San José
Getting to San José had already been an adventure, staying there for almost three days was another. Despite everything though,…
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Watching the sun rise over the Borobudur temple
Most things are better when you see them early in the morning. The light is different and bathes everything a…
Prambanan temple tour and a visit to the ballet
There is an abundance of temples in and around Yogyakarta. No wonder, since it was the spiritual center in former…
Discovering Yogyakarta – what’s there to see inside the Kraton
Indonesia had all sorts of kings and sultans during the centuries and even does so now. Some of these kings…
Why Vietnam is always a great destination
What’s the best part about Christmas in Vienna? It’s the many little stalls which sell hot wine, the constant party…
What I learned in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan was a revelation. This country is so unique and beautiful that I can only urge you to visit it…
The doors of Kyrgyzstan
Standard feature after visiting a new place (for other places click here and here). Kyrgyzstan turned out to be very difficult though. First…
Cholpon-Ata and the Burana Tower
Our last day in Kyrgyzstan had arrived. Unbelievable how quick the time has passed. Basically we just arrived and all…
Back down from Altyn Arashan to Karakol
It was a cold morning. There was no heating except for the wood stove on the other side of our…
From Karakol to Altyn Arashan
At breakfast I felt like my old self again, ready to eat what ever was set in front of me. Sylvia…
About me
Traveling is a way of life. While doing so I eat and read a lot. There is nothing better though than enjoying all three at the same time. So come along for the ride.
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Watching the sun rise over the Borobudur temple
Most things are better when you see them early in the morning. The light is different and bathes everything a…
Prambanan temple tour and a visit to the ballet
There is an abundance of temples in and around Yogyakarta. No wonder, since it was the spiritual center in former…
Discovering Yogyakarta – what’s there to see inside the Kraton
Indonesia had all sorts of kings and sultans during the centuries and even does so now. Some of these kings…
Why Vietnam is always a great destination
What’s the best part about Christmas in Vienna? It’s the many little stalls which sell hot wine, the constant party…
What I learned in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan was a revelation. This country is so unique and beautiful that I can only urge you to visit it…
The doors of Kyrgyzstan
Standard feature after visiting a new place (for other places click here and here). Kyrgyzstan turned out to be very difficult though. First…
Cholpon-Ata and the Burana Tower
Our last day in Kyrgyzstan had arrived. Unbelievable how quick the time has passed. Basically we just arrived and all…
Back down from Altyn Arashan to Karakol
It was a cold morning. There was no heating except for the wood stove on the other side of our…
From Karakol to Altyn Arashan
At breakfast I felt like my old self again, ready to eat what ever was set in front of me. Sylvia…
About me
Traveling is a way of life. While doing so I eat and read a lot. There is nothing better though than enjoying all three at the same time. So come along for the ride.
Social media