the world in my eyes
It seems, that tourists and restaurants in Kuta are more interested in having dinner and holding never endig parties, than having a breakfast offer. Especially not before eight in the morning. It was fun to see the exact same streets totally empty, that were so …
At the end it was a one hour delay – I kind of expacted it, so it is fine. On the plane I was sitting next to a Brittish couple, living in Singapore for 7 years now. They had their 16 months old baby boy …
There are a couple of things I appreciate a lot in this city. It is really built for rain and sun. There is always a shelter for you if you cannot stand one or the other. A lot of covered market, food court, passages, simple …
I turned into a tourist on a mission at the moment I’ve arrived to the city, totally forgetting my idea of slow traveling. I squized everything possible in this 1.5 days – maybe if I’m able (well, rather willing to) get up before 9 on …
Lately I notice many relevant international news, especially the ones on Southeast Asia. I both see entertaining and alarming news, and while I try to persuade myself not to read them, I continuously fail. I laughed a lot when reading, that an airport baggage handler is …
Usually I’m really precise. I plan ahead, I research the area I’m visiting and read a lot to know as much as possible. I check the itineraries from A to B, double check the options and timings. I do the math based on all the …
I was postponing it for a while, but finally I decided I need to book my accommodation, at least for the beginning of my trip. So, now I have my room – OK, it is rather a bed only – booked in Singapore. I still …
Post-travel depression does exist. I went through its lighter versions a couple of times myself, as this won’t be the first time for me to travel. I witnessed its more severe versions when supporting friends who just returned from longer backpacking trips and fought to …
Well, five months, uhmm, not really a short trip. My level of enthusiasm is rapidly changