2018

Visiting Hallstatt in Austria, 2018

Visiting Hallstatt in Austria, 2018

Visiting Hallstatt in Austria! I am now in week 2 of the official coronavirus lockdown in Spain. And what a long week it has been. For myself, but also for so many others. Sitting at home, one has to be very creative on keeping busy,…

Da Nang and my days in Hoi An, the ancient must see town

Da Nang and my days in Hoi An, the ancient must see town

From Hue the bus ride to Da Nang was only a quick and easy 3 hours bus ride as the roads were pretty good. I have been on a few bus rides by now and I must say I find it quite ridiculous how the…

HUE and the Imperial City

HUE and the Imperial City

I have survived the 9 hours on the night train from Hanoi and arrived in Huế around 9.30am. It was ok, however after sharing the cabin (4 beds) with a loud snorer I didn’t sleep much. So I’d be happy to avoid night trains for…

Hanoi and Halong Bay – the start of my Vietnam trip

Hanoi and Halong Bay – the start of my Vietnam trip

I was finally here! After talking about going to Vietnam for what seems an eternity I have arrived in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. Funnily enough the day I flew out of Laos, the sun came out. Hanoi and Halong Bay HANOI  I decided to stay…

Luang Prabang – the beauty spot of Laos

Luang Prabang – the beauty spot of Laos

Following the rather underwhelming time in Vang Vieng and Laos so far I had big hopes for Luang Prabang. So after 4 hours of another crazy mini bus ride I finally arrived in Luang Prabang – the beauty spot of Laos. Vang Vieng to Laos by…

Vientiane and Vang Vieng – the V’s of Laos

Vientiane and Vang Vieng – the V’s of Laos

I was sleeping in a train on my way to Laos. 10 days all up, Vientiane and Vang Vieng – the V’s of Laos were my first stops. I couldn’t wait..

Beach, Pool and Wedding Weekend in Hua Hin

Beach, Pool and Wedding Weekend in Hua Hin

It was finally time for the Beach, Pool and Wedding Weekend in Hua Hin. After all, that was one of the main reasons I am traveling in Southeast Asia. Hua Hin is a seaside resort on the Gulf of Thailand south of Bangkok. Apparently it…

What WAT to watch in Ayutthaya?

What WAT to watch in Ayutthaya?

First of all, how do you like my title for this post? I had to do something witty as there was no other way to describe all the temples in Ayutthaya. The word WAT is actually used in Southeast Asia for a Buddhist monastery or…

Chillin’ on Koh Chang Island

Chillin’ on Koh Chang Island

After my amazing few days on Coconut Beach in Cambodia I was ready for another island and so I found myself chillin’ on Koh Chang Island. Back in Thailand there are certainly a few islands to choose from on the way to Bangkok. However given…