I turn my head, surprised by a deep grunt sound behind me. It’s one of our guides mimicking the gorillas. That sounded way too realistic and it seems to help! Not much longer we bump into a silverback mountain gorilla scratching his chest and munching leaves. Virunga National Park in DRC Congo is one of …
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WOW, this is so freaking stunning. I can’t hide my excitement when my head peaks above the edge of the crater. After 7 hours of conquering loose lava rocks and steep hills, I finally reached the top of Mount Nyiragongo at 3500 meters. The reward is the most insane spectacle of nature I have ever …
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2020 is here and I can look back at another year of epic travel experiences. At some point in each trip I always try to end up having beers and new food with the locals. It’s about wandering and getting lost in each place myself instead of just reading one sided news reports about them. …
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Japan, I admit, I am addicted to you. It’s my 5th time and I know for a fact that I will be back for more. In this series I will share my excitement and guide you through the Kyushu region. The magnificent mountains and scenic beaches which you can admire while dipping in a hot …
Brunei, you probably know the country from it’s ultra rich Sultan who is worth over $20 billion. Hassanal Bolkiah owns a boeiing 747-400 complete with a master bedroom and most importantly, solid gold sinks in the bathroom. If flying is not an option he can go for a ride in one of his 7,000 exclusive …
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Yesterday I did a talk in Shanghai about how to travel luxuriously on a budget. Usually people find it hard to believe that you can have a glass of champagne in a double bed suite in the sky for just 47 USD. “What life do you want to live?” That was my opening question. Do …
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Whatever you imagine your trip to North Korea will be like, it’s going to be different. This is my story, written in Pyongyang, one of the most mysterious destinations on earth. 1 – Read about The Supreme Leader in The Pyongyang Times onboard Air Koryo There is no way back now. I am onboard an …
Besides beer, chocolate and waffles there are a lot of hidden treasures in Belgium. Today we will explore Chateau De Seneffe where you can experience life in a castle during the 18th century! And it costs absolutely nothing. Seneffe is a Walloon municipality located in the province of Hainaut. The size of the domain De …
The best way to get to know a country is having a few drinks with the locals. In China chances are high you will hear “Ganbei!” while holding a glass of Tsingtao beer. It’s helpful to know that gānbēi (干杯) means “dry cup” and you are expected to do bottoms up. Even more intriguing is …
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Having challenging goals pushes you in life. After visiting over 40 countries (still 150 to go) I want to visit at least one city in each province of China. So far I managed to explore 12 regions, so the good news is that there are still 22 epic areas left on my list for new …