At the time I went to Burma it wasn’t as popular with travelers yet. Nevertheless, on that trip I went with a tour group, which I’m usually not a big fan of. Although my friends and I were by far the youngest of the group (average age 60+!), it turned out to be the right choice for those who want to see as much as possible in a limited amount of time in a nation where the political situation is tense.…
Who isn’t craving for blue skies, white sand and palm trees on a snowy February day? Well I guess, this is the right post for daydreamers then, because Koh Kradan – the tiny island in the Trang archipelago – has it all. Although easily accessible from Koh Lanta, it’s an entirely different story: No village, no entertainment, just beach and jungle (with incredibly loud cicadas which could easily drown out every nightclub!) and lots of colourful fish (and sea urchins…) to…
After temple-hopping and jungle-zipping it was time for sea and sand! Our trip from Chiang Mai to Koh Lanta involved a plane, bus, boat and tuk-tuk ride until we arrived at our hotel. But no need to worry, there was plenty of time to recover from the strenuous journey: Contrary to its much busier neighbour Phuket, the beaches weren’t as commercialized and still kept a hippie vibe, although the local population is mainly Muslim.…
Hi, I'm Julia! I'm from Vienna, Austria and currently based in NYC. This is my little space to share my passion for travel & photography. Welcome! Contact me: juliajoe(at)sweetescapes.net
