Posts tagged with Cycling
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Discovering the secrets of tulips in the Netherlands
In the Netherlands, April is the best month to view Holland’s beautiful tulips. We packed a trip to Keukenhof, cycling through tulip fields, and King’s Day celebrations into a single long weekend. Read on to discover what we learned about these iconic flowers!
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Peaceful Dutch countryside close to the Belgian border
May holds a special place in my heart, not only because it marks my birthday but also because it offers plenty of long weekends, making it the perfect time for local trips. This year, we set our sights on the tranquil countryside surrounding Breda, a charming city in the Netherlands....
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Crossing the border with Thailand from Luang Namtha in northern Laos
Finally, it was a time to cross the border with Thailand and start our adventure in the last country on our list during this trip. We knew that it’s not possible to take a bus in one go from Nong Khiaw to the border with Thailand, 400km further. Therefore, we...
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Vang Vieng, getting closer to the mountains in north Laos
During the bus ride we noticed a huge change of scenery. We were going further to the north of the country, to the mountainous region of Laos, and that was clearly visible. Vang Vieng, a town with the reputation as the perfect destination for people eager to party a lot...
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Don Det, a gateway to Laos
Crossing the borders by land is always more complicated than by plane but we like challenges. Actually, the ride from Siem Reap to Don Det in Laos was smoother than we were expecting :) Maybe due to the right choice of bus company (Asia Van Transfer) or just pure luck....
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Angkor Wat: the rise and fall of the Khmer Empire
The cover of National Geographic which I saw 10 years ago and the article inside caused me to dream about discovering the Khmer Empire. It felt so unreal back then and fortunately some dreams come true earlier than you would expect. There I was, standing in front of Angkor Enterprise...