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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…

1. How to signal a jeepney driver that you have to get off? Jeepneys are relics from the war, converted to be used as public transport in the Philippines. If you have no idea where you’re going, you’ll probably lose yourself in the chaos of the Filipino public transport system. To avoid this, ask for directions as soon as you enter the jeepney and also ask if someone can give you a hint when to…

1. Burnt money and playing cards on the streets It is worth looking on the floor when walking around in Cambodia. First we were shocked when we saw a burnt $100 banknote. Then we had a closer look and realized that it was just fake money probably used for card games. Apart from the burnt paper notes, loads of playing cards are scattered around. This lead us to our conclusion that Cambodians like to play…

Cambodia is a cheap country. We read this statement in so many travel blogs. After 1 month in Cambodia, crossing 4 countries, we want to reveal how much we spent on accommodation, transport, food and activities. We wanted to prove it: Is Cambodia really as cheap as many travelers claim? All our expenses refer to our Cambodia Budget Guide where you will find all information based on our travel route. We were surprised about how…

To explore a new place often goes along with some kind of expectations cooked by many different ingredients. The main ingredients for expectations are objective research on the one hand and on the other hand subjective experiences shared by friends, strangers or online. Expectations have two sides. Create hope and encouragement are the good parts whereas a lack of facing the reality belongs to the not so tasty ingredients. The moment we set foot in…

Wasteland That was our first impression, when still flying over Cambodia. Rows of yellow and brown fields cover a large area with barely any tree in sight. Just some houses piling up here and there form a village. Cambodia – a rural desolate country Soon, after spending nearly 1 month here, we will leave this country behind with an awkward feeling, questioning us: That was it? That was Cambodia? Why? The first impression didn’t deceive…