We landed pretty late in Chiang Mai, our only stop in Thailand on this trip. Our hotel, the Teeraya Boutique Hotel (which was a hostel and definitely no Boutique Hotel), was perfectly located just a short walk south of the old town. On our first night we only had time to grab some street food before going to bed. The next day we planned to get up early to do sightseeing in the morning and chill and organize stuff with internet connection … [Read more...] about Short Trip to Chiang Mai
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Recommendations for Myanmar
Visit in the Wet Season Even though Myanmar is still not the most popular destination in high season (October to January) a lot of tourists are visiting. Not only can you escape these massive crowds of visitors but also the temperatures are more enjoyable. Skip Yangon As many other big cities in Asia, we found the traffic in Yangon horrible. With the consistent noise of honking drivers, loud engines and traffic jams it is really hard … [Read more...] about Recommendations for Myanmar
Hawaii on a Budget, well kind of
The islands of Hawaii are probably one of the most expensive destinations you can choose. To break it to you right away there is no way to experience a lot on a very tight budget. Here are our recommendations on how you can see a lot without spending a fortune: Camping One of the big expenses when visiting Hawaii is accommodation. You can barely find a cheap hotel, a good option are hostels. However, we found that with camping you can save … [Read more...] about Hawaii on a Budget, well kind of
Sydney – Where everything began
Sydney was one of our destinations we were most excited about for this trip. Not only did we meet here almost 10 years ago, but also it gave us the chance to see our good friends from Amsterdam again. Nat and Pat were so nice to let us stay with them and their adorable son Oli. The main tourist attractions in Australia’s most popular city are quite obvious. Nobody should miss the Harbour Bridge and the world famous Opera House. You can … [Read more...] about Sydney – Where everything began
Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation
The Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports environmental education in the schools and communities of Hawaiʻi. Their mission is to provide students with experiences that will enhance their appreciation for and understanding of their environment so they will be lifelong stewards of the earth. We support hands-on learning activities that engage their senses and make lasting impressions on children's minds. We believe our … [Read more...] about Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation
Hiking in Kauai and Escaping Rainstorms in Oahu
Kauai The next Hawaii destination on our list was Kauai, the garden island. We planned to not rent a car here, however after talking to some fellow travelers and since we did not have too many days here we spontaneously got a vehicle. Hanalei and the Napali Coast Upon arrival we pretty much straight away headed to the Wailua Falls, definitely not a must see, before heading up the coast to our hippie accommodation. After a month of camping we … [Read more...] about Hiking in Kauai and Escaping Rainstorms in Oahu