diaries of a journey in times of Covid-19
byAfter a month of self-isolation in Luang Prabang, we eventually found a routine that suits us and the situation. At dawn, we are often…
Travel Stories
Volunteering in a Permaculture Project in Colombia
byAs, in the face of dwindling resources and fraying ecosystems, the days of our current industrial agriculture are numbered, we are witnessing a surge…
Attending Tribal Gathering in Remote Panama
byIn today’s times of climate change and social collapse, listening to leaders of indigenous communities that have maintained a close bond with the natural…
Oh, the Fruits in Southeast Asia!
byIf it’s true that Southeast Asia is known for its unparalleled cuisine, it is also true that part of its success has to do…
Kampong Luong – A floating Village in Cambodia (with video)
byWe have left Phnom Penh behind and headed to the city of Krakor, from where a dirt road took us to the village of…
Cooking courses in Battambang to learn how to cook Cambodian food
byThose that know us, know that Jorge and I like working as a team: he drives, I enjoy the views. I cook, Jorge eats!…
Adventurous roads in Cambodia – from Banlung to Siem Pang
byNobody said it would be easy to reach the remotest hamlets of northeastern Cambodia, but we had never thought it could get that dusty!!!…
Meet the rats who are saving human lives In Cambodia
byAs we are entering the year of the rat in the Chinese lunar calendar, we had the chance to meet the most courageous and…
The Angkor Wat temples in one day
byAngkor Wat temples in one day? Is it possible? Yes, it is if that’s all you have to spare. See below how you can…
What to do in Battambang – Cambodia’s forgotten town
byPhnom Penh and Siem Reap are known for being the most important tourist hubs of Cambodia. Sihanoukville is famous for being the commercial heart of…
Koh Rong island – Cambodia’s beach paradise
byWhy should you visit Koh Rong island? Koh Rong Island is a Cambodian island located in the Gulf of Thailand and it is home…
What to do in Tokyo
byTokyo has been the capital of Japan since 1869, when Emperor Meiji moved his seat to the city. Before that, Kyoto used to be…
The Fascinating Okuno-in Cemetery in Koyasan
byIf you think of visiting Japan, it is worthwhile to include a temple stay in your plans. A temple stay is easily organised, but you’ll have…
The Trans-Siberian train with one’s own motorbike
byTravelling in the Trans-Siberian train has been on our wish list for a very long time. We had this romantic idea of a long…
Mongolian Buddhism – what to know
byMongolia was the first Buddhist country we ever visited, therefore, we had to make some research to understand a few of the things we…
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…
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…
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….
