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BRUNEI – My first visit to a dry country; no alcohol, did I survive? (#TBT)

September 17, 2015 Chris W. Comments Off

#TBT [ThrowBackThursday] week 38 of 2015. This week, something I remember from my visit to Brunei, 1 of the 52 countries I visited prior to 2015. Brunei is probably not high on your bucket list to visit but it’s worth it! Do not expect any [read more]

#PHOTO Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque and the Brunei Royal barge

March 30, 2015 Chris W. Comments Off

Photo of the week 13, 2015 Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque and the Brunei Royal barge Brunei is a small country fully surrounded by South Malaysia and the sea on Borneo. It’s a rich country due to the oil amongst the richest in the world. [read more]

BRUNEI – Bandar Seri Begawan; a tiny wealthy country, oil & rainforest

March 30, 2013 Chris W. Comments Off

Brunei is a tiny country on Borneo in South East Asia. As my goal is to visit every country, capital and main sights this was one on the list. It is not a country which you would visit just from overseas but my business trip [read more]

GHANA – Stilt village Nzulezo on lake Tadane (Beyin); day trip from Takoradi

August 21, 2018 Chris W. Comments Off

Nzulezo Stilt Village is a settlement entirely built on water just 90 kilometers from Takoradi. Nzulezo literally means “surface water” because the village is just above the surface of the water. The first stilt houses were built over 500 years ago on Lake Tadane near [read more]

CAMBODIA – Must do: Siem Reap local life at water village, silk farm and Rolous temple complex

December 19, 2016 Chris W. Comments Off

This last day of my Siem Reap itinerary was all about the local life and food in Cambodia. I think it’s important to see local life when visiting other cultures as it gives a better understanding of the various aspects of life. I’ll take you [read more]

THAILAND – Chiang Rai Elephant Valley camp; a TRUE animal friendly sanctuary

October 16, 2024 Comments Off

The elephant is an iconic animal in Thai culture but often misused as a tourist attraction. When I planned my 3-week Thailand itinerary I of course had to visit an elephant sanctuary. My kids wanted that too. So, I had to find a Chiang Rai [read more]

TURKEY – The best 2 week west Turkiye itinerary: An ultimate road trip

September 30, 2024 Comments Off

Turkey, also known as Turkiye, is a country rich in history and an ideal destination for a road trip. Given its vast size, it’s best to focus on a specific region. This two-week Turkey itinerary highlights the western part of the country, particularly the Marmara [read more]

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MONGOLIA – Itinerary for a thrilling winter expedition through snow and time visiting UNESCO sites

June 3, 2024 Comments Off

Mongolia is one of those countries that has been on my bucket list for a long, very long time—probably since childhood. I made the below Mongolia itinerary a couple of years ago. Recently, I finally had the opportunity to visit. Originally I planned for early [read more]