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The journey in #Japan and #Southkorea brought us by ferry from Busan to Fukuoka. #SeaCrossing #Travel

And so, our stay in South Korea came to an end. Ready to cross the Sea of Japan, and continue the journey in Japan. First stop: Fukuoka.

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Ordering a coffee that you'll drink in the store, and receiving a single-use plastic cup? How easy to avoid this waste. #southkorea has understood #NoExcuseForSingleUse

When you visit South Korea, be prepared to meet coffee place staff being very insisting on getting an answer to the question “for here or to go.”

And that has not just a customer service reasoning behind it. South Korean law tries to limit the number of wasted cups.

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Kiev, Ukraine visit: impressions

Kiev

A short business trip brought me to Kiev, the capital of Ukraine. And while I know some Ukrainians, it was my first actual visit to the country.

European, but no EU

Ukraine is not a part of the European Union, but the first thing that caught my eye was the number of official buildings that carry the European flag. When I discussed this with friends in Kiev, they explained that Ukraine…

Safari in Kenya – Masai Mara

My first trip to the East Coast of Africa brought me to Masai Mara in Kenya. New countries, new continents, and tons of animals roaming free. .What more can I ask?

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Driving in #Panama - a car #adventure. #Wanderlust

Driving in Panama, it’s an adventure. And maybe the bus is a better option. Here’s why. (more…)

Visting furry friends: #Grizzly #bears - Brown bears, #Alaska #photography

Grizzly bears were the reason why I flew from New York to Alaska. I wanted to meet the real version of the teddy bear! (more…)

Why house & pet sitting is an ideal solution for #travelers and #petowners #HouseSitters

Ever heard about house sitters? When people travel, they often leave their pets at home. House sitting tries to create a win-win situation for travelers. The traveler who goes on vacation wants to know that a responsible person is taking care of them. The traveler would love to spend some time in a place while taking care of the animals.

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Parada! Getting around by #bus in #Panama #travel #CentralAmerica

When traveling by bus in Panama, the system will surprise you in a few ways. (more…)

What are digital nomads? A preliminary 30,000 feet view while working on a related documentary

What are digital nomads, that must be the one question I get asked more than any other one. Since I’m working on a documentary where digital nomads play an essential role, here’s a limited few parts of my usually very long answer: (more…)

First impressions of #Thailand #travel #DigitalNomad #LocationIndependent #Throwback

On my travel to Thailand, I arrived in Bangkok only days after King Bhumibol Adulyadej died. Looking back at my first 24 hours in an interesting time in history to make my acquaintance with this country. (more…)

#Traveling Costa Rica on a #Budget #americas #travelblogger #traveltheworld #traveladdict #nomad

Traveling to Costa Rica, on a budget? That sounds like difficult. Here are some ideas to get you started: (more…)

The devil’s gates - a live #volcano in #Nicaragua

That day we went up to Massaya, to a live volcano in Nicaragua and saw the lava… (more…)

The story of me becoming a @PADI #DiveInstructor in #CostaRica, #CentralAmerica

Big smile on my face this last June: I finished my exam to become a dive instructor! (more…)

The unexpected sights of #traveling to #Santiago De #Chile #Nomad #Explorer

I visit Santiago de Chile on my way back from Antarctica. I had 3 days to visit old friends from New York and to catch a glimpse of a city I only knew from the newspapers and books. (more…)

Local #food and #scooters in #Saigon #vietnam #travel #Culture #DigitalNomad

Discovering Vietnam, that’s discovering its food as well as the urban jungle Ho Chi Ming City actually is. A food tour felt like the right activity to combine both! (more…)