Oman – to go or not to go?
Oman – To go or not to go? As mentioned in my first blog about Oman – My road trip through Oman – I arrived in Muscat, the capital city, one week ago. After my awesome road trip, exploring the country, I am now back…
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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. I was ready for the mountains and I was not disappointed. The…
My road trip 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
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 experienced it all. So, to help you with your travel planning, here…
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…
Da Nang and my days in Hoi An, the ancient must see town
From Hue city the bus ride to Da Nang was only a quick and easy 3 hours trip, which was nice for a change. The roads were pretty good. I have been on a few bus rides by now and I must say I find…
HUE and the Imperial City
I have survived the 9 hours on the night train from Hanoi and arrived in Hue around 9.30am. The ride 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…
Hanoi and Ha Long 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. I really was there at the wrong time. Nevertheless,…
Luang Prabang – the best spot of Laos
Following the rather underwhelming time in Vang Vieng and Laos so far – Vientiane and Vang Vieng – I had big hopes for Luang Prabang. So, after 4 hours of another crazy mini bus ride, I finally arrived in Luang Prabang – the best spot of…
