Today I have a slightly different story for once. I’ve been writing a lot about Thailand over the last few weeks and it reminded me of my very first backpacking trip: alone from Mexico to Argentina.
Tag Archives: Destination Guide
Loy Krathong & “minor surgery”
A story about the Thai Festival of Lights in Chiang Rai and the beginning of my hospital odyssey in northern Thailand.
Chiang Dao’s Hot Springs
A story about hot springs, adventurous bus rides and an upset stomach.
Butterflies in Chiang Mai and temples in Lampang
A story about making new friends on the road and visiting remote temples in northern Thailand.
The 1864 curves of the Mae Hong Son Loop
A story about breakneck journeys in yellow trucks that take me to remote places in northern Thailand.
Ban Rak Thai
A story about a spontaneous visit to a Chinese village in northern Thailand, its tea culture and a wedding.
Top places and experiences in Central Asia
A list of must-sees and hidden gems in Uzbekistan & Kazakhstan.
Life in Tokyo
A story about returning to Japan for work and my first weeks in Tokyo as a Swiss.
Scuba diving in Taitung
A story about an impromptu day of diving in eastern Taiwan.
Slow travel in Luang Prabang
A story about a week in the life of a slow traveling backpacker. (Laos version)
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