If you’re a hippie at heart and happen to be in South Vietnam, Mui Ne is your paradise. Located right at the coast, fishing makes the main source of income here. From catching and trading all sorts of seafood to producing and exporting Vietnam’s Number 1 fish sauce. Fish is the linchpin all over the place. Indeed, even the name Mũi Né owes a great deal to the fishing culture. Fishermen used to hide (né…
How Much Does It Cost to Travel Phú Quốc – An Honest Budget Guide
Phú Quốc is Vietnam’s island paradise and just a stone’s throw away from Cambodia’s coast. Being a relatively new destination, it’s still possible to find long stretches of beach completely to yourself. However, times are changing with investors spreading the word about this blissful slice of heaven, luring more and more tourists into their brand new resorts with fenced off beaches, solely exclusive to those who stay there. According to the plans of Phú Quốc’s Prime Minister, major…
10 Unusual Things To Do in Dalat Nobody Told You About
If you want to see another side of Vietnam, you should head to a small but charming city in the Central Highlands, called Dalat. The cool climate is a pleasant change from the heat, making it the perfect getaway, already since the French colonial times. They say that: Da Lat has four seasons in one day. Spring in the morning, summer in the afternoon, autumn in the early evening, and winter at night. Keeping this…
Bali’s Best Kept Secrets – Travel Guide to Bali for those Who Seek Magic
Bali is the place where you will be first stormed by an abundance of impressions, noise and smells, just to find bliss shortly thereafter. Being referred to as the „island of gods“, it holds many secrets in store about ancient temples, mighty deities and traditional life which evolved during the rise and fall of the different kingdoms being once in charge. Today, Bali welcomes travelers from all over the world, keeping different promises depending on…
Colorful Streets of Leeuwarden – Guide to Leeuwarden’s Street Art
Article published November 2017 and updated May 2023. In recent years the street art scene in Leeuwarden has grown significantly. Both, local and foreign artists accounted for multiple murals scattered all over the city. The artworks reflect the city´s history, culture and identity. In fact, taking a street art tour is one of the city´s most popular activities. You can either go on a self-guided tour or join the official free walking tour organized by…
How Much Does It Cost to Travel Greece – A Not-So-Budgetty Trip through Mainland Greece
How much does it cost to travel Greece on a budget? We will give you an indication of some of our spendings to show how expensive Greece is. Prices may vary from shop to shop, the prices indicated are the cheapest price we found. We spent some time in the Balkans before arriving to Greece. So far, the most expensive country was Croatia where we spent some time during August, the most expensive season of…