, more recently, Terri at Europe Up Close handed on the baton to me but it took me some time to choose the right...
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