On our farewell tour of Indonesia, we aimed to reach the Togean Islands, a paradise off the coast of Sulawesi. But before we got there, a series of obstacles awaited. Not in the least the local traffic.
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The art of dying in Tana Toraja, Sulawesi: “We’re going to bury grandma. She’s been dead for five years.”
After living in the Indonesian island Java for almost a year, we wanted to go ‘native’ one last time. A trip that took us to Sulawesi and to Toraja, home of the biggest show-offs of the country. “The money flies through the air.”
Continue Reading →How to take a bus from Athens (Greece) to Tirana (Albania) and what to expect
Daily buses from at least three bus companies plough the route from the Greek capital, Athens, to the Albanian one, Tirana. They also serve other Albanian cities along the route. In this blog post, we explain how much the tickets cost, where to buy them and what to expect from the journey.
Continue Reading →A Love Letter to the Railways: why a slow train journey is the fastest way to happiness
What better way to travel the world than by train? Trains are not only more eco-friendly than cars or planes but also more adventurous and romantic. In a world dictated by speed, the quiet cadence of the railroad tracks provides the perfect antidote.
Continue Reading →Camping along the Laugavegur, Iceland’s most beautiful hiking trail
The Laugavegur captures the best Iceland has to offer in a 55-kilometre long-distance trail. Over three or four days, you’ll hike through an incredible colour display of mountains, lava fields, glaciers and geothermal activity. Along the way, you can camp in the most photogenic locations. In this blog post, you will find everything you need to know about camping along the Laugavegur.
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