Travel in Bolivia – our Budget Breakdown

While we were at lake Titicaca in Copacabana at the Bolivian side, we never thought we would make it to La Paz. Our bus was stuck for hours. That was our first contact with this special tiny country surrounded by big neighbours. Meet Bolivia. Bolivia …

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Perito Moreno Glacier Ice Trekking in El Calafate, Argentina

So after the trekking days in El Chalten, the next stop more south in Argentinian Patagonia is El Calafate: home to the National Park Los Glacieros, with world-known glacier Perito Moreno. A visit to the glacier was on our South America must visits list. It’s …

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Perito Moreno Glacier – Photo Journal

We made just too many pictures while visiting the Perito Moreno Glacier in El Calafate. We even did an Ice trek on the glacier! So we had to make a selection of them… The Perito Moreno glacier, encased in an ancient mountain range, stretches for …

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Mikkeller Beer Celebration Copenhagen – Best Festival (ever)?

Once in a while, you decide to do something slightly crazy (well, a little). Given this year is my “turn of a decade” celebration, I did a small splurge and gave myself an early birthday gift: a trip to Copenhagen. Not to visit the beautiful …

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Travel in Peru – our budget breakdown

Peru was the first country I visited in South America during the Big Trip. Well, actually, the first one of them all. Peru is the gateway of the Andes, with lots of possible hiking at high altitude, cultural adventures, wildlife and of course: Macchu Picchu! For …

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DIY – 8 things to do in Luang Prabang

We traveled through Northern Laos for 8 days during our Big Trip, ending in Luang Prabang. This place is really awesome! True, it did not have the solitude of previous towns in Laos (Luang Namtha, Nong Khiaw) and it may seem a little more touristy. But …

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25 days in New Zealand: our wonderful itinerary

New Zealand was the last country of our Big Trip. We had very high expectations because of everything we had read or heard from other travelers. The country majestically reached them all and even went beyond! We had an amazing time, driving around, enjoying New …

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Hotels in Cambodia: recommendations in Siem Reap and Pnom Penh

I spent 7 days and 6 nights in Cambodia, where I had a really great time together with Ms.Rice. From our total budget for Cambodia, I spent $76 on hotels in Cambodia. Pretty nice for traveling with 2 persons. One night I slept on the night bus from …

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Travel in Cambodia: our budget breakdown

Cambodia, the third country I visited in South East Asia (after Laos and Vietnam) during the Big Trip. Besides Angkor Wat, I did not really know what to expect. Yet, besides the nature, cultural relics and peaceful way of life after such horrendous historical events, the true …

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Great tips on preparing for a craft beer festival

The increase in the number of craft beer festivals has been skyrocketing the last few years. In 2016, we visited the Zythos beer festival, Night of the Great Thirst, Lambic and Sour Ale Sunday, Ghent beer festival , Villaggio della Birra and many more. With spring time approaching, …

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