I tried to summarize this year in 14 pictures, but I could not select so few of them. For as much as I watched and re-watched them, I ended up with 68 pictures and taking any of them away would have left me with a bad feeling. So I decided to summarize the 2014 with… Continua a leggere My 2014 in 11 numbers
Where to dance Salsa in Ho Chi Minh City
In November I spent one week in Ho Chi Minh City, also known with its previous name of Saigon. This city was a big surprise for me and I really enjoyed my time there: it’s a metropolis with a cozy feeling that will give you adrenaline rush every time you’ll cross the street. In the… Continua a leggere Where to dance Salsa in Ho Chi Minh City
Feeling Baganized in Bagan, Myanmar
More than 2.000 Buddhist temples are still in the valley of Bagan, out of the original 10.000 built between 11th and 13th centuries when the Kingdom of Pagan was at its peak. We spent two days exploring the area with bicycles, including an half-day trip to Mount Popa. Mount Popa Mount Popa is a mountain with… Continua a leggere Feeling Baganized in Bagan, Myanmar
Online Income Report – November 2014
I’m just back in Amsterdam after six weeks spent traveling across Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam and a bit of Thailand. Most of the people I talk to have the misconception that I was on holidays, or that I had to come back to make some money. That’s absolutely wrong! As you’ll read below, traveling and working is possible… Continua a leggere Online Income Report – November 2014
Donating blood and fainting in Phnom Penh
What are the effects of our travels on the local populations? Is tourism bringing them business and the opportunity to improve their lives, or rather just another form of exploitation that takes dignity away? Let’s cut the chase: it was recommended by Lonely Planet. Page 75 of the Cambodia guide, there’s a callout inviting travelers to… Continua a leggere Donating blood and fainting in Phnom Penh