Inspired by Renates Reiser‘s article about weird and funny travel experiences we decided to make a list of our own of all the weird stuff we have done or seen over the years while travelling.
Oceania
25 % of the world’s countries visited
Today I have reached a big milestone. I’ve now visited 25 % of every countries in the world! This is celebrated by looking at the best experiences so far.
Nan Madol: Venice of the Pacific
In the Pacific Ocean there is a city named Nan Madol consisting of 92 artificial islands. No-one knows how they were made and only 1000 people visit the place each year. On our journey to this hidden paradise we ran into a stingray and the princess of Pohnpei herself.
14 countries in 14 photos
Our around the world trip has come to an end and we do unfortunately have to go back to our everyday lives again. Updates will come about what we have done, but in the meantime we have picked one photo to show you from each country we have visited.
(Halfway) Around the world in 43 days
It has now been 43 days since we started our trip travelling west around the world. We are now at the half way point.
Federated States of Micronesia, the strangest country we have visited
During our around the world trip we wanted to visit at least one place not overcrowded with tourists. We decided on Pohnpei in the Federated States of Micronesia; the strangest country we have ever visited.
Crossing the international date line
Tora and I will cross the international date line this autumn. Even though it’s just a made up line, crossing it leads to some interesting phenomenons.
Around the world trip booked
After dreaming of undertaking a comprehensive trip for a long time we finally found time and money to travel around the world. At the end of the year we will begin our 3 month trip from desert to rainforest and visit a country with roughly the same number of tourists as North […]
Bucket list: Hotels
We usually find cheap hotels used only to get some sleep and store our luggage. But there are some exciting hotels being worthy of a bit more money and time. #1: JumboStay Hotel, Arlanda Ever complained about small leg room on flights and trouble sleeping? In Sweden they rebuilt a jumbo jet into […]
Bucket list: Attractions
“Everyone” needs a bucket list, so we made one of a bit more unusual attractions. #1: Machu Picchu Machu Picchu might not be too unknown, but it is at least an attraction not to easily accessible. First you have to fly to Peru, travel to Cusco from there and walk 2-4 […]
About us
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We are two travel loving people enjoying new places and seeing more of the world. As full time employees we have limited spare time and therefore try to write about our trips, tips and experience with a focus on those who does not have the luxury of travelling anytime for any duration (spoiler alert: There’s no such thing as “no time for travel”, you just need to know how to make time!). Read more ...
