July 11th, 2010 by Boris | Category: Articles | Continent: Asia | Country: Thailand | City: Koh Samui
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Quite some years ago I worked as a dive instructor on the island of Koh Lanta, Thailand. It was one of the best times of my life. I had the best job in the world, watching fish in their natural habitat almost every day and working alongside some of the nicest people I have ever met on all my travels. It was a blast.
One of my co-instructors was an English bloke called Kevin McKeon. A few days ago Kevin passed away after a motorbike accident on Koh Samui, Thailand. If you could chose one word...
July 3rd, 2010 by Sarah | Category: Destinations, Travelogues | Continent: South America | Country: Argentina | City: Ushuaia
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The beguiling Tierra del Fuego signifies different things to different travelers. For some it’s an extreme location that serves as the zenith of a long journey. For others it’s the beginning of an exploration of Patagonia to the north, or even a jumping-off point for Antarctica. Regardless of your travel plans, Tierra del Fuego is a superlative destination in itself and deserves your undivided attention.
Ushuaia is the capital city of Tierra del Fuego province at the southern tip of Argentina,...
March 31st, 2010 by Sarah | Category: Destinations, Travelogues | Continent: South America | Country: Uruguay | City: Punta del Diablo
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For many travelers, little comes to mind at the mention of Uruguay, which is a shame, because Argentina’s pint-sized neighbor has some of the best traveling on the continent. Not only is Uruguay cheaper than already-cheap Argentina, but it’s wonderfully low-key, safe, gorgeous, and amiably warm with miles and miles of coastline. Perhaps it doesn’t have Argentina’s famed Iguazú Falls, but there is plenty to discover, without the crowds.
For me, Uruguay’s ultimate off-the-track destination...
January 22nd, 2010 by Boris | Category: Articles
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I've sat outside an airport or a train or bus station more times than I care to remember, crying my eyes out or feeling generally just like crap, because a loved one or a friend has just left. Over time I've developed a few habits to deal with leaving or being left while travelling.
Never ever make any promises. I know you'd like to see your latest one-night-stand again after a good nights romp around the bedsheets (who wouldn't), but if you're not at all serious then a peck on the cheek...
December 31st, 2009 by Boris | Category: Articles
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It's that time of the year again. One day left in this year, in this decade, in fact. I hope all of you have had a great year, seen some new things, met new people and simply had fun.
2009 has seen some of the best travelling I have done up till now. A year ago I was stuck in Kuala Lumpur, waiting for my Indian visa to be approved. I didn't have anything planned for the night, except watch the fireworks. In the end I met a couple really nice people and I ended up in the Reggae Bar and still...
December 16th, 2009 by Boris | Category: Articles | Continent: Asia | Country: Afghanistan
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Why should we care about Afghanistan? It's a valid question. You probably haven't heard any good news from that place for a long time. It's been at war since 1979. That's as long as some of us have been alive. Maybe even longer.
I read a lot of stories from the golden age of travelling, when you could still get from London to Kathmandu on a red double-decker bus for a few quid. Ok, probably more than that, but you know what I'm trying to say. Not so long ago Afghanistan was a highlight on...
December 11th, 2009 by Boris | Category: Articles
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The first time I went off to travel Southeast Asia people kept telling me that I'll become a travel-addict very soon. A lot of people use that analogy and there's quite a bit of truth in that statement. You can take it quite far actually!
The last 10 years of my life I have basically been a junkie. Isn't admitting the problem the first step or something? I was constantly on the lookout for my next fix, the next place to go to, the next country to explore.
Being away meant a constant high...
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