A story about the train experiences in India in 4 acts. From buying the ticket to the Hijras offering blessings before you disembark.
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Tonami Matsuri: clash of colourful floats
A story about one of the more hands-on summer festivals in Japan.
A backpacker’s guide to the Annapurna Circuit Trek
A story about trekking in the Annapurna Conservation Area with little preparation, no guide but a lot of enthusiasm.
Thoughts on “Hippie Places”
A story about how random places in the world turned into lookalike magnets for hippies, backpackers of all kinds, affluent locals and digital nomads.
Couch surfing in Ninh Binh
A story about my first proper couchsurfing experience, many delicious meals and interesting murals in Vietnam‘s picturesque countryside.
Partying in Itaewon till sunrise
A story about a sashimi dinner turning into the longest night out I had in a while.
Stranded on Koh Rong Sanloem
A story about a 2 day stay on a tiny island in southern Cambodia turning into 4 and almost missing a flight in the process.
How to: Van Life in Japan
A story about a budget camping roadtrip around Kyushu.
Milk Tea, Herding, and Hospitality: a Day with Mongolia’s Nomads
A story about a first hand experience of Mongolia’s warm hospitality & the power of the phrase “One arrow alone can be easily broken, but many arrows bound together are unbreakable.”
Places around the world that pass as Switzerland (confirmed by a Swiss)
A list of places that you can visit to experience the Swiss mountain vibes without breaking the bank.
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