DMZ Vietnam – Things to see
Located north of Hue is the former border between North and South Vietnam, the DMZ (demilitarized zone). I toured this area for a day and learned a whole array of interesting facts. The region north and south of the border was demilitarized and had been heavily bombed during the war. Border River Unfortunately the bus…
Vietnam Mekong delta
When you visit the Mekong-Delta in Vietnam, you’ll get a firsthand experience of the country’s agriculture. You get to see the smallholdings and get to enjoy the unique landscape of the Mekong-Delta with its various side arms.The trip there is very easy to organize from Saigon’s backpacking district. The pity is that all travel agencies…
When chickens come flying
Bangkok offers a plethora of culinary experiences. Many of the restaurant chains in Thailand’s malls are pretty nice, but they lack that certain something. One can also dine pretty expensively in Bangkok, for example in one of the rooftop restaurants, or in an exquisite Japanese restaurant. But have you ever been to a restaurant where…
Is Ayutthaya worth a visit
Definitely! This is the reason you should visit Ayutthaya in Thailand: See beautiful ruins, ride an elephant and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere. It is possible to explore Ayutthaya during a day trip out of Bangkok. A popular, hence over-crowded, day trip is to take the bus there in the morning, and to return on the…
Improve your Phnom Penh visit with these 5 expert tips
Phnom Penh is the capital of Cambodia and the largest city. It was once known as the “Pearl of Asia” and one of the loveliest French-designed cities in Indochina. If you have time after visiting Siem Reap, it is definitely a travel tip worth exploring with its ornate temples and grand boulevards with French colonial…
Do you know these five best yummy Cambodian dishes?
One of the pleasures of independently travelling in Cambodia – aside from the gorgeous landscapes, tropical beaches, warm weather, friendly people and ancient history of course – is the opportunity to try the local cuisine. Cambodian food is one of the oldest living cuisines in the world and it is fresh, spicy, relatively low in…
Kyburg, the castle near Zurich
The Kyburg is a rather small, well-kept castle near the city of Winterthur, which is equally easy to reach form Zurich. The largest parts of the castle are only open to visitors who purchase a ticket to the castle museum. The village surrounding the castle is also called Kyburg and distinguishes itself with its extremely…
Top 5 things to do in Zurich
Don’t know, what the top 5 things to do in Zurich are? You’ve come to the right place to find out! Zurich, Switzerland, used to be the centre of my life for 15 years. I studied, lived and worked here. It is a great city to explore and enjoy life. You just need a bit…
Trang and Ko Lanta
Trang Trang is the name of a province and city in south Thailand. Trang city is an ideal hub to reach the islands south of Krabi. One of those is Ko Lanta, which was also my destination when I travelled to the area. Trang is best described as a typical small Thai city and I…
These 5 Colombia hidden places are unique and awesome
Hidden places This series covers places where not many tourists show up. Discover the gems, that lie off the beaten tourist track! Only attractions where, during my entire visit, I haven’t come across more than five other international tourists make it into this category. I don’t count local tourists. If it’s life you want, then…
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