My biggest concern before coming to Langkawi was if it's too touristic as it's likely the most famous of the holiday islands in Malaysia. I'm very happy to say my concerns were totally void! Below I've collected some highlights about what to do while in Langkawi based on our trip there in early April. Kilim... Continue Reading →
Kilim Geoforest park is an Unesco Global Geopark, a special protected area of geological significance and thus protected. It's located in the north east corner of Langkawi and consists of more than 100 small islands and dense mangrove forest. Exploring the park means you need to hop on a boat. You can do this either with... Continue Reading →
For our Easter holiday we had reserved 5 days to spend in Langkawi to enjoy its amazing beaches and warm weather. This time we were 2 adults and a 12-year old, and finding a place that would both be affordable and fulfill everyone's criteria was definitely not an easy task. Normally, I'd always prefer small... Continue Reading →
There are so many reasons to visit Zanzibar, below just my top 5. Stunning beaches For me, the top reason to visit Zanzibar is its beaches: it has some of the most amazing beaches in the world with very fine white sand and incredibly turquoise water. My favourite is the beach in Paje which continues... Continue Reading →
What? Are there beaches on Hong Kong island? it took me a couple of visits to realize this but there actually are plenty! And they are pretty nice also! The Beaches on Hong Kong island are all located on the less developed southern part of the island, which the most popular ones listed below. Repulse... Continue Reading →
You can easily cover the highlights of Tanzania in little over a week. In our case that meant splitting our time between the amazing beaches of Zanzibar and the safaris in the Arusha/Kilimanjaro region. For those interested in climbing, there's also Mt. Kilimanjaro and slightly smaller Mt. Meru. But. Even if we covered the highlight... Continue Reading →
Phu Quoc is Vietnam's biggest island and also the most southern part of Vietnam. Getting there is really easy: there are several flights from Ho Chi Minh City every day, and if you book early and not during the high season, the tickets are also cheap. You can also take a ferry, but I strongly... Continue Reading →
Khao Lak is a perfect place to unwind and get a tan if you need to escape the winter. It is also a great option if you are flying to Phuket and don't want to stay on the more touristic beaches of Phuket: Khao Lak is located just within 1h drive north from the Phuket... Continue Reading →
On few evenings we enjoyed our dinner at Mango Bay Resort which is the best restaurant (especially by value but also good quality) in the nearby area. The restaurant does not only have good food but also great atmosphere as it is located partially above water and has large terrace. One evening we also had... Continue Reading →
In order to explore the northern parts of the Phu Quoc island a bit more we also rented a scooter for a day (from the hotel, approx 10€/day). We first stopped at the river for some kayaking. We rented the kayaks from a lovely restaurant Phuong Vi by the river, which is also a great place... Continue Reading →
On few days we also put on our masks and snorkels and snorkelled in front of the hotel. To our surprise, there was actually some small but colourful corals and fish there, so definitely fun for an hour or so. As the waters were just settling down (and visibility limited off shore) after the rainy season it did... Continue Reading →
We also wanted to take advantage of the free kayaks at our hotel and one day paddled to the nearby long Ong Lang beach for some sun bathing and lunch. For a good listing and descriptions of all beaches at Phu Quoc, check this out: beaches
We stayed at the lovely huts / villas of Ancarine beach resort located right on the beach. The hotel had excellent service and everyone was always helpful when asking for advice or for drinks by the pool. We really liked our little 2-floor villa with basic but good decoration. Having breakfast (good) on the beach... Continue Reading →
Jozani is a small national park some 15km from Paje. IT offers a good introduction in to the local vegetation as well as a possibility to encounter the red colobus monkeys which are a highly endangered spieces living only at this national park.The entrance fee to the park is 8USD including a guide which will... Continue Reading →
After our snorkelling near Matemwe we headed towards Nungwi village on the northern tip of Zanzibar. Our first stop in Nungwi was the kanssa Mnarani Turtles Conservation where you get to swim with the large turtles rescued from fishermen's nets (entry fee 10USD).This place proved to be one of the highlights of our trip to Zanzibar!... Continue Reading →
According to most travel guides, the best place for snorkling in Zanzibar is Mnemba island some 5km from the northeast coast of Zanzibar. The closest village there is Matemwe where you can hire small boats with captains to be taken to the reefs near the island (50USD per small boat). Of course you can also... Continue Reading →
Regardless of information online that the reef in front of Paje is not that special we decided to book a snorkelling trip with Captain Sulemanin for some 15 USD. The trip to the reef was done on captain Sulemanis traditional sailing boat which was an experience on its own - highly recommended!After fun time sailing... Continue Reading →
To really experience beach life we had booked our own hut from Ndame Beach Lodge,where the huts are located right on the beach and you can easily enter the turquoise waters of Zanzibar. The best part about our lodge was the lounge chairs located right on the beach under the palm... Continue Reading →
If you arrive in the international airport of Zanzibar, your first encounter with the island life is a taxi or car ride to your hotel. We spent the first half an hour in the traffic in Stone Town (the capital) after which the road to our destination, Paje, continued through lush scenery on mostly ok... Continue Reading →
Weather forecast on most days has been thunder storms but during the entire trip there was none. Having learned this, I decided to ignore the forecast and head for the beach for some more sun bathing and paddle boarding. Given there was some wind and waves and it was only my second time on the... Continue Reading →
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