Taking the Train from Bangkok to Ayutthaya for Almost Nothing
After exploring just a little bit of Bangkok (read my full 5 days Bangkok itinerary here), I wanted to do a day trip to Ayutthaya, which used to be the capital of the Kingdom of Ayutthaya until about 300 years ago.So, I had to ask myself how to get to Ayutthaya from...
Is There an ATM in Zanzibar? and Other Money-Related Questions for Your Trip to Zanzibar
You are in Zanzibar and have run out of money. It happens. But now the questions: Where is the next ATM? How much transaction fee can I expect? Or should I better exchange some money? Find all the answers here!
RTW Travel Revelations: There are Mangos in Africa?
Did you realize there are mangos in Africa? Literally growing at every corner in some countries. How did I never realize this before coming to Africa. Find out what mangos in Africa look like, taste like and how much they cost in this first instalment of RTW Travel Revelations.
The Travelers Guide to Riding a Dala Dala in Zanzibar
The cheapest way to get around Zanzibar is public transport, locally called Dala dala. If it’s your first time riding a Dala dala in Zanzibar there is a lot you can do wrong. This guide will let you learn from my mistakes and save you a lot of money.
Discovering Unknown Spices on a Spice Tour in Zanzibar
How much do you know about spices like cinnamon, vanilla, pepper and cloves? Much less than you thought, I’m sure. If you happen to visit the beautiful island of Zanzibar during your trip around the world make sure to participate in a spice tour and learn about spices like never before.
One Day in Oxford Like a Local
When I arrived in Oxford on a sunny afternoon at the beginning of August my Servas host, Deirdre sat down with me and explained Oxford to me using a little paper tourist map of all the Oxford colleges.She explained to me that Oxford is basically a crossroads from...
5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Choose the Most Instagrammable Destinations
Over the last week, I have been traveling through the most scenic regions in England, including Bath, Oxford, and the Cotswolds. Of course, I have taken lots of beautiful pictures, especially because the weather was fantastic for the whole time I was there. And the...
Servas the Best Couchsurfing Alternative
Are you using Couchsurfing to get to know locals (or travelers from all over the world) and to share cultural experiences with them? Do you want to further intercultural understanding by providing an authentic place to stay for people interested in you and your...
