I have visited Malaysia’s tropical island of Penang twice but was not really impressed. ‘What is not to like?’ I hear you think… Of course, Penang has nice beaches, fun activities and some interesting sights. However, in my opinion, there are far better alternatives in the region, which are more worth to spend your travel budget and time! Let me show you some of Penang’s highlights and share some alternatives, so you can make up your mind!…

Time for yet another highlight of Central Europe; Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. There is just so much to explore here, let me run you through my Top 10 things to do in Prague!….

Myanmar… A magical place in many ways! Let’s explore Inle Lake, the ancient valley of Bagan and Yangon its largest city…. Of course with all tips & tricks, you need to traverse this amazing country!…

Let’s explore Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. It is one of the smaller capitals of Europe, but no less fun to explore!… let’s dive into this city of medieval towers and castles!…

Time to visit lesser-known emirate of Fujairah in the East, along the Indian Ocean Coast… Best accessible via a mini road trip, which is exactly what we did… We even stayed the night, although not required as all sites fit easily in a day!…

Let’s browse through Belfast, Northern Ireland’s capital, with its recent dark past. When visiting the city various sites, the memorials and impressive wall murals still remind to ‘The Troubles’ of the late 20th century… Let’s dive into this troubled city…

Your travels to Asia are not complete without a visit to bustling Hong Kong… Read all about my experiences in this impressive skyscraper-dense megacity…

While living in Dubai, many friends and family members visit us. Sometimes, or in case of repeat visits, we drive to Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, to visit the key highlights!… You can easily do this in 1 day! So let’s explore!…

Let’s discover East Java in Indonesia! In Surabaya, old meets new, with its modern skyscrapers and its rich Dutch colonial past. Browse past the canals and learn about its trade history. What is best, Surabaya is close to one of Indonesia’s main draws, the active Mt Bromo volcano… making this trip an ideal mix between colonial heritage and stunning nature at its best…