I was discussing with a friend over lunch about friendship, and here is a conundrum: is it right to always follow your own wishes, notwithstanding who’s around you? Or should one think of his friends, take care of the relation, also when you’re not really up for it? Friendship doesn’t […]
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Personal log #1 – Begin
So, it begins. I feel like Captain Picard setting out for a journey towards the unknown: excited, hesitant, a little scared too! Right now, while I am typing my very first post, I have no idea whether I’ll write this blog with regularity, for how long, or if it’s going to […]
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5 Great Places to Visit in North Vietnam
My Vietnam trip wasn’t exactly a well-organised itinerary. It was more like the spur of the moment thing, but I ended up visiting some pretty cool places! I was travelling in January, days were sometimes sunny, more often a bit rainy. Warm was bearable, but probably not the best time […]
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A Dreamlike Travel Itinerary in Northern Laos
It’s impossible not to love Laos! Its authenticity, great food, smiling people, few and chilled tourists, great travel experiences, and wild jungles make it an ideal destination for backpackers It is undoubtedly one of my favourite places ever. I can’t even explain why, it’s a mix of things to do, […]
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Crossing the Border between Thailand and North Laos
Entering the North of Laos via land from Thailand is pretty simple. From Chang Mai a bus will take you to the border. If you so desire, on the way you can stop by the famous Chang Rai’s White Temple for a couple of hours. This is more than enough […]
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4 Cool Things about Trekking Laugavegur in Iceland
If you travel to Iceland, you might want to go trekking. Here are the four coolest things about one of the best short treks in the world for beauty and diversity of landscapes. You will also find lots of tips for the organization of the trek. I’ve been looking forward […]
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Reykjavik and the Golden Circle
When you travel to Iceland, there’s a couple of day trips you can’t miss. Find the highlights in this post, and some extra thoughts, mostly about the hidden people. The main reason I went to Iceland was really the Laugavegur trail. However, I had time to spend in Reykjavík and to go […]
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Marvels of New Zealand South Island
Everyone should travel to New Zealand’s South Island, truly a land of marvels. In this post all the highlights, things to do, and places to visit for a memorable road trip. I’ve already provided some general comments about tourism in New Zealand and information on the organisation of this trip […]
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The Ultimate Road Trip in New Zealand’s North Island
Naaaa just kidding, the only ultimate road trip in New Zealand would be to go EVERYWHERE, that’s how beautiful the country is. There has been an itinerary though, in between road and treks, and some amazing highlights: Coromandel, Rotorua, Tongariro. Really, I loved every single place I have been to, […]
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8 Places to Visit on the Australian East-Coast
From Cairns to Sydney, eight places to visit on the Australian East-Coast, many tips, dos and don’ts, and what’s not to be missed in this post. I spent about three weeks travelling on the Australia’s East Coast. I visited the Daintree National Park, Cairns, Magnetic Island, the Withsundays Islands, Fraser […]
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Red Centre: Dreaming the Stars
No Australian holiday can be called so without a visit to the iconic Red Centre, and rightly so, it’s definitely one of the highlights of my trip. Three days to go from Uluru (Ayers Rock) to Alice Spring, see magnificent desert landscapes with starry night skies, and learn about the spirituality […]
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Sydney and the Blue Mountains
A short, intense, and somewhat random travel itinerary in Sydney, and two spectacular day treks in the Blue Mountains. I was in Sydney for three or four days in total and I spent two of them to visit Bondi beach and Manly beach. In Bondi there’s a very nice, relatively short walk (a […]
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