Bali is a lovely place. But the years of being overrun by Australian tourists and surfers have taken their toll. It is no longer the unspoiled paradise it once was. A stroll around Kuta Beach will confirm that in just a few minutes. Lombok, just a short ferry ride away, …
One of the most fascinating countries in South-East Asia, Burma (or Myanmar if you choose) is also one of the weirdest too. It’s populated by a complete mix-up of settlers and invaders from all over the place. The Mon, the Pyu and Bamar migrated from India and elsewhere while often …
Traveling north of the Arctic circle may not be everyone’s idea of a holiday but the city of Tromsø in the far north of Norway might change your mind about that. In the winter it is probably one of the best places to see the aurora borealis (the northern lights) …
When I first went to Poland, there was still a wall separating East and West Germany. Actually getting a visa was a diabolical process but the end result was a fantastic visit to a very inexpensive country where the people were friendly, though somewhat guarded. Things have changed a lot …
I have spent many years traveling across 6 continents. Some places I ended up staying and making home for a while, others I simply treated as home while I was there. Traveling requires 2 main things. Time and money. Often both are scarce, but no matter if you are on …
Getting around to experience everything that you want to in this city is easy, even for the beginner traveler. Everyone speaks some English and there are signs that guide you everywhere. The Metro in Bangkok is clean, new and efficient, making travel around this city a breeze for the average …
Most people’s first entry into Thailand is through Suvarnabhumi Airport, followed by a bus or taxi ride to either Khao San Road or one of the more luxurious hotels in Sukhumvit. Travel these days in Bangkok or anywhere else in Thailand is straight-forward, cheap and easy; not like in the …
My first visit to Bolzano almost ended in complete disaster before it even started. I had taken a train from Kufstein Austria to Innsbruck and thought it would be a great idea to spend a day there before taking a late train to Italy. In hindsight, this was probably not …
“You want moto?” came the cries from the many motorcycle taxi riders as I stepped out of my hotel in Saigon. I had just arrived in the city at the tail end of the rainy season and had put myself up at one of the cheaper hotels in Pham Ngu …