Five days, six strangers, three crew, one boat, a few dragons, a dingy, a couple of manta rays and one enormous national park; possibly Indonesia’s most famous. Where? The UNESCO recognised Komodo National Park in Flores aboard Le Pirate Explorer for a week long adventure at sea (and also one night on a relatively deserted…
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Diving with Deer in West Bali National Park
Deer and diving, two things you can find together believe it or not, literally right next to each other, where the sun shines, the sea is warm, cozy and full of coral. Huh? Where? I hear you cry over the soft hum of your procrastinating brain. Well, hold on to your coffee cups (too much?)…
Flores: West to East – Volcanoes, Churches & lots of Eucalyptus Trees!
Volcanoes, churches, trees… not many people!
Following a lovely, long week floating around Komodo National Park (seriously THE BEST EXPERIENCE), I was fueled with some spare time and an eagerness to see what the land version of Flores had to offer. This meant that a quick decision was made to venture from Labuan Bajo in the west all the way to Maumere nearly in the very east of the Indonesian island of Flores.
Solo in Siquijor, The Philippines – Women Who Wander
Nine years after the magic of Palawan conquered my love of turquoise seas and empty beaches I returned to the Philippines, this time Cebu. After a one night stop in hectic Dumaguete where the distinctive characteristics of the Philippines hit all my senses at once (tricycles, horns beeping, loud church sermons, fast food, being called maam…),…
Borneo Ultra Trail Run – Do It.
Sweat dripped down my cheek, my legs wobbled and relief started to fill my body as the finish line suddenly materialised. Smiling with all the energy I had left, I crossed the line with arms outstretched, ready to receive high fives from the M.C. and grab the elaborate medal. Two hours and twenty-five minutes after…
Post Trekking Peace in Kathmandu
Honestly! It exists! Let me tell you more… Before I trekked the Annapurna Base Camp trail I threw myself head first into chaotic Kathmandu, staying at the famous Kathmandu Guesthouse. Yes, the hotel’s grand history and links to well-known Everest climbers enticed me in however, don’t let that happen to you. A very busy hotel,…
In Brief…
A northerner with a love of solo travel, capturing life through a camera, a blue sky, flowers and coffee.
wander with coffee 