Easy riding on Sri Lanka’s South Coast
Sri Lanka’s South Coast is a true longboarders heaven. Mellow, easygoing, glassy waves can be [...]
Learning Vipassana on Sri Lanka
After a year of almost no traveling, being in the earthquake in Nepal and doing [...]
10 must do’s in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is getting a more and more popular travel destination. What makes this country [...]
10 Tips for women travelling to India
Travelling in India is one of the most fascinating and overwhelming experiences in Asia. Up [...]
My first encounter with India
Since I am back home from 10 months traveling through 9 different countries in Asia [...]
FILM: Himachal Pradesh
This short film will take you to the North of India, Himachal Pradesh. In hippie [...]
Indian Himalayas; the Hampta Pass trekking
Surrounded by high pine trees I am listening to the briefing of our Indian guides. [...]
Mini Travel Guide Manali
Marvel at the snowed mountain peaks of the Himalayas has been on my bucket list [...]
10 Must Do’s in Manali
Manali is a paradise for nature lovers and peace seekers. The town is surrounded [...]
Royal Heritage Hotel Jodhpur: Ratan Vilas
Rajasthan is home to the most beautiful fortresses and palaces in India. Many of them [...]
10 must do’s in Jaipur
Chand Baori Stepwell Stepwells are wells in which the water can be reached by [...]
Agra City Guide
Agra, the city that is home to the world's most wondrous tombstone the Taj Mahal. [...]
Sheroes Hangout Agra
Close to the Taj Mahal, in Agra, tucked between small Indian shops is a colorful art [...]
Himachal Pradesh: Shimla
Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh. During colonial time Shimla was the summer capital [...]
10 things to do in Delhi
Dusty bazaars, historical alleyways, magic, chaos, honking horns non-stop, beautiful palaces and 25 million people. [...]
FILM: Colours of Rajasthan
From my blue daydream Jodhpur to the pink capital Jaipur A short film impression of [...]
Top Tables in Bangkok
Bangkok is famous for its best street food in the world, but as the [...]
Jaipur, the Pink City
Rajasthan’s capital is a flamboyant historical masterpiece. The streets of the Pink City are full of life [...]
Hotspots Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai's dining scene is a various blend of traditional northern Thai cuisine, regional [...]
The Royal Heritage Haveli Jaipur
Indulge completely in traditional Indian heritage and spend your nights in dreamy pink Jaipur in [...]
Undiscovered Thai islands Koh Yao Noi and Koh Yao Yai
Does it still exist in Thailand? Pure island life as it was meant to be? Day [...]
Rajasthan Diaries: Jodhpur
It is 9PM; the temperature has finally dropped down to 35 degrees. We are the [...]
10 must do’s in Bangkok
Do you know your way around Khao San Road too well? Bangkok is one of [...]
Hotels We Love: Chiang Mai
With its heritage aging back more than 700 years, Chiang Mai portraits much of [...]
Dream Escape: Khao Sok National Park
Huge limestone mountains covered by green rainforest appear in the morning mist when we arrive [...]
Jodhpur Blue City
Blue hour wandering, my first encounter with Rajasthan's Magic. Jodhpur The Blue City
Welcome to my paradise: Six Senses Koh Yao Noi
‘We’re not just at a pool, we’re at the pool and killing it.’ Six Senses [...]
Thailand on a shoestring
Thailand, ''the land of smiles'' attract every year millions of tourists. There are many good [...]
Hotspots Bangkok
Bangkok is well known for its fancy restaurants, glamorous rooftops and arty hipster cafe's. [...]
Sukhothai, the oldest temple complex in Thailand
From my back seat I gaze through the window of the bus we’re in. I [...]
To go or not to go? India
I can’t even remember precisely for how long I already want to go to India. [...]
10 Must do’s in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai, Thailand's second biggest city and one of my new favorite places. Although I [...]
Local Thailand tips // Kla
Kay (27) is born and living in Bangkok. For his job as a TV host [...]
Where to stay and what to do in Pai
Pai is located in the Mae Hong Son province in Northern Thailand, close to the [...]
