Pula
I had not planned much for my visit to Pula. To be honest, I had not planned anything. The only two things I knew, was that it was a very convenient starting point for my trip to Slovenia (the most important thing) and that they […]
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Different options for accommodation
What type of accommodation you use, often differ for different types of travels. Here are some tips covering staying overnight in a private home, as well as some special types of housing. Private housing: I often prefer using Airbnb when travelling. Both because it is […]
800 stairs towards heaven
Or in my case – to hell! Walking (I definitely did not run, like many others) 315,5 meters more or less straight up can be quite painful. At least unless you are very fit. Exercising in Stoltzekleiven, commonly known as Stoltzen, is extremely popular. In […]
10 things to do in Shanghai – Guest post by Terese
Shanghai is a city of opportunity, and has a variety of cultural offerings, spectacular buildings, fancy clubs, local and international restaurants and exciting shopping experiences. The city is constantly changing, and if you travel back you can experience barely recognizing it. Despite major changes and […]
Staying in a Snooze Cube at Dubai Airport
Sleeping in the Snooze Cubes at Dubai airport is genius, both if you only plan to take a nap for a few hours, or overnight. As it is inside the terminal, it is convenient if you are short on time. Staying overnight, you do not […]
One night in Bangkok
Oh, I had been longing for you! It had been 10 years. 11 years since we were going steady. It was about time to have one night in Bangkok…. The night starts by sunset. In our case, it was enjoyed at Octave Rooftop Lounge & Bar […]
The good memories of Koh Samet
Koh Samet. I had been longing to get back since I last stepped foot on this, for me, paradise island. It has been 11 years. Time goes by quickly, and so does development. I was actually not sure now if I wanted to come back […]
Koh Chang
I was a bit curious to see how much Koh Chang had changed since I visited 11 years ago. Back than it was not very developed, but the plans were certainly already made. Quite a lot was of course different, with many new hotels and […]
Koh Wai: the beautiful and relaxing paradise. But hot as hell!
Taking a speedboat directly from the pier at Dusita in Koh Kood strait to the pier by Good Feeling in Koh Wai, was nice and smooth. The bungalows are about 5 min walk from the reception at the pier, at the end of a narrow […]
The easy life at Koh Kood
Koh Kood, or Koh Kut, was for me an unknown island, and I was excited to experience it. The island is fairly large, actually the 4th largest in Thailand, and is situated in the eastern part, just a short boat ride from Trat. Boonsiri Catamaran left […]
Trat – the starting point to go to Koh Kut/Koh Kood
For travelers Trat is mainly a stopover on the way to Koh Chang, Koh Kut/Koh Kood and Koh Mak, or to Cambodia. Arriving in the evening, there was not much going on. Almost everything was closed, but my friend was here last weekend, and knew […]
Flying Emirates via Dubai
The first time I flew Emirates, I was very happy with the service. My second experience has not changed my mind. To get the most of your flight, take a few seconds to read below. Seat booking: When booking the ticket, you can select your […]
A day in Dubai
Dubai. The one city in the world where you most frequently will hear the words “the world’s tallest/largest/most expensive” etc. Dubai has never been a priority on my travel list, but given the choice either to hang out at the airport for 8 hours, or […]
Traveling around Sri Lanka in two weeks
Summing up our travel route in Sri Lanka, trying to give an idea of the diversities you can experience. The following text is a short summery including where we stayed, how to get from A to B, and links to the blog posts from the […]
Get your bearings, prepare for Sri Lanka!
Just a few things to bear in mind when planning a trip to Sri Lanka. The basics before you go: Remember to apply for a visa. Get your Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) at www.eta.gov.lk. Buy mosquito repellent with high level of DEET. Or bring me […]
Negombo – nothing to do?
To be honest, and I really think travel writers should be, I do not see any specific reason to go to Negombo. The beach is not particularly nice, and there are plenty of souvenir sellers trying to get you to buy their stuff. At first, […]
Kandy. Sweet and sour. And a bit bizarre!
Liking the Sri Lankan city of Kandy or not, really depends on your taste. I would say there are two sides of the city. The sweet, and the sour. I am not really know to be fussy, and often find shabby rundown houses charming. Kandy […]
Tips along the way between Polonnaruwa and Kandy
Travelling from Polonnaruwa to Kandy, we decided to rent a driver to be able to experience Sigiriya and Pidurangala Rock as well as the Golden Temple or Rock Temple of Dambulla on the way. The driver also included a few other stops. Skip Sigiriya Rock, […]
The ancient city of Polonnaruwa
Ancient ruins fascinate me, so when I heard about Polonnaruwa, I was really eager to visit. The sights of the ancient city are a bit spread out, so renting a bike is the perfect way to get around. Bike rentals are available, and most guesthouses […]
The Rock Temple of Dambulla
With an elongated white painted house concealing five sanctuaries carved into the rock, the Rock Temple of Dambulla is a magnificent place to visit. The cave monastery is the largest and best-preserved cave-temple complex in Sri Lanka, housing 157 Buddha statues as well as large Buddhist […]