Destinations

Although it does not have the same fame as the Pyramids of Giza or the medieval (Islamic) old town of Cairo, the Christian neighbourhood of Old Cairo is certainly worth to visit as well if you have…

There is no doubt that the Egyptian Museum in Cairo is one of the world’s greatest museums. There are some absolutely amazing historical artefacts to admire in this large museum, which is a must to include…

Even if you only have a few hours available on your layover or stopover at Singapore Changi Airport, there are some excellent ways how to spend your time. Whether you decide to go into the city for a short…

It were not the ancient Egyptians who turned Cairo into the the thriving, modern-day metropolis it is now, but rather the great Islamic rulers and empires of the medieval era such as the Mamluks…

Surabaya seemed to be a lively, modern city with a nice vibe and friendly people. I for sure enjoyed watching the military parade for Indonesian Independence Day. If you visit Surabaya, I would for sure…

Visiting the pyramids of Giza is certainly a highlight of any trip to Egypt. As the last surviving wonder of the ancient world, there is just so much interesting history here. Seeing the pyramids from afar…

To me, visiting Prambanan and Borobudur was the absolute highlight of my trip to Indonesia. Even when I compare it with other historical places around the world which I was fortunate enough to visit, Prambanan would certainly rank among the top…

The sunrise visit to the Borobudur temple complex turned out to be magical. Although at first I thought the experience was somewhat of a disappointment due to the crowds, I quickly found out that there was an easy way to escape from it…

Although Kastellorizo is primarily an island to relax in all quietness and to get away from it all, it also offers some excellent hiking opportunities. If you set off in the late afternoon or early evening you can make it coincide with some beautiful sunset views…