Last summer, I had the most amazing summer vacation experience: no electricity, no water, no cash, no internet, no mobile phone and wildfires. But who needs all these when you are free camping at the lush green Samothraki?
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Hiking the Summer Isles: Milos’ Sulfur Mines
Were you aware that the Greek islands hold a treasure trove beyond bustling beaches and picture-perfect poolside moments for your Instagram feed? Join me today as we venture to Milos, the very island that witnessed the unearthing of the iconic Venus de Milo sculpture. But hold tight, because this time, we’re embarking on an invigorating hike. Bear with me, it’s gonna stink!
Day trip from Tokyo: Sarushima island
Today we will talk about Sarushima, an “Uninhabited island in Tokyo Bay”. As the name hints, no people live on the island, and no monkeys (Saru-shima means monkey island) for that fact. The area of the island is approximately 55.000 km, equivalent to 4 times the area of Yokohama stadium, while the maximum altitude is 40ContinueContinue reading “Day trip from Tokyo: Sarushima island”
Attempting Oshima # 2: A weekend in Izu Oshima
Ok, by now, I guess everyone is familiar with how bad my trip to Amami-Oshima failed in September. As this was not enough to stop me though, a month later I tried my luck with another Oshima: Izu Oshima. If you are curious about the repetition of island names, it is because Ooshima (大島) meansContinueContinue reading “Attempting Oshima # 2: A weekend in Izu Oshima”
Imo-re to the Amamis: A turbulent stay in Amami-Oshima
This summer is different from most. International travel has not bounced back yet and everyone is understandably nervous about how to take all precautions in order to travel safely. This is the reason why this time we delayed our summer vacation to the Japanese tropics (the only choice since foreign residents were allowed to freelyContinueContinue reading “Imo-re to the Amamis: A turbulent stay in Amami-Oshima”
10 days in Thailand (Part II)
Part I of travelling in Thailand (about Bangkok and Ayutthaya) is here. Elephants are must-see in Thailand, aren’t they? Thai people adore elephants, so they put everywhere statues or drawings of elephants, called Chang in the local language (like the popular Chang beer). But how can one spend time with elephants responsibly? I chose toContinueContinue reading “10 days in Thailand (Part II)”
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