During the 3,5 weeks I spent in Vietnam, I embarked on three different adventures, in three completely different parts of the country. In this post, I’ll outline the challenge, the worst part and the best part for each of them respectively. Motorbiking in the north The challenge In the company of three young Germans… Continue reading Adventure in Vietnam
Category: Nature & adventure
One day as a panda volunteer
The decision to go and volunteer at the panda base in Ya'An was a very impulsive one. I had initially only planned on visiting the place. But seeing the pandas and their environment made me want to come back for more. Applying: an administrational race against the clock When I e-mailed the panda base on… Continue reading One day as a panda volunteer
Crossing China from north to south in 10 photos
Travelling through China was quite the experience: a fascinating culture, strange people, delicious food, enormous crowds, stunning sights. In this blog post, I'll take you along my travel itinerary through China from north to south, showing you the places I have visited in exactly 10 photos. 1. Getting to know the Chinese tourist crowds at… Continue reading Crossing China from north to south in 10 photos
Mongolia: where weird things happen
While I was travelling through Russia, I experienced smooth changes as I moved along. When I arrived in Mongolia however, the change was big and sudden. For ten days, I would keep thinking "what the fuck?!" (pardon my French) in all kinds of ways. These are the things that I won't forget soon. The randomness… Continue reading Mongolia: where weird things happen
The Transsiberian: crossing Siberia
Before planning this journey, I hardly knew anything about the region of Siberia, except for the fact that the winters there get extremely cold. My memories after spending ten days of exploring this part of Russia, shaped a very new and surprising image of Siberia. Let me count down the four highlights of my personal… Continue reading The Transsiberian: crossing Siberia