Hiking and Scramble Tour of Great Saint “We are going up this way?” I asked, in slight disbelief, looking at the cliffs. There was no path to be seen and my heart was already pounding from walking up the trail to the foot of the actual rocks. From this point on, it seemed no human […]
Exploring Bali’s Landscapes by Scooter
Bali was obviously a beautiful island and I had heard about it already long before even considering to traveling to Indonesia. But this beauty was not as apparent as it seemed and unfortunately for many visitors the experience of Bali simply ended on one of the many nice beaches. Even if the beaches on Bali […]
15 Ways to Travel Myanmar like a Local
Travelling on the ground always seemed to be a big part of every journey and that was especially true for Myanmar. As local transport was generally slow and usually arrived later than expected, a significant amount of time was actually spent in all sorts of different vehicles. While on the one hand this additional time […]
Adventure Travel on Myanmar Railways
Visiting Myanmar alone was already an adventure, but using the local train system, Myanmar Railways, was certainly something else. While staying in Thailand and getting a Myanmar visa in Bangkok, I had heard already some rumors about the local rail system. Some people had mentioned that Myanmar Railways was best to be avoided, while other […]