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We landed in Manila on July 26th and, after a short layover, flew on to Puerto Princesa on Palawan. There we finally met Christian and J.

hell” – lined with painted figures carved into the rock – and to the “heaven”. For the latter, several more steps must be climbed, but once at the top, you have a great view over...

In Hoi An and Da Nang, we were able to try all sorts of new dishes – but also variations of foods we already knew. The Bánh Mì was the ea

as it has very delicious drinks and is a small oasis of tranquility. The walls are beautifully painted, and the entrances are slightly overgrown with flowering plants. We...

Ngô. (Wood Art and Workshop)”. The exhibition pieces were imaginative and beautifully executed, and we learned a lot about wood processing. For example, jackwood (wood from the...

The UNESCO World Heritage Site includes not only the city of Hoi An, but also the craft villages surrounding the city. Our accommodation is located on

We booked two places (3.50 euros per person) at the “Duck Leader” via GetYourGuide – a small farm where you can feed ducks.

After just two and a half hours of flying, we arrived in Da Nang, Vietnam on June 26. With a German passport, we didn't have to apply for a visa, but we still had to queu

In the downtown area, we definitely didn't miss Little India and were amazed by the huge food court – there are countless stalls offering a variety of Indian dishes. We a

We also hiked through several parks and trails. In the north, we tackled the Pierce Reservoir Trail, which is divided into various trails. First, a beautiful path runs al

upscale backpacker fashion. We also found the first pieces of furniture for our future home: two hammocks! After practicing with affordable second-hand clothing for some time, I...

Singapore greeted us with humid, warm weather. On our arrival day, we took a long walk and admired the architecture of the skyscrapers – accompanied

Today our day started much earlier than planned: Shortly after five o'clock we were jolted from our sleep by the loud calls of the neighbor's rooster – and it was still c

On June 7th, we set off early in the morning to a small beach section near the pier. There lies the Mae Haad Shipwreck, a wreck just a few meters below the water surface,

With Komoot, Simon planned a hike of approximately seven kilometers through the southern part of the island. Some sections and waypoints had already been mapped by other

Today we took the ferry from Koh Samui to Koh Tao. It was a relaxing 2.5 hours with a stopover in Koh Phangan.

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On May 22nd, we took a taxi in the afternoon from Dambulla to the airport in Colombo. However, the three-hour journey turned into 4.5 hours due to heavy rains and some ro

A few days ago, we drove from Trinco to Dambulla. Along the way, we saw an elephant by the roadside again. The next time we travel to Sri Lanka, we will definitely visit

In the last few days, we splashed around a lot in the sea and explored the city a bit.

After spending the last few days relaxing in Trincomalee, with a bit of swimming in the morning and some coffee and reading afterward, we visited the Deer Park today and

Today we intended to hike the entire first stage of the Pekoe Trail. Our host kindly drove us there. We didn't want to walk the road to the Tea Museum again.

As we were slowly running out of ideas on where to go in and around Kandy, the owner of our accommodation gave us some tips. Today, we visited three temples close to each

Today we visited the Royal Botanical Gardens Peradeniya, which has existed in parts since 1371. You can really notice this in the tall trees and other large plants. It is

Today we visited the Temple of the Tooth, where we also attended the ceremony that takes place three times a day. We were advised to go, but honestly, it probably felt si

Today, we had a hike from our accommodation to a tea museum and then continued through the tea plantation on the Pekoe Trail to the Hanthana viewpoint.

We have finally set off on our journey from Germany to Sri Lanka, Thailand, Singapore, and Vietnam before heading to the Philippines. Our Swedish friends are excited to m

It's done! After a long preparation and a lot of instant soup in the last few days, we've taken a big step and successfully handed over the apartment to the landlord without any...

For about two weeks, our furniture has been limited to the kitchen furniture, a couch, lowboard, bed, and three chairs along with the washing machine. Many items were picked up by...

The apartment is emptying out and the anticipation is rising. The year has finally begun when everything starts. The cold and wet weather also contributes to this.