Life on Planet Earth in the 2010s
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The end of a decade is only a random point in time, of course. And yet, as I sit at my desk and look out at a wintery version of…
Year: 2019
One day in Ephesus
Turkey receives millions of tourists every year. It’s a cheap destination, although it’s not the most politically stable place you can go. Just don’t book too far ahead, and it’s…
The Best Kruger Park Safari
Travel in Africa can be many things, but a safari is the continent’s best and most unique experience. And it doesn’t even have to be expensive. This may change soon.…
Lomsdal-Visten National Park
If you want wilderness, Norway is a great place to seek it. Everyone knows this. And yet, most visitors to Norway go to the same few places, where the wilderness…
Hiking the Lycian Way
The Lycian Way is Turkey’s most famous long-distance hike. According to the Internet, it’s a 500+ kilometers long fascinating mix of stunning coastline, olive groves, rustic towns and ancient ruins.…
Escape from Benidorm
Sometimes you may feel like you’re trapped in tourist hell, but it’s usually easy to get out of it. Just walking a few blocks will often help a lot. Other…
Life on planet Benidorm
I went to Spain last April, and somehow I ended up staying for a few days near Benidorm. It’s a place I’ve heard absolutely nothing nice about. Rumor has it…
Hiking Quebrada de Humahuaca
Argentina’s north-west is off the radar for many international travelers. Chile’s famous Atacama desert is nearby, to the west, and just north of here is the popular Salar de Uyuni.…
Buddhists, boats and Luang Prabang
Laos is famous among travelers as that funny country where you can go tubing on a river and get stupidly drunk for cheap. Fortunately, there are other and better sides…
Myanmar – Easy to Lake
After Bagan and Yangon, the most popular tourist destination in Myanmar is probably the relatively remote Inle Lake. The main town, Nyaung Shwe, is a great place to base yourself,…
