Escaping the English winter to live abroad in a warmer climate sounds like a wonderful idea, right? But, how about spending five months training hard in the sweltering midday heat? Running back and forth along the beach, and in scorching … Read More
I arrived in Kolkata – earlier known as Calcutta – from the Bengala Gulf by train, it was a 16 hour trip over the flagging Indian railways, deep into the upcoming rainy season’s heat. The town is West Bengala‘s capital and … Read More
Turkey always had a special charm. His ancient culture is a unique blend of European, Asian and Arabic heritage, an extraordinary combination which is well expressed in the local culinary tradition. And the excellent food offered in this wide and … Read More
Back in my college years, India was a childish dream, slightly more than a fantasy behind which I could take refuge. But the more I grew up, the more I wanted to fulfil that dream. Soon I wouldn’t be able to describe … Read More
Have you ever tought about stretching to their limits your horizons and your spirit? Have you ever asked yourself if there is such a place on Earth where you could test your very being? I guess there are more than … Read More
Last August I decided to travel and discover Cambodia. While on my journey the book I was reading encouraged me to travel beyond the usual tourist routes, and I arrived as far as Kompong Phluk, a small village on a … Read More
Ho Chi Minh City—or Saigon, as most locals and travelers still affectionately call it—is the high-octane starting point for many Vietnamese adventures. It is a sprawling, bustling metropolis of roughly 9 million people, and it takes about five seconds to … Read More
National Parks are among the biggest attractions in many destinations throughout the world, with tourists traveling all over the globe to enjoy the chilled out serenity of these natural spaces. High up on the leaderboards, Thailand boasts a massive 102 … Read More
f it hadn’t been for the disastrous condition of the seats on the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng, the 100km route might have been a nightmare. Instead, the bumpy ride became part of the adventure. The frequent stops and … Read More