If you are going to northern Vietnam most probably you will also plan a trip to one of the most famous attractions in this region, the Ha Long Bay. This place is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List for its unique avatar-like landscape. The…
If you already read the Ha Long Bay DIY post then you know that Cat Ba is a small island near to the famous bay. From there you can organise a very cheap Ha Long Bay boat trip. It’s a great idea to go to…
A trip to Ha Long Bay is a must on your to do list in Vietnam. However, for any 2 day cruise from Hanoi you will have to pay around 100 USD per person. Meanwhile, not far away from Ha Long Bay itself there is…
About big and famous cities like Hanoi you will find countless blog posts. In each one of them the same attractions are mentioned: the museums, temples, night markets, etc. Because these places are so famous they are overcrowded by international and local tourists. Among the…
Komani Lake was created as a side effect of a hydroelectric power plant complex which was build in the region. Apparently, the electricity produced by it covers about 90% of the electricity demand in Albania, which is pretty impressive. Meanwhile, this place in no way…
Valbone is next to the southern beaches the most beautiful place in Albania. . Especially in spring you can admire there the amazing combination of fresh green leaves, grey rocks and snow-white mountain peaks. Sometimes the views include also crystal clear blue water flowing down…
Ksamil is a small and still not so touristy town in the south of Albania, which offers beautiful beaches. The closeness to Greece makes the sun here extremely strong, the water is crystal clear and the sea has an intense turquoise color. This is the…
If you plan to travel Vietnam from the north to the south or the other way around you surely heard about the Open Bus Ticket. It’s one ticket that allows you to travel the whole country – something like the hop on hop off…
If you take a look at the map during planning you trip to South East Asia you will have the feeling that the region is quite condensed and you shouldn’t have any problem with getting cheap from one place to another. However, as soon…
Stopover at the border If you go with a bus from Vientiane to Hanoi you will have to cross the Laos – Vietnam border at the Nam Phao Intl. Checkpoint. During the whole journey with the bus this is the biggest „attraction” you will…
