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We knew that we would stay for a long time in Mexico, but we didn’t expect to stay for 2 months. This city is so nice, we honestly can’t believe how quick the time past. The culture felt like our own and we felt very comfortable. We loved the food and have seen a lot […]
Read MoreTeotihuacan was the place that got us most excited in Mexico. The sun pyramid in Teotihuacan is the biggest pyramid where you can stand on the top. There are a lot of pyramids of different sizes at the archeological site where you can enjoy a nice view. The first thing that comes to mind when […]
Read MoreWhen we mentioned to our friends that we were going to Mexico, Puebla was one of the first places they recommended to us. It’s a very colorful and charming city. Although some people go to Puebla just to see Cholula. We did a 2-day tour. On our first day, we went to Cholula. After a […]
Read MoreCholula is one of the most visited archeological places of Mexico. Although there are a lot of pyramids in Mexico, the one in Cholula gets a lot of attention due to its size. The Cholula pyramid is, in fact, the biggest pyramid in the world. Yes, you read that right, the biggest pyramid is not […]
Read MoreFrida Kahlo is, in fact, Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo Calderon. Frida Kahlo the Mexican artist that became an icon in the popular culture of the 20th century. Now in the 21st century, she is still popular and still an icon. Although there is critic about her style, which is considered surrealistic, she is a very […]
Read MoreA good friend of ours taught us an interesting and probably ancient soup. The soup is made from ordinary ingredients, but the way it is prepared gives it a great unique taste. This is not your ordinary, fast meal soup. It takes some time, but once you’re done, you’ll be happy you prepared it because […]
Read MoreDuring our time in Mexico, we had the chance to learn some Mexican recipes. We have to say that we love the Mexican cuisine very much! In this post, we want to share the recipe of the delicious and easy Guacamole sauce that goes with anything really. We often have Guacamole with Nachos (Mexican chips […]
Read MoreWith its colorful streets and people, Cuba, one of the Caribbean islands, gets the interest of many tourists all year long. According to the research of UNESCO, Cuba is on top of the list of most wanted countries to visit. If it’s on your list too, then have a look at our guide. How to […]
Read MoreThe plane was about to land when I saw a vast canopy from my window. This island was covered in vegetation. Dark and light hues of green, trees, forests. It was an unusual sight for us. Due to the early hours of the morning, it was still misty. This thick mist and all the green was […]
Read MoreThe country we were most eager to see in Asia was India. It was almost like India was calling us with it’s people, festivals, nature, food and it’s countless cultural diversity. We started our Asia tour in Sri Lanka and were very excited to go to India next. After having spent our first few days […]
Read MoreOne of the most expensive things of longtime traveling is accommodation. You can afford hotel prices for holidays with maximum 2 weeks of periods, but it can be quite expensive to stay at touristic hotels for longer periods, as most backpackers travel more than 6 months. We spend 6 months in different Asian countries and […]
Read MoreMost of us, can’t imagine a world without coffee. For a good start of the day, who can refuse a freshly brewed, nice smelling coffee? Especially with the expansion of big global coffee brands, everybody can taste coffee from the other side of the world. Not to forget the smaller specialized coffee shops. Although we […]
Read MoreOne of the places we really wanted to see in Asia was the UNESCO listed Angkor. From the moment we entered Cambodia, we were really excited to see the ruins. But we only could spent 1 day to see the amazing archeological site. The reason for this was the expensive entrance fee. The 1 day […]
Read MoreLike every city, Bangkok has places you cannot miss. You can spent your time efficiently by getting a city map and explore the city on your own. Instead of joining organized tours, doing your own tour gives you more freedom as you can spend more or less time in some places based on your preference. […]
Read MoreSo you’re either in a new country for vacation or on a long journey. While enjoying your stay, adjusting to your environment will make you feel more comfortable and accepted. Thai are used to foreigners, especially on the known islands in the south. Health is also an important item during your trip. It’s good to […]
Read MorePhnom Penh got us really surprised when we saw the luxury on the streets. During our time in Thailand, we really thought we would go to a much more poorer place when making plans about Phnom Penh. Our minds changed when we reached the city after passing the border and rural landscape. After dropping our […]
Read MoreGetting a visa and entering Cambodia by land is not really difficult. However don’t expect that everything will go normal. We can say that the amount of the visa and the time of the procedure depends on the mood of the officers that day. It can be that the official amount for the Cambodian visa […]
