Category: Note to self

The currency exchange market in Uzbekistan

Officially, one US Dollar is worth 2’900 Uzbekistani Som. Inofficially currently around 6’400 Som. There are various reasons for it and I recommend reading some articles on the topic of you are interested. But basically the government doesn’t let the currency free-float which causes the official exchange rate to be...

Back to Incredible India after eight years

In 2008 I embarked on my first backpacker trip. Not sure why I chose India as the first backpacker destination as there are much easier countries to start in. I had a massive culture shock for the first two weeks and loved the six weeks that followed. I haven’t made...

Where do you draw the line to not visit a country?

A beautiful thing about traveling is that no matter where you go, there is always something to explore (ok, there may be some exceptions…) – be it landscape, structures or culture. And when you travel, you are bound to spend money, no matter small or big. In many cases, this...

Lunch with a view in Seminyak, Bali – Sardine Restaurant

Back from a relaxing weekend in Bali, it is not photos of beaches that I want to share but rather of the great view we had enjoying lunch at Sardine Restaurant in Seminyak: If you’re in the area, check it out. The view alone is worth it. The fact that...

How travelling in Asia has gotten a little bit cheaper – for some

There are many things I love about travelling in Asia. Paying for visa is not one of them. From a traveller’s perspective, one of the best things the European Union (or to be more precise, Schengen) gave us, are open borders. Even if your nationality does require a visa, at...

Sri Lanka Itinerary August 2015

For reference: our Sri Lanka itinerary 2015 Highlights: Safari in Uda Walawe, Galle, Ella, Markets in Pettah/Colombo Wouldn’t do it again: Kandy, Nuwara Eliya

How technology has changed backpacking

It has been 6 years now since I went on my first true backpacking trip to India. At the time we already used some technology to make our travel life easier: we had local sim cards to call hostels instead of using public payphones we visited internet cafes in towns...

Hong Kong: One Dim Sum

Queue can be up to 30mins, very small place but good quality and value for money. HK$171 for 4 pax. 15 Playing Field Road, Prince Edward Hong Kong