The ultimate spa day in Thailand
Oasis: it literally means a green spot in the desert but is also used to [...]
PHOTOGRAPHY: Les Rêves Analogue, Sumatra
"The minute you choose to do what you really want to do it's a different [...]
Chiang Mai, the perfect yoga getaway
It's been eight months ago that I practiced yoga every day, ok maybe every three [...]
Bangkok’s best boutique hotels
As one of the most touristic cities in Asia, Bangkok offers a wide variety of [...]
Bangkok Local Tips // Parin
Parin is a hip creative soul born and raised in Bangkok. He loves to cycle [...]
Bangkok my big city crush
It is a series I can watch over and over again. I mean it is [...]
What to pack? Essentials for the Trans Mongolian Railway
In September we flew from Amsterdam to Saint Petersburg to start our world trip on [...]
Maduzi boutique hotel Bangkok
In the heart of Sukumvit, Bangkok's entertainment, shopping and nightlife centre, Maduzi Hotel is a [...]
Sri Lanka’s East Coast travel guide
The cultural centre of Sri Lanka is for us only a stop over to head [...]
Shanghai Local Tips // Fleur
Shanghai is all about wining & dining and the Dutch Fleur -living as an expat [...]
Royal nights at Chakrabongse Villas Bangkok
When we ring the bell, the doors to Chakrabongse Villas open. We are welcomed by a friendly [...]
Work and Travel: Bollywood
How can you work and travel at the same time? Is it possible to travel [...]
My first ayurveda experience in Sri Lanka
'If you can not be a king, become a healer' Ayur (life) veda (science). Ayurveda, [...]
Surf Retreat Boutique Camp Poe
We’re back at our beloved Sri Lankan Riviera. This time in Ahangama. I’m slowly waking [...]
Explore undiscovered North Sri Lanka: Jaffna
It is 7PM in the morning when we leave Colombo for a long road journey [...]
PHOTOGRAPHY: Analogue India Dreams
'If the world could remain within a frame like a painting on a wall, then [...]
Sri Lanka on a shoestring
The pearl of Asia has endless wide soft-sanded beaches, dense rain forests with refreshing waterfalls, [...]
Colombo City Guide
Sri Lanka's largest city, Colombo, is a confusing, hot, concrete jungle of busy streets, modern [...]
Hotels we love: South Sri Lanka
Every morning I wake up of the sound of the waves. When I step out [...]
Being a digital nomad on Sumatra
Few isles tempt the imagination with the lure of adventure quite like Sumatra. Compared to [...]
Your ultimate nightlife guide for Sri Lanka’s south coast
There's a real buzz about Sri Lanka, especially for the coastal spots south of Colombo. [...]
Photography: a traditional Hindu ceremony in Trincomalee
On my bare feet I turn 360 degrees in front of a faded hindu temple [...]
Pulau Weh – your tropical getaway
Only an one hour ferry ride from Banda Aceh we reach the tiny tropical island [...]
Boutique hotel Aqua Cantaloupe
From the infinity plunge pool I look out over the idyllic blue ocean and watch [...]
Hikkaduwa hippie’s heaven?
Sweat drops roll over my body, the salt pinches around my upper lip. My shirt [...]
Find your peace at Sapphire Seas
Just a few steps from my room I reach the beautiful yellow beach for a [...]
Colombo Local Tips // Shehan
Shehan (27) is a web designer and owner of www.backpacktosrilanka.com . This is where you'll find the [...]
Dopper, Bridges, Borders – Sri Lanka
Waterspetters vliegen in het rond en kinderen huppelen rondom de waterput. Twee helder blauwe ogen [...]
Yala safari adventures
From the backseat of the jeep I watch my three friends sitting in front of [...]
Welcome to my house
Today is our first day in Sri Lanka, we arrive at night and don’t see [...]
Ella, Ella, Ella
We ride through the rolling hills full of round, green, bushes. As far as I [...]
Good Night Taiwan
Sweet dreams, enjoying your fresh book and wake up rested with good energy to start [...]
Taiwan on a shoestring
Ihla Formosa- the beautiful isle- Taiwan is on its way to become a new populair [...]
FILM: Autumn in Japan
Japan is an island of huge contrasts. From traditional tea ceremonies of geisha’s in perfectly [...]
Up in the air
The alarm goes (again) at 05:00 AM. Back home I could still be dancing in [...]
Welcome to West Sumatra!
For five days we will explore West Sumatra’s mainland. One night we sleep in Padang, [...]
Hotspots Taipei
Taiwan's capital, Taipei, is a foodies heaven and rich of many (Michelin star) restaurants. [...]
Indonesia on a shoestring: Sumatra
Sumatra is located in the Indian Ocean and is the 5th largest island in the [...]
The last Mentawai
Sixty miles West from Padang, West Sumatra, there is an isolated jungle paradise called Siberut [...]
Mentawai dreams
I hear the sound of the waves rolling in, a bird whistles somewhere deep in [...]
PHOTOGRAPHY: Off the beaten track, local life Bukit Lawang
Bukit Lawang, a small village in the middle of the jungle of Northern Sumatra. Well [...]
10 Must do’s in Kyoto
Kyoto is a mix of traditional and modern Japan. The city possesses a stunning collection [...]
Sumatra; Bukit Lawang
Bukit Lawang Grinnikend zit ik op de achterbank. Ik denk terug aan het eerste verhaal [...]
Japan on a shoestring: Honshu
Japan is located in the Pacific Ocean and consists of 6,852 islands. The largest [...]
Taipei, Taiwan’s foodies heaven
Taipei is our first introduction to undiscovered Taiwan. For many travelers the Asian metropool is [...]
Taiwan’s best roads; highway 11, 9 and 14
The most interesting roads to cycle in Taiwan. Not into cycling? The same goes up [...]
10 Must do’s in Taipei
Taipei has an excellent fusion of Chinese, Japanese and Western influences in its food, culture, [...]
Local surf tips Taiwan
Mark a fun, easy going and energetic South African guy who went to Dulan one [...]
Taiwan: Sun Moon Lake
Sun Moon Lake 日月潭; is the largest body of water in Taiwan. The east side [...]
PHOTOGRAPHY: Les Rêves Analogues
'I'm not lost I'm on my way.'
Dopper, Bridges, Borders – Taiwan
Na bijna vier maanden reizen staan we voor het eerst op het strand in Dulan, [...]
Dulan, Taiwan
Funky, tropical, artistiek, easy going en ons kent ons. Dat is Dulan. Het kleine Aboriginal [...]
Island fever
Marc Liblin was six when he started dreaming in an unknown language. Soon Marc speaks this [...]
Taichung: Rainbow Village
One of the most creative forms of protest in the recent history of Taiwan came [...]
The bicycle diaries: Taiwan’s Westside
De zweetdruppels prikken meer dan normaal in mijn ogen. Tevergeefs probeer ik ze weg te [...]
Your guide to visiting Taroko Gorge Taiwan
De Taroko Gorge (太魯閣) is een uitgestrekt national park in het noord oosten van Taiwan. [...]
Bicycle diaries Taiwan part 2
Kun je naar Kenting fietsen vanaf Dulan? Daar zijn de meningen over verdeeld. Om het [...]
Bicycle diaries Taiwan part 1
Road trippen op de fiets door Taiwan. Terwijl mijn opa fiets in de schuur bij [...]
A geisha in modern Japan
In de schemering wandelen we door Gion, het geisha district van Kioto. We slaan een [...]
Dopper, Bridges, Borders – Japan
Do you want fresh water fish? Or fresh water eel, do you mean sushi? Nope [...]
Kioto local tips // Ai
Ai, kent de beste (verborgen) spots in Kioto, de stad waar ze is geboren [...]
10 Must do’s in Tokyo
Tokyo is een stad van uitersten en contrasten, met een constante honger naar verbetering en [...]
Hotspots Shanghai
Shanghai has thousands of restaurants with the finest cuisines from all over the world, the [...]
De mooiste tempels & tuinen in Kioto
''He who learns to be contented is spiritually rich, while the one who does not, [...]
