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Asia » Indonesia » Lombok » Gili Air February 26th 2024

Gili Air has come back to life! What a difference since our last visit just after things reopened from COVID in 2022. In Oct 2022, there were so many stores and villa’s deserted, overrun with nature and closed shops. Now there is so much here! Spa’s (went from 2 to at least 10), new and restored restaurants, shops and villa’s. Even multiple medical clinic’s that I hear are very good. So great to see this 5 km wide island booming, now we just need the people to come back. There seems to be some unfortunate misinformation on social media and old video’s showing it quite run down… this is simply not the case. Yes there are parts that are still not occupied and have not recovered from the earthquake and COVID. But so many have, and ... read more
taksi's for the Gili's
Best sushi!
View off the west side of Gili Air

Asia » Sri Lanka » Southern Province » Matara February 26th 2024

Wow! …. A marathon sleep! I’ve had about 10 hours, with a wake up to take on water!! Feeling good this morning! I woke up to Ella bringing me a coffee… loving it! The yogis were actually already done, and getting ready for breakfast! Today it is pancakes and fruit, and as always breakfast is accompanied by a fruit smoothie and a healthy shot. Today’s shot was lemon and ginger. I do enjoy the breakfast time as you meet new people everyday. The yoga is for the Basecamp people, but also for random drop ins. Some come from tha, and some come from yoga and breakfast. So with so many various people passing through, the conversations are random, varied and interesting! Today the curtains arrived. So after breakfast Ella and I went up to the shala ... read more
The curtains arrived
Weligama to Matara
In Matara… doing jobs

Asia February 26th 2024

Xin Chao de Hanoï !!! Hanoï est une capitale tout en contrastes, l’agitation de la ville tranchant avec la sérénité du week-end que nous venons de passer sur la baie d’Halong… Après 2h de transfert en bus et ferry nous sommes arrivés dans une ville tout aussi agitée que Saigon. Je n’avais pas réservé de chambre, un petit tour sur booking pour zieuter les dispos et nous voici dans un hôtel que j’ai négocié sur place. Tout se négocie ici. Il faut le faire sinon les vietnamiens nous prennent pour des pigeons. Nous avons passé deux nuits dans le vieux centre, quartier des 36 corporations. Au XIIIe siècle, 36 types de marchandises se sont installés. Chaque rue vend ses spécialités dans un artisanat ou un commerce. Nous avons séjourné dans la rue des bijoutiers et ça ... read more
Dinner
Dinner
Le nin - nin voyageur

Asia » Vietnam » South Central Coast » Da Nang February 26th 2024

Gestern unternahmen wir einen Ausflug zu der Ruinenstadt My Son (inklusive Tanzdarbietung) und einen anderen zu den Ba Na Hills. Letzteres ist ein Themenpark auf einer Bergspitze. Abends gab es noch einen vietnamesischen Kochkurs.... read more
In der Ruinenstadt My Son.
Auf den Ba Na Hills.
Vietnamesischer Kochkurs.

Asia » Philippines » Luzon » Metro Manila February 26th 2024

Tour Day 140, Cruise Day 38 – Manila, Philippines – Author’s Note: José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda ((1861–1896) is considered a Philippine national hero for advocating political reforms for the colony under Spanish rule. His writings inspired the Philippine Revolution, and he was executed by the Spanish colonial government for the crime of rebellion. “Best of Manila: Past & Present” Shore Excursion – Discover Manila, the Philippines' capital city and premier gateway to the country. Your tour begins with a trip through the Makati area, the financial and commercial center of Manila. The first stop is at the American Memorial Cemetery, the largest and perhaps the most beautiful outside continental United States. Pass through the plush residential village of Forbes Park dubbed Millionaire's Row, and continue your drive down Roxas Boulevard by the fabled ... read more
“Best of Manila: Past & Present” Shore Excursion – Manila, Philippines
“Best of Manila: Past & Present” Shore Excursion – Manila, Philippines
“Best of Manila: Past & Present” Shore Excursion – Manila, Philippines

