“Travel Guides” is a very broad category, but this is where you’ll find most of my destination-specific guides and blog posts. Whether you’re planning a trip or just daydreaming of future travels, this is the place for you! Among other things, you’ll find: practical guides to lesser-known locations, complete guides to some of my favorite places, and advice on how to see popular places without a tour (and simultaneously avoiding the crowds)!
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…
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 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…
Mount Bromo is an active volcano situated in Western Java. There are relatively few western tourists, although it attracts its fair share of local, Chinese, or Korean visitors. There are not a lot of resources for visiting Mount Bromo - so I decided to write one! Getting there Step One…
Ha Long Bay is a gorgeous UNESCO world heritage site located in Northeastern Vietnam. Unsurprisingly, the limestone formations rising from emerald green water attract more and more tourists each year, and the boats all follow the same routes to make it easier for local authorities to keep an eye on…
Did you know that on top of gorgeous beaches the Philippines are also home to mindblowing rice terraces? The Batad rice terraces (which are situated next to the UNESCO world heritage Banaue rice terraces) are some of the most mindblowing ones in the world. Less crowded than Banaue, the Batad…
The Golden Bridge in Da Nang has slowly made its way in Vietnam's most Instagrammable and simply mindblowing tourist attractions. Situated in the center of the country it is very accessible and definitely worth a visit. Here's everything you need to know before going! Where is it? The Golden Bridge…