Backpacking Cambodia on a Budget – The Complete First-Timer’s Guide to Cambodia

Having a nice view in the mountains of Kampot

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…

From island to island in the Philippines

Sunset at Bohol Island

Bohol and Panglao Last time we wrote about our arrival in Tagbilaran, the main city on Bohol Island. The town was just another crowded, noisy place so we were glad when we checked in at a nice place called Coco Farm on Panglao Island the next morning. Panglao is a smaller island than Bohol but but is near Tagbilaran, just across a bridge. Coco Farm was in quiet, tranquil place. Nice beaches were all around…

Budgetreis in de Filipijnen: het eiland Siquijor

I Love Siquijor

Siquijor (uitgesproken als sikkie-hoor) staat ook bekend als Isla del Fuego (Vuureiland) en is een fascinerende bestemming die je zeker moet zien als je in de Visayas-regio (Bohol, Dumaguete, Negros) reist. Vanaf de omringende eilanden zijn er meerdere havens waarvan je Siquijor kunt bereiken. Als je eenmaal in de Filipijnen bent, zul je zien hoe eenvoudig het is om van eiland naar eiland te gaan. Siquijor is de op twee na kleinste provincie van de…