Return of Winter in April – Hitchhiking Czech Republic

Hitchhiking in Berlin

In the late April we started our Eastern Europe trip. The challenge is to travel all summer long in the cheapest way. Already in the first week we felt that this summer is gonna be an unusually cold one. This may influence our idea of camping in the wilderness. Berlin We spent 1 week in Berlin, getting an alternative picture of the metropolis. Read our ultimate tips for Berlin. No luck with hitchhiking out of…

10 Alternative Things to Do in Berlin that You Never Thought About

Mauerpark park and flee market

1. Explore the hidden streetart at Schwarzenberg Haus This is a secret tip as not many people who visit Berlin for the first time know about it. Once you enter through the gateway, you’ll find yourself in a fairytale world. Walk in and out the many galleries and take your time to explore the load of street art. Haus Schwarzenberg 2. Walk along the East Side Gallery and have a drink at the riverside behind…

10 Things you might Wonder about when Visiting Berlin for the First Time

Mauerpark Berlin grafitti

1. Back to the 90s Walking around in Berlin feels like traveling back to the 90s. People dress up in vintage clothes, floor-length leather coats, Nike Air sneakers and three-striped Adidas training suits. High buildings with ancient doorways and courtyards are reminiscent of past times. Rooms have high ceilings, parquet floor, sometimes there is no heater, just a coal-burning stove. Gumball machines, video stores, telephone booths, 1 euro shops, classic game stores, techno parties, demonstrations…

Abandoned Places in Bali – Time Machine

Abandoned airplane next to Dunkin' Donuts, Bali

Bali is the perfect place for urban exploration freaks like us. One of our blog’s focus is abandoned places. We call it time machine because visiting these places feels like traveling back in time. We visited 3 abandoned sites in Bali, although there are a lot more. If you’re looking for a full list, there is one from tripcanvas. Follow us on the ghost trail through bewildered gardens and spooky buildings. Even planes that didn’t…

15 Things To Do In Leeuwarden – the Capital of Friesland

Leeuwarden is the first town I ever visited in the Netherlands. It’s a sleepy little town albeit the capital of Friesland, located in the far North. People from the countryside speak Frisian, referring to Leeuwarden as Ljouwert. Having their own culture, the Northerners like to distinguish themselves from the Southern folks. Indeed Frisians have a very rich heritage shaped by the rough North wind and idyllic green fields. Leeuwarden was voted European Capital of Culture…