Get to know the world - and yourself along the way!
Arriving in a new place as a solo traveler, I am especially excited to make new acquaintances with people. In the accommodations, however, I sometimes get to know the household pets first, before even coming in contact with anyone else. They are used to strangers …
I came to appreciate the front gardens of many Southeast Asian homes during my travels, simply because they are so rich in lovingly designed details. Whether decorated with special plantings, handwritten signs, Buddha figurines, spirit houses, or various offerings, regardless of the wealth of the …
Back in the nineties, the Koh Phi Phi archipelago was an almost untouched pearl in the island ensamble off the west Thailand coast. With a little luck and advice, backpackers traveling the country at that time, had the adventure of hitchhiking on one of the …
The town of Krabi in southern Thailand was supposed to be nothing more than an unavoidable stopover on my way to the famous Railey Peninsula, home to some of the country’s most spectacular beaches. Upon arrival at the hostel, however, I happened to meet Maurice, …
After being panicked by some palm-sized spiders during a hike through the adventurous, waterlogged caves of Khao Soc National Park, I encountered this enchanting creature. It was sitting in the middle of a jungle plant and was introduced to me by a Thai as bull …
In the morning at seven, the monks of Thaton come to get fed. For the donor of the food, it is an honor to give out the food for free to the begging monks. This honor by giving to other fellow human beings is an …