Riding the Mae Hong Son Loop

Riding the Mae Hong Son Loop

We’ve already left Thailand three weeks ago, but we still have some catching up to do with our blog posts… But we’re taking it a bit more slowly now, so we’ve got some more lazy afternoons on our hands to do some writing and photo-editing. 

20 New Zealand pictures that’ll fuel your wanderlust!

20 New Zealand pictures that’ll fuel your wanderlust!

The first country we visited during our around the world trip was New Zealand. And boy, did we fall in love! We walked beautiful trails, saw a lot of wildlife and cruised around in our rental campervan. In our five weeks of travel we took 

Our 3 Week Southern Thailand itinerary

Our 3 Week Southern Thailand itinerary

In april of this year, we spent three weeks in Southern Thailand. We didn’t actually intend to spend so much time here initially, as we planned to focus mostly on the famed north of the country. But our friend Dorien would be joining us for 

6 Epic New Zealand South Island Hikes

6 Epic New Zealand South Island Hikes

New Zealand is every hiker’s dream. Nowhere else in the world can you see so many different landscapes so close together. And though both New Zealand islands offer many amazing hikes, the South Island hikes are the most well-known and draw most tourists. But with 

Khao Sok National Park: the hidden gem of Southern Thailand

Khao Sok National Park: the hidden gem of Southern Thailand

Most tourists are drawn to the south of Thailand for its golden beaches, laid-back island vibes or full moon parties. Not many people know that there’s an impressive, unspoiled jungle with an enormous lake, karst cliffs and wild animals waiting to be explored in Khao 

Bangkok attractions: a 48-hour guide!

Bangkok attractions: a 48-hour guide!

“What’s the capital of Thailand?” a friend asked me once. And before I had my answer ready he punched me in the nuts… Did you get the joke? Apparently I have those kind of friends… 😉 So although my first “experience” with Bangkok wasn’t a 

6 Amazing New Zealand North Island Hikes

6 Amazing New Zealand North Island Hikes

New Zealand is of course famous for its beautiful nature. But many people think that the North Island is mostly a culture destination and that you have to go to the South Island to find all the dramatic landscapes. We’re here to tell you that’s 

Do as the New Zealand people do

Do as the New Zealand people do

When we’re in a new country we like to blend in as much as possible. But in reality (and we all know it), almost everything you do screams ‘tourist’. So here are a few tips to act as the New Zealand people so that you 

Rotorua: things to do for a three day stay

Rotorua: things to do for a three day stay

Rotorua is the place to be on the North Island. With about 55.000 inhabitants, it’s quite a sizeable town for New Zealand standards. It sits in the middle of New Zealand’s most dynamic geothermal area, is a hot spot for Maori culture and has plenty 

Our Bay of Islands Dolphin Cruise

Our Bay of Islands Dolphin Cruise

After recovering from our jetlag in Auckland (Amsterdam – Auckland in 33 hours is no stroll in the park…) one of the first stops of our Northland itinerary was The Bay of Islands. This area, which is about a three hours drive north from Auckland