Onward Ho!
We ran into a smallish whirlpool. Small, but according to Mathias, dangerous if we got right into it. But we didnt. The captain and…
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Morning in pictures
Night on the boat
It was quiet. We had moved away from the pier at Rinca Island where two other boats had dropped anchor for the night. Mathias…
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On the Island
I shan’t get into the details of what happened after our long walk through the island. Briefly, i sum it up this way. We…
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Dragon
Few instances can match the excitement of seeing the famed Komodo Dragons right in front of your eyes. The giant lizards with their snake-like…
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Into the Dragons Den
I marched ahead, with the rest of the group, the boys stayed on the boat to look after our belongings. From the quay to…
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On Board
Riding the waves in an old wooden boat on the unpredictable Indonesian sea is exciting. While I sipped coffee, the crew got busy with…
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The journey begins
We began our voyage! Mathias, three young boys who formed the ‘crew’, the Latvian family and I were going to be stuck together (for…
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The journey
I am starting this entry from Labuan Bajo, a small town in West Flores, an hour and half flying distance away from Bali. I…
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Languages
I believe all world languages would be incomprehensible if not accompanied by gestures and smiles. I also believe all travelers agree with this plain statement. Undoubtedly it can trying, like when asking for directions to a hotel in Papua New Guinea or wondering about the cost of hiring a Land Cruiser in Socotra Island, but otherwise there is a lot of fun in trying to understand and err—being understood. It completes what can be called a proper communication!
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Thailand: Back from Ayuthaya…
Ayuthaya, about 75km away from Bangkok had been a revelation. It was like being handed a surprise gift months after your birthday. Did the…
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Fujeirah: Old meets new
Imagine driving through a mountain. Oh, rather do not waste time exercising your mind. Do the real thing. If you live in the Emirates,…
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