Kawah Ijen (also known as Mount Ijen) was by far one of the most memorable places I visited in Indonesia. Hiking up Mount Ijen was challenging, but being able to look into the crater of an active volcano (and the dashing blue lake inside it) made it all worth it.…
The Haut-Kœnigsbourg castle is one of the coolest, most authentic and most breathtaking castles I have ever seen. It's situated at the top of a mountain and its history is super interesting - did you know it has been completely destroyed not once but twice? And the second time, when…
If you're planning a trip to the Philippines, you have probably heard of El Nido and Coron. Both are beautiful places where you'll get to swim in turquoise water, tan on white sand beaches, and snorkel and dive amongst colorful fish and corals. The only problem: the masses of tourists…
Most people visit Finland in winter, but you have decided to visit during summer - great choice! Finnish weather is pretty unique, and what you'll need to pack in summer will be very different than if you were visiting in winter. Because of this, I decided to write a packing…
The Donon is a beautiful mountain in Alsace, France. The hike there is difficult but incredibly rewarding once you get to the top and get to admire the beautiful views. The cherry on top of the cake: a temple on top of the mountain. Why should you go there? Whether…
You're in the beautiful UNESCO city of Luang Prabang and you want to get to the Northern Rose of Thailand: Chiang Mai. Both cities have a similar yet different vibe, beautiful architecture, and delicious food. And the best way to get from one to the other? The slow boat from…
The Green Canyon is one of the coolest places I have ever visited. In this post you'll find: me facing my fear of jumping into water, the coolest guy I've ever met, and probably a bunch of swearing. Enjoy! When we visited Indonesia, Christian and I found ourselves at a…
Welcome to my post-series called “Quick review”. These are not as long as regular posts, given that they are very specific and I don’t want to pretend to know more than I do by writing a 3000-word post based on that one time I took that one bus company’s bus.…
Welcome to my post-series called “Quick review”. These are not as long as regular posts, given that they are very specific and I don’t want to pretend to know more than I do by writing a 3000-word post based on that one time I took that one bus company’s bus.…
The 4000 islands is a unique place situated in Southern Laos. But wait... isn't Laos a landlocked country? The islands are actually not in the ocean - they're in the Mekong river! They have pretty much everything a backpacker could ask for: a very laid-back vibe, possibilities for adventure, beautiful…