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Diving in Phuket – Koh Mai Thon

Diving in Phuket – Koh Mai Thon

It has been a while since I went diving. 15 months ago, actually, in Turkey. (read more here)… So, how about scuba diving in Thailand? Well, spending my time in Phuket, there is no better place to organise a diving trip. From Koh Racha Noi…

Happy New Year from Phuket

Happy New Year from Phuket

Happy New Year! What a year last year was! I believe everybody is glad to have 2020 behind us, ready to start a new year. New Year, new beginnings, right? So, after a quiet NYE in Bangkok, I was heading south to spend a few…

My weekend getaway to the Kaeng Krachan National Park

My weekend getaway to the Kaeng Krachan National Park

After two months of enjoying the hustle and bustle of a big city (read here), it was time for a different trip. But where to go? What is the best weekend getaway from Bangkok? There is the historic city of Ayutthaya, just 80km north of…

Living in Bangkok – my days in Thonglor

Living in Bangkok – my days in Thonglor

So, here I am. After two years of travelling in Europe mostly, I am back in Thailand, touring and living in Bangkok. There is not much to say about the quarantine, except that I was glad when, after 15 days, I was out on the…

Travelling to Thailand amid Coronavirus

Travelling to Thailand amid Coronavirus

So, I have made it to Thailand (pic above from 2 years ago). After many months and weeks of finalising all the paperwork, I was finally able to fly. From the visa application to waiting on the Covid test, as well as seeing the empty…

Hiking to Kampenwand – the German Alps

Hiking to Kampenwand – the German Alps

With all my previous hiking in the French and Swiss Alps, I thought it was once again time to hike the German Alps. After all, I haven’t done it since my Kehlsteinhaus hike almost two years ago (read here). So, how about hiking to Kampenwand…

The robbery in Rome that didn’t have to happen

The robbery in Rome that didn’t have to happen

I was back in Rome. Who would have thought, that this year, the year of the corona virus, would lead me all the way to southern Italy. Aiming for a Switzerland trip only, I am glad I packed for some 40 degrees hot days. As…

Revisiting Milan and Florence in August 2020

Revisiting Milan and Florence in August 2020

I couldn’t believe I was back in Italy, revisiting the main cities Milan and Florence in August. Will it be busy or quiet? Will I get inside the Florence museums this time? With the first stop at lake Maggiore, what started as an exciting hiking…

My search for the best Mont Blanc view

My search for the best Mont Blanc view

After an amazing hike around the Matterhorn Mountain (read here) it was time to explore another high summit in at the alps. Mont Blanc is in the french alps and the peak tops out at 4808m. And so, heading towards Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and the resort town…