The small village of Salento was one of our favorite places to visit in Colombia. Though it can be a bit touristy during the high season, it has definitely not lost its authentic charm. The architecture is colorful, the surrounding nature is beautiful and the …
The days of Colombia being one of the most dangerous countries in the world are over. Many people however still think about Colombia as a very dangerous place where gangs rule the street and every tourist should fear for their life. But this couldn’t be …
It seems like lately everybody is traveling to Colombia. The country is certainly much safer then it used to be a couple of years ago; especially since the FARC peace deal. (And we’re sure that the filming of an immensely popular Dutch TV show in …
Tayrona National Park was one of our first destinations in Colombia. We’d just arrived from Southeast Asia and were looking forward to discovering a new continent. Tayrona National park is a popular destination for both national and international tourists, so we knew that we could …
It’s been a couple of months since we’ve traded the tropical heat of Southeast Asia for the salsa vibes of South America. Looking back on 4 amazing months, we can truly say we’ve had some once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Here are (in no particular order) our favorites! …
One of the greatest adventures you can undertake in the north of Thailand is driving the Ha Giang Loop. You’ll encounter stunning landscapes, curvy roads, friendly locals and lots of other adventurous travelers. Renting a motorbike will enable you to set your own pace and …
Visiting Thailand means you’ll get your fair share of Buddhist temples, statues and culture. Two of the most most important historical sites in Thailand are the Ayutthaya historical park and the Sukhothai historical park. Both are UNESCO World Heritage sites. Ayutthaya was founded around 1350 …
Trekking in Sapa is the highlight for many people visiting Vietnam. And we fully understand why! Hiking through the vibrant green rice fields with an indigenous guide was a truly unique experience and one of our favorite activities in Vietnam. In this blog post we’ll …
We’ve all heard of Ha Long Bay, the unique UNESCO site in the North of Vietnam where you can cruise between stunning karst mountains. But have you also heard of Lan Ha Bay? Probably not! For those of you planning a trip to Ha Long …
During our six week trip in Thailand one of the coolest things we did was a visit to an elephant sanctuary. However, there’s a lot of negativity around elephant tourism in Thailand (and other Southeast Asian countries for that matter). And for a good reason! …