Asia » Vietnam February 25th 2024

Xin Chao Cat Ba!!! Vendredi 23 février matin, nous avons quitté Haïphong, la ville natale de ma mère, pour l’île de Cat Ba. Cette île est située à environ 1h30 en bus / speed-boat. Nous sommes montés dans une jonque traditionnelle pour une croisière de deux jours sur la baie d’Halong. Instant culture Baie d’Ha Long: archipel de Cat Ba. La baie d'Ha Long, dans le golfe du Tonkin, comprend quelque 1 600 îles et îlots qui présentent de spectaculaires piliers de calcaire émergeant de la mer, dont les entailles érodées, les arches et les grottes créent un paysage pittoresque et magnifique. En raison de leur nature abrupte, la plupart des îles sont inhabitées et ne sont pas affectées par la présence humaine. On y trouve sept types d'écosystèmes clés et la région abrite des espèces ... read more
Roof top à Cat Ba
Cat Ba
Notre jonque traditionnelle

Asia » Sri Lanka » Southern Province » Ahangama February 25th 2024

Oohhh…. I didn’t sleep so well last night! I was in bed relatively early after the driving around in tuk tuks drama. I really tried to settle in to sleep, but after a couple of hours of tossing and turning, I gave up trying to go to sleep. I decided on watching a series of Golden Age on my iPad to help send me over! The last time I looked at the clock, it was 3am! But at least I then slept until 8am. I guess it’s not too bad, as I actually don’t have to do anything too tiring each day…. Just relax! Maybe it was the effects of the full moon!!!! Ella hasn’t got a lot of comings and goings today, just one early check out, no check ins; so we can go out ... read more
The yoga shala is nearly done!
Weligama to Ahangama
Having a dip at Dram Seas

Asia » Vietnam » South Central Coast » Da Nang February 25th 2024

Vorgestern verließen wir Hue und fuhren nach Süden in Richtung Da Nang und Hoi An. Dabei passierten wir den Wolkenpass. In Da Nang besuchten wir das Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture und eine Marmor Manufaktur. In Hoi An besichtigten wir eine Seiden-Manufaktur und die Altstadt mit mehreren historischen Gebäuden und Tempeln. All dies war sehr sehenswert.... read more
In Da Nang.
Der Wolkenpass.
In der Altstadt von Hoi An.

Asia » Sri Lanka » Southern Province » Matara » Mirissa February 24th 2024

I had a really good nights sleep last night, which really helps to set you up for a good day ahead. I was up, however and sorted by 9:15! Although I should point out, everyone else at Basecamp was at the morning yoga class at 8:30! I may consider joining in the early evening class at some point. That is a Yin Yoga class. It is a slower, pre relaxing form of yoga. …. Maybe! At 9:30, the class was completed, and the breakfast table was laid. The menu is a vegan menu. I’m enjoying the food, but I rarely know exactly what I am eating! The variations of hummus, the peanut butter, and the chocolate spread are also nice. They are all homemade, and taste much better than their mass produced counterparts! Breakfast is always ... read more
Passing traffic!
Weligama to Marissa
Paradise beach, Marissa

Asia » Vietnam » North Central Coast » Thua Thien - Huế February 24th 2024

Gestern unternahmen wir einen Ausflug in die Umgebung von Hue. Wir besuchten zwei Grabmale von Kaisern und eine Pagode. Vorher waren wir noch in einem Geschäft für Räucherstäbchen und ich rollte mir ein solches zusammen. Dieses muss aber erst einmal trocknen. Danach machten wir eine Flussfahrt zu unserem Restaurant für das Mittagessen und bekamen anschließend ein Fußbad. Am Ende fuhren wir wieder mit dem Boot nach Hue zurück.... read more
Ausflug in die Umgebung von Hue.
Ausflug in die Umgebung von Hue.
Ausflug in die Umgebung von Hue.




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