After Sumatra and Bali, it was time to move to phase 3 of our Indonesian […]
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After Sumatra and Bali, it was time to move to phase 3 of our Indonesian trip, dedicating a few days to Lombok, the volcanic island sitting just east of the better-known Bali. Although Lombok rivals Bali in beauty, it is known for being a little less touristic and more peaceful. […]
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After the adventure in Sumatra — sweating and walking through the primary jungle for 5 days — we needed some rest and easy travel. Bali was the perfect destination for just that: beautiful landscapes, temple visits, beaches, good food, and a great vibe. There is an incredible amount of things […]
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One of the highlights of our three-week trip to Indonesia was without any doubt the 5-day trek in a Sumatran jungle. Not so much for the wildlife encounters, which were limited in the non-touristic part of the trek, but for the experience itself. Moving around the primary jungle from one […]
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In summer 2025 we planned a three-week trip to Indonesia, one of the few countries in Asia I had not yet visited. After in-depth research and long negotiations, we decided to divide the trip into three macro areas, roughly one week each, with Jakarta as the starting and finishing point: […]
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In this post, I’m going to share a classic three-week itinerary for a trip to Peru. Quick overview: Lima, Paracas, Huacachina, Arequipa, Cusco, the Salkantay Trek, Machu Picchu, and the Amazon. Wow, it feels like forever since I last wrote a blog post. Definitely years, though I did update a […]
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Check out how to visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park as a backpacker and spend a couple of nights on a budget on a beautiful and relaxing island on Lake Bunyonyi Kabale, in the south-west of the country, close to Rwanda, is a perfect location to find accommodations of all kind, go […]
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This post is about my second volunteering experience in Uganda for a small NGO at Kaihura village, and the important work this NGO carries out for the community My second volunteering experience in Uganda has taken place in Kaihura, a small rural village to be found on the main road […]
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Which one is the best to visit for game drives among the two oldest Ugandan national parks? Check out this post to have an overview I was lucky enough to go for game drives at the two oldest National Parks in Uganda, Murchinson Falls, from here on MF, and Queen […]
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In this post, I pay a tribute to Nobel prize literature laureate José Saramago and three of his books: Caim, The Gospel According to Jesus Christ, and Blindness “The history of mankind is the history of our misunderstandings with god, for he doesn’t understand us, and we don’t understand him.” […]
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Fort Portal is fuuuun, and it is ideally located to enjoy some of the best activities Uganda has to offer. If you are travelling the country, a stopover is an absolute must. Fort Portal is a paradise for travellers, a crossroad town in Uganda among amazing greenery, where you can […]
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Here’s a short account of my experience with Eco-Agric Uganda, a local NGO operating on several fronts to empower disadvantaged people in the country, and how you can support the organization. Eco-Agric Uganda is run by a couple, Josephine and Robert, with an inspiring story to tell. They both came […]
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What can you expect when you arrive in Uganda? It is safe for an independent traveler? I tested the vibe in Entebbe for a couple of days. So, the new adventure has started. After a not so short break in Europe, where I have been seeing friends, training, and fattening […]
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