Central Germany’s largest city still seems to be kind of an off-the-beaten-path place for international travelers, despite the fact that it’s the country’s fastest-growing city and a cultural hotspot, thanks to its large university and important role in the contemporary art scene. I’ve been living in Leipzig for over a decade now, so I figured…
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Travel TipsThe Pros and Cons of Solo Travel
Whenever I’m traveling somewhere on my own, I tend to get the same reactions from at least some people who can’t seem to understand that decision. To be fair, these are mostly people who don’t travel a lot themselves and can’t quite seem to grasp the appeal. Still, this clearly isn’t something that only happens…
Thailand8 Fantastic Things to See and Do in Chanthaburi, Thailand’s City of Gems
Chanthaburi is a small town in Thailand’s southeastern corner with a pretty historical centre and a laid-back vibe that reminded me more of towns in the Isan Region than other places along the eastern Gulf Coast. I hardly met any tourists here, but because of its role in the gemstone trade, the city still gets…
ThailandWhat to Know About Visiting Thailand’s Nam Tok Phlio National Park
With 156 National Parks, Thailand certainly doesn’t suffer from a shortage of protected areas. I visited quite a few beautiful ones during my stays in the country, but Nam Tok Phlio NP in Chanthaburi Province stayed in my mind, as I saw almost no other people there. As the name suggests, the park’s main claim…
Thailand7 Unique Things to See and Do on Ko Sichang, Thailand
The islands in the Gulf of Thailand are usually super popular with foreign travelers, so I was somewhat surprised when I hardly met any other foreigners on Ko Sichang. I can only assume that the main reason is that there aren’t many beaches (or spots to party) compared to some other Thai islands, like for…
ThailandThe Complete Guide to Ko Samet Island, Thailand
Tiny Ko Samet is a nice beach-hopping destination off Thailand’s eastern gulf coast. It’s not really a secret anymore, but I still met less other foreigners here than I did on islands in southern Thailand, like Phuket or Ko Tao. If you don’t mind walking for a bit, you stand a very good chance of…
ThailandDusit Palace and Other Things to See in Bangkok’s Dusit District
As of 2026, it seems like parts of Dusit Palace, including Vimanmek Teak Mansion, are still closed to the public for renovation. See the section “Is Dusit Palace currently open to the public?” for more information. To me, Bangkok’s Dusit Quarter felt very different from other parts of the city, as the broad avenues and…
ThailandThe Complete Guide to Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace in Bangkok
Bangkok’s Grand Palace is one of the most impressive architectural ensembles I came across in Thailand and home to the country’s most sacred Buddhist temple, which makes it one of the absolute must-see sights in a city filled with interesting places to check out. From its construction in 1782, the complex was the permanent residence…
ThailandIs Bangkok’s Khao San Road Worth Visiting?
If you’ve been anywhere in South-East Asia, you’re bound to have heard other travelers telling stories of Bangkok’s Khao San Road. Strike that. You’ve probably heard of it even if you’ve never set foot in Asia before, just because you’ve been pestered with stories of drunken debauchery by your wasted cousin Steve, telling you how…
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The central German village of Tilleda was where we started our hike to the impressive Kyffhäuser Monument, but we realized that there are a couple of good reasons to visit in its own right. The biggest of these is the open-air museum Königspfalz Tilleda, which consists of a partly reconstructed royal palace from the Early…