Abandoned Nara Dreamland
Het is 05:30, blindelings klik ik mijn wekker uit. Ik hoor harde regen tegen de [...]
De Liebster Award
Juhuu afgelopen week zijn wij genomineerd voor de Liebster award door stelletje reizigers, thanks guys! De [...]
Kioto, Japan
“She paints her face to hide her face. Her eyes are deep water. It is [...]
Mount Fuji
-In English soon- on this cold morning in the shade of mount fuji all seems [...]
My first date with Tokyo
Kawaii ("lovable", "cute", or "adorable") is the quality of cuteness in the context of Japanese [...]
PHOTOGRAPHY: Traditionele Japanse bruiloft
In the middle of all craziness van Tokyo vinden we Yoyogi park, bij de metro [...]
China, Shanghai
We rijden we door een zee aan wolkenkrabbers die geprojecteerd worden met de gekste kleuren [...]
Good night Beijing
Wij verbleven in Beijing op twee verschillende plekken. Twee oases van rust, in twee verschillende [...]
7 Must do’s in Beijing
Zeven must do’s die je niet mag missen bij een bezoek aan China’s hoofdstad Beijing. [...]
Dopper, Bridges, Borders – Mongolië
We zitten dicht tegen elkaar rondom het houtkacheltje in de tipi. We kijken toe hoe [...]
Hotspots Beijing
-In Dutch soon- Beijing, famous for its roast duck, has grown into a culinary [...]
China, Beijing
Ni hao! Welcome to Beijing, the capital of China! Er zijn maar weinig plekken op [...]
The Great Wall of China
Het is grijs en vochtig buiten, een rood, oranje herfstpanorama voltrekt zich aan mij. Links [...]
PHOTOGRAPHY: Halloween in Harajuku, Tokyo
Harajuku, het streestyle fashion district van Tokyo en de plek om te zien en [...]
De Trans Mongolie Express deel 3
Tijdens reizen moet je (of heb alleen ik dat?) vaak ineens drie keer per week [...]
Gobi woestijn Mongolië
Schuin boven mij staan de grote en de kleine beer. Met mijn hoofd in mijn [...]
FILM: Gobi Desert adventures
Six days, five nights, one desert, diverse landscapes, magical sunsets, running camels, skulls & dinosaur [...]
PHOTOGRAPHY: Reizigers in de Trans Mongolië Express deel 3
Meet de reizigers aan boord van de Trans Mongolië Express tijdens het laatste deel van [...]
6 x drinks and dinner in Ulaanbaatar
Zes keer heerlijk eten in Ulaanbaatar, niet alleen traditioneel Mongools, hiervoor kom je buiten Ulaanbaatar [...]
Shamanistic Sunday
Zondag 18 oktober, de laatste dag van het Amsterdam Dance Event 2015. Toch een ding [...]
Zeven keer doen in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolië
Zaisan monument en uitkijkpunt Zuidelijk van Ulaanbaatar, op de top van de Zaisan berg, vind [...]
De Tsaatan, de laatste rendier families in Noord Mongolië
Door een heftige sneeuwstorm rijden we met de nachtbus van Ulaanbaatar naar Mörön. We zijn [...]
Mongolia on a shoestring
Per jeep rijden we over eindeloze zandwegen, in de verte zie ik een stofwolk van [...]
Lotus Guesthouse Mongolië – A home away from home
Op zoek naar een fijne plek om te verblijven in de hoofdstad van Mongolië, Ulaanbaatar [...]
FILM: Trip to the Tsaatan in North Mongolia
Into the wild and the road to the end of the world. That’s how our [...]
PHOTOGRAPHY: Reizigers in de Trans Mongolië Express deel 2
Meet de reizigers aan boord van de Trans Mongolië Express tijdens het tweede deel van [...]
Mongolie – Ulaanbaatar
-In English soon- Ulaanbaatar. Een enorme, commerciële stad. Met een wildernis van verkeer en schijnbaar [...]
De Trans Mongolië Express deel 2
De klok slaat 02:15 op het station van Irkutsk. Elk treinstation in Rusland houdt de [...]