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Cuzama Cenote Chacsinicche Entrance - MEXICO - Best cenotes in Yucatan
Mexico Travel Guide

MEXICO – Best cenotes in Yucatan & henequen plantation Sotuta de Peón day trip

October 13, 2018 Chris W. 0

The Yucatan peninsula is famous for its Mayan history and beaches but there is more. You might have heard about the cenotes, but do you know about the henequen (English: Agave) production that once thrived on the peninsula? Near Mérida are the best cenotes in [read more]

Pulacayo Main Street - BOLIVIA - Sucro to Potisi and to Uyuni: Pulacayo is a must stop (and more)
Bolivia Travel Guide

BOLIVIA – Sucre to Potosi to Uyuni by car: Pulacayo is a must stop (and more)

July 29, 2018 Chris W. 0

When I visited Bolivia, I decided going by private car from Sucre to Potosi and then from Potosi to Uyuni would be best. This gave me the most flexibility when I was planning my amazing 10-day Bolivia itinerary. I had just 10 days, so everything [read more]

Japanese Macaque enjoying hotspring - JAPAN - Snow Monkeys in Jigokudani day trip from Tokyo
Japan Travel Guide

JAPAN – Tomioka Silk Mill & Snow Monkeys in Jigokudani day trip from Tokyo

June 6, 2018 Chris W. 0

The Tomioka Silk Mill received UNESCO World Heritage Status in 2014 and has been on my radar since then. When I was planning my two-week Japan road trip with the family I just had to add a visit as a day trip from Tokyo. But, [read more]

Bahrain - Oil Industry
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BAHRAIN – Walking over oil pipelines in Bahrain (#TBT)

January 29, 2015 Chris W. 0

#TBT [ThrowBackThursday] week 5 of 2015, Bahrain & oil pipelines. During our visit in Bahrain end of 2012 (read here) just a week after they had some big protests in the country we walked quite freely through the oil industry there. We were very surprised about the fact [read more]

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GERMANY – Essen Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex

October 14, 2014 Chris W. 1

In the weekend of 27-28 September 2014 I did a weekend trip with my daugther to the area around Dusseldorf. On the Saterday we visited the Augustusburg and Falkenburg palace and stayed overnight in Dusseldorf to visit the next day the Zollverein Essen. Both places [read more]

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LEBANON - The most complete Lebanon itinerary: All highlights in 10 days (or 2 weeks)
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LEBANON – The most complete Lebanon itinerary: All highlights in 10 days (or 2 weeks)

September 5, 2020 2

Lebanon is a small hidden gem in the Middle East and a beautiful destination for a 10-day trip. It’s just a 3-4-hour flight from Europe and thus a perfect destination for the May (or October) school holidays! I visited with my family (kids 13/16 years) [read more]

Vilnius view from Gediminas tower - LITHUANIA - 1 week itinerary: Vilnius city trip and 3 day trips from Vilnius
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LITHUANIA – 1 week itinerary: Vilnius city trip and 3 day trips from Vilnius

July 15, 2020 0

After a weird first half of 2020 it’s finally possible to travel again. I had several cancelled trips (to 9 new countries!) but finally it was possible to hit the road again. Vilnius, Lithuania, was my the first destination of 2020. I went there mid-June [read more]

USA - The ultimate West Coast road trip itinerary; 14 days to must see places
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USA – The ultimate West Coast road trip itinerary; 14 days to must see places

February 28, 2020 3

The United States of America are on my travel schedule once a year. As with most long-haul travel I add a week of leisure to a business trip. This “bleisure” travel is my way of life. My trip this year was not different and my [read more]

  • Route 40 scenery - ARGENTINA - Salta to Cafayate by car: The scenic route 40
    ARGENTINA – Salta to Cafayate by car: The scenic route 40 via Cachi
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    SOUTH KOREA – Road trip itinerary for 2 or 3 weeks: Seoul to Busan guide by car
    January 25, 2020 0
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    MICRONESIA FSM – Things to do on Yap – island tour & how to get there
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    MEXICO – Merida day trip itinerary with Dzibilchaltún Mayan ruins tour
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    ST. LUCIA – Soufriere day trip: must see places including drive-in volcano
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    TONGA – Sample 1-week Tonga itinerary: culture & beaches & island-hopping
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    GHANA – Cape Coast Castle day trip from Accra & Elmina Castle slave fort tour
    January 10, 2020 2
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    TUNISIA – El Jem day trip from Sousse (or Tunis) & Sfax medina tour
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    CAMBODIA – Preah Khan de Kompong Svay day trip from Siem Reap, a REAL jungle temple
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    BENIN – Ultimate 2-week Benin itinerary: Culture, nature safari, voodoo & more
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    NORTH KOREA – 7-day North Korea itinerary for first time visitors: A complete guide
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    THAILAND – Doi Inthanon National Park day trip from Chiang Mai
    October 29, 2019 0
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    CHINA – Dunhuang Mogao Caves (Grottoes) tour & sunset at Crescent Lake oasis
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    CARIBBEAN – 2 weeks St. Maarten itinerary & island-hopping guide to St. Eustatius & Saba
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    VANUATU – Must do day trip: Coongoola cruise from Port Vila
    October 5, 2019 0
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