2019

My pit stop in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

My pit stop in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Given that UAE was only a bus ride from Muscat, it seemed rather natural that I should go and check out the country next door. So I had my pit stop in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for three nights! UAE, the land of dates and…

Oman – to go or not to go?

Oman – to go or not to go?

Oman – To go or not to go? As mentioned in my first blog about Oman (click here to read) I arrived in Muscat, the capital city, one week ago. After my awesome roadtrip I am now back in Muscat again, catching a bus to…

Hiking and Swimming in Oman

Hiking and Swimming in Oman

Hiking Jebel Shams Mountain After all the rain and clouds in Vietnam I was finally able to go back outdoors again. So hiking Jebel Shams in Oman was on my to do list and I was not disappointed. The mountain sits in the Al Hajar…

My Roadtrip through Oman – Nizwa, Bahla and the desert

My Roadtrip through Oman – Nizwa, Bahla and the desert

Hello from Oman, where the mountains look like wrinkled skin and the ocean is a deep turquoise blue. The contrast in the scenery is stunning and I still cannot believe I am actually here. It was definitely a last minute decision after realising that I…

My Southeast Asia Trip Summary

My Southeast Asia Trip Summary

I have been in southeast Asia for almost 3 months and have visited 5 different countries. There were some great times and some disappointing times but all in all I am glad I got to see it all. So here is my Southeast Asia Trip…

Happy New Year in Saigon aka Ho Chi Minh City

Happy New Year in Saigon aka Ho Chi Minh City

Blue sky at last as I was landing in Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon! However, before I write about Saigon I might quickly mention my stop in Nha Trang. Because from time to time even the best traveller might get the planning…