Perth to Coral Bay 14-day road trip itinerary with 2WD
I fulfilled a little dream of mine by taking a road trip along the coast in Western Australia! I never really thought it would actually happen, given how far away and expensive Australia is (at least if I compare it to Southeast Asia, where I spent most of my time the past years). As I […]
DIY trip from Surat Thani to Padang Besar Border
There are plenty of ways to book a trip to cross the Padang Besar border from Thailand to Malaysia with a travel agency. Especially the journey from Surat Thani (Thailand) to Penang / Georgetown (Malaysia) is a very common traveller route. However, if you want to do this trip by yourself and maybe spend just […]
Philippines 1 month travel & diving itinerary
If you are planning to travel the Philippines, love diving and are on a budget, this 1 month travel & diving itinerary might be exactly what you’ve been looking for! I explored Philippines in November 2023 during my year-long Southeast Asia adventure. While you can easily find general travel plans online, the ones that highlight […]
How to make long-term travelling less exhausting
I didn’t really know what travel exhaustion felt like until I experienced it earlier this year. It’s a weird feeling. Discovering the area, booking the next hostel, and many more things that should feel exciting started to feel like a burden. All I was longing for was a routine, stability, long-term connections and doing something […]
My favourite travel backpack – Inateck 40l review
Let me introduce you to one of the things I never want to travel without ever again: The Inateck 40l backpack. We’ve been travelling together for over three years now! Therefore it’s about time that I share a detailed, independent and honest review. I originally bought this backpack in January 2020 as it seemed big […]
Thoughts after 6 months of full-time travelling
Mid-April I shared how I felt after full-time travelling for three months. Back then, I thought, ‘Yes, I’ll write another one in three months’. It’s August now, and it’s been four months since that thought. Trust me, until now I haven’t been ready to share anything yet. Three months can feel so long in some […]
How to travel Flores by bus
Flores is an island located in the Eastern part of Indonesia in the province of East Nusa Tenggara. It’s named Flores, which means ‘flowers’ in Portuguese due to its lush landscapes. Most people take a flight to the city Labuan Bajo in the West, visit the famous Komodo National Park for a few days and […]
How to extend the E-Visa for Indonesia & fix for common issue
In 2020 Indonesia implemented an electronic visa (E-visa) system which makes the life of travellers much easier. Firstly, you can obtain your visa online before arriving in Indonesia. Secondly, you can extend your tourist visa within only a minute instead of visiting a local immigration office and wasting at least 3-4 days. The E-visa system […]
Wingspan boardgame travel edition
Have you ever heard of the boardgame Wingspan? If yes, then this blogpost might make you want to play even more! I’ll share everything you need to know to play Wingspan from anywhere without bringing all the game material with you. Whether it is the local pub, cafe, the park, your friends’ house or a […]
3 months itinerary for Cambodia, Vietnam & Laos including budget – Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia is a very popular destination among backpackers. Not only is it super easy and safe to travel but also very affordable. In 2023 I explored Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos within three months and want to share the route and daily average costs with you. It’s the perfect round-trip starting end ending in Thailand. […]