Evia is a large island near Athens that miraculously avoided the influx of foreign tourists. Nevertheless, it’s a popular destination for Greek holidaymakers. When looking at the breathtaking, alpine scenery of north Evia, the first thought…
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Halong Valentine’s
The Vietnamese are big fans of the Valentine’s Day. At an English-language bookstore in Hanoi we meet a young fellow choosing a novel about love for a potential girlfriend. The whole affair must be important…
Koh Bulon Leh and the land of smiles
After three weeks in Malaysia, we’re going overland to Thailand. We leave early, hoping to save some money by taking the local bus. At the bus station we find out there is no direct connection…
Vacation on vacation – Pulau Pangkor
Travelling may seem like an easy thing to do but in fact it can be a lot of hard work, especially if you’re on a tight budget. A heavy backpack, public transport, hotel hunting, getting…