While exploring the beautiful Faroe Islands, we met a lot of people who were only visiting the archipelago for a couple of days on their way to Iceland. Combining the two destinations surely makes for a nice trip, but you’ll really only be able to scratch the very surface of the Faroe Islands in such…
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Faroe IslandsBackpacking the Faroe Islands on a Budget – The Complete Guide
With a distance of over 300km to the nearest landmass and a number of inhabitants that is significantly surpassed by its population of sheep, visiting the amazing Faroe Islands in the Northern Atlantic truly feels like being at the edge of the earth. While a lot of people visit the islands during a short stop-over…
GermanyWhat to Do in Nuremberg, Germany in One Day
Sitting in the attractive northern part of Bavaria, Nuremberg is one of my favourite cities in Germany. With a beautifully restored medieval city centre, some interesting museums and a wonderful castle, there is enough to see to keep you occupied for a couple of days. If your time is limited, it’s still possible to squeeze…
GermanyExploring Albrechtsburg Castle in Meissen, Germany – The Birthplace of Meissen Porcelain
The tranquil atmosphere of sleepy Meissen somewhat betrays the city’s important role in German history. Not only did it serve as the seat for the Duke of Saxony for centuries, but it’s also the birthplace of the famous Meissen China, the first European porcelain. All of this took place in the Albrechtsburg Castle towering over…
ThailandVisiting Wat Pa Non Sawan – Thailand’s Strangest Temple
During my travels through Thailand, I visited my fair share of Buddhist temples and definitely encountered many an unusual one. From a series of shrines clinging precariously to a sandstone outcrop to an entire temple made out of glass bottles, I thought I had seen it all. Boy, was I wrong: None of these places…
Thailand7 Awesome Things to Do in Laid-Back Roi Et, Thailand
Centered on the pretty Bueng Plan Chai Lake, Roi Et is an attractive city in Thailand’s north-eastern Isan Region. I spent a night in town while making my way from the isolated Pha Thaem National Park to Mukdahan and very much enjoyed the laid-back atmosphere, friendly locals and wacky temples. Like many destinations in that…
ThailandThe Complete Guide to Thailand’s Pha Thaem National Park
Eastern Thailand’s spectacular Pha Thaem National Park is one of my favourite places in the little-visited Isan-Region. The main attraction here are a series of rugged cliffs towering over the Mekong River, but you’ll also find some awesome waterfalls, interesting rock formations and ancient rock paintings. During my tour of the Isan, I spent two…
ThailandThe Two-Colored River and Other Cool Things to See in Khong Chiam, Thailand
Khong Chiam is a sleepy village by the Mekong River in the easternmost part of Thailand. I made my way there mostly, because I wanted to visit the nearby Pha Thaem National Park, but was enamoured enough with the relaxed atmosphere and the fact that I was the only farang around that I decided to…
United KingdomThe Ultimate 5-Day Itinerary for England’s Lake District National Park
The Lake District National Park is hands-down one of my favourite places in the world, and I feel like everything I love about England comes together in this wonderful area. Beautiful landscapes of rolling hills, drystone walls and grazing sheep? Check! Tiny historic villages full of cute cottages and cozy Pubs? Check! Impressive Lakes and…
United KingdomHow to Reach England’s Lake District from Manchester by Public Transport
With good rail and flight connections to the rest of the UK and Europe, Manchester is a useful gateway to Northern England’s Lake District. Using the city as a springboard means that you can combine the natural beauty of the National Park with some cultural attractions in one of England’s coolest cities, which is exactly…