Mongolian Child Monks
byWe visited several Buddhist temples throughout Mongolia. In some of the monasteries, we saw many child monks, with ages from 9 to 13 years old. At…
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22 Reasons to visit Kazakhstan
byKazakhstan is the ninth biggest country in the world (with its 2,724,900 square kilometres) though it has got a population of merely 18 million….
The horror behind Semey (old Semipalatinsk)
byThe only reason why we went to Semey was that we had to cross from Kazakhstan to Mongolia, via Russia. Otherwise, we would probably…
The Atrocious Gulags of Siberia
byA few days ago we were in Spaask. Spaask is nowadays a memorial of what was once one of the deadliest labour camps (gulags)…
The World Nomad Games – Kyrgyzstan
byIn terms of popularity not comparable to the Olympic Games or the World Cup, yet the third edition of the World Nomad Games has…
13 Fun facts about Cuba
byFor us, fun facts are all these things that we see in a specific country and we don’t see elsewhere. Things that are typical…
Cemeteries from around the world
byEven though we are not quite bewitched by cemeteries, it is not rare for us to go out of our way to visit a…
Stunning views at every turn: Exploring Iceland’s Ring Road 2
byIceland is a country made for road trips and its scenery is best experienced with plenty of time and a car. The most famous…
Practical info about Kyrgyzstan – with or without your own vehicle
byThis is our quick guide with some insights and information with practical info about Kyrgyzstan – with or without your own vehicle. We hope…
Cuba Visa – how to get a Cuban visa
byIf you are planning to visit Cuba independently, i.e. without having an agency organising everything for you, you may want to know how to…
Highway to Hell – A Trip to Actun Tunichil Muknal in Belize
byIt was 3AM, the day before my boyfriend Ben and I were scheduled to leave New York for a quick snowbird escape to Belize….
Kyrgyzstan from above – drone photography
byTravelling with a drone gives us the unique opportunity of shooting photos from a spectacular perspective that no camera would ever allow. This is…
What you need to know before you go to Cuba
byThis is our quick guide with some insights and information with what you need to know before you go to Cuba. We hope this…
9 Reasons to visit Cuba now
byEver since we arrived in Cuba, we haven’t been often online. This is because Cuba’s internet connection is quite challenging. It exists, it is…
25 reasons to visit Kyrgyzstan
byAfter spending two months in Kyrgyzstan, we have found out that the country has much more to offer than the majority of us know….
Best travel destinations in 2019 – diariesof’s choices
byIf your New Year’s resolutions include more travels, and if you are out of ideas, think no more! Check our choices for 2019. In…
The most beautiful landscapes of Kyrgyzstan
byKyrgyzstan is a mountainous oasis in the desert steppes of Central Asia, enclosed by the celestial Tien-Shan mountain ranges, with countless glaciers and lakes,…
How to make laghman at home
(a Kyrgyz laghman recipe)
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This is the recipe for one of the most cooked dishes in Kyrgyzstan. It is called Laghman, it is a dish of hand-made noodles…
Kyrgyzstan: Things to know
before you go
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We drew a route from Portugal to Japan, and were happy to find out that Kyrgyzstan would be on our way. Because we are…
How to build a yurt – yurt life in Kyrgyzstan
byIn this article, we will explain how to build a yurt and will explain about yurt life in Kyrgyzstan. The Kyrgyz head to the…
