To be honest, we didn’t really know what to expect of Tórshavn, so we were all the more delighted when we realized what a wonderfully quaint place it is. In fact, the cute houses and tiny alleyways of Tórshavn’s old town feel very removed from the dramatic, rugged landscapes of the rest of the Islands,…
How to Reach the Faroe Islands by Ferry from Denmark and Iceland
While travelling somewhere by plane is usually the fastest way to reach your destination, in most cases it’s also the least atmospheric, and I find that it almost always pays to travel by land or sea, if you can spare the time. When we visited the magical Faroe Islands, we decided to do so by…
Guest Post by Foley Exploring: House Sitting – A Secret Travel Technique for Digital Nomads
This guest post was written by my buddies Brad and Amber from Foley Exploring. They talk about House Sitting, which is something they have a lot of experience in. Make sure to follow their awesome adventures around the globe on their website or their Instagram Profile. Hello Travelers! It’s no surprise, the digital nomad lifestyle…
The Perfect One-Week Itinerary for the Faroe Islands
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…
Backpacking the Faroe Islands on a Budget – The Ultimate 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…
What to Do in Nuremberg, Germany in One Day – An Itinerary
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…
Exploring 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…
Visiting 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…
7 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…
The 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…