Read MoreThe city of Benares, better known as Varanasi, is still one of the most fascinating places in India. It has everything that you would expect or wished for a trip to India. It sounds cliche but Varanasi is the place where life and death come together. It was very interesting to see a dead person […]
Read MoreRajasthan means ‘land of kings’, which is in line with all the big forts in it’s cities. With it’s rich culture, Rajasthan is very popular among travelers visiting India. It’s capital and largest city is Jaipur. Other important cities are Jodhpur, Udaipur, Bikaner, Kota and Ajmer. We have been to 3 cities. In this post […]
Read MoreDuring our almost 2 month trip in India, we had the chance to do a Vipassana course in Jodhpur. This was an amazing experience. In this blog we want to share our knowledge and experiences regarding Vipassana. Vipassana is the 2,500 year old meditation technique of Siddhartha Gautama Buddha. The Buddha states that in life […]
Read MoreEspecially since the last years the interest for Goa from the west has increased a lot. Goa is famous for it’s Portuguese style houses, nice beaches and of course the trance parties. Goa is very different than other Indian places. If you like to see more traditional and real culture of India, don’t go to […]
Read MoreWith more than 1,600 remains of the last great South Indian Hindu kingdom Vijayangar, spread over 4,100 hectares, Hampi was truly one of the key spots during our India travel. Located in Karnataka, Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hampi was once one of the wealthiest cities of India and the world’s second largest […]
Read MoreSo you want to travel for a long time? You picked the date, you told your friends, you booked your flight and now its time to pack. Or maybe not now but tomorrow, or maybe next week, you still have some time. Ok, so eventually it’s the day before your flight and you’re stressed out […]
Read MoreAre you planning to fly somewhere without knowing when you will return back? Did you plan a spontaneous trip without deciding how long the trip will be. If so, you probably didn’t buy a return ticket. This might be a showstopper when you want to board on your flight to another country. Even if you […]
Read MoreOn the first of November, it was time to go to India. We found cheap tickets to Chennai and we thought it would be a good idea to see a southern city. Therefor our port of entry has been Chennai. We made new friends trough couchsurfing. We didn’t spend a lot of time in Chennai, […]
Read MoreWith its 1.200 steps and 200m, the rock fortress of Sigiriya is pretty impressive. Back in the days that king Kashyapa was the ruler, he made wooden stairs, which are now replaced by metal ones, to clim the huge rock. Sigiriya means lion Rock. Its meaning comes from the giant lion paws on the plateau […]
Read MoreJust 72 km from Kandy lies the city of Dambulla. Dambulla is the centre of vegetable distribution in Sri Lanka. However for foreigners it is mostly knows as the city with the famous rock cave temples. The city houses 5 temples (in one complex) all filled with frescoes and statues of the Buddha. Attractions in […]
Read MoreKandy is in the middle of the Island surrounded with jungle and hills. The best way to get there from Colombo is with the train. You can also go by bus, but the train provides you a better view, especially when you are near Kandy. The people are mainly religious. You must note that entering […]
Read MoreIf you’re going to Sri Lanka, you’re most likely going by a plane to Colombo Bandaranaike international airport. Bandaranaike is the only international airport of Sri Lanka. Before entering the country you are given a form for foreigners in the plane, which you need to fill in and return to the immigration desk at the […]
Read MoreYou would need a life time to see everything of the city. But here is a guide of a nice city tour in 3 days. With it you could easily visit the city of two continents in a short amount of time. All you need is your feet and maybe a small backpack. Don’t expect […]
Read MoreThe first thing you should think about is, what kind of journey you will make. Of all the people reading this blog, 99% will probably go backpacking. This means you will make a journey with more than 1 destination. This can be one country or more countries. The accommodation will probably be hostels, cheap hotels […]
Read MoreA real must do in Nepal is go on a trek in the mountains. In this blog we share our experience on the Himalayas near the Tibetan border: the Langtang valley. This will be an amazing experience as you see some of the greatest views in the world, go trough 3 kinds of landscape, be […]
Read MoreBack in December 2016 when we decided to travel, we knew things would be easier than we thought. We knew because for years we already imagined and dreamed about it. All we needed now is us. After realizing ‘us’ everything fell in place. We stopped spending money on useless things, talked about our plans with […]
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Hi there, are you interested in traveling to far destinations and exploring culture, nature and monuments? Read our stories about our experiences abroad. We are a traveling couple who decided to let go our standard lives and do the thing we love most which is traveling and exploring new places. We hope to inspire you by sharing our experiences, provide useful tips, and maybe even encourage you to follow your dreams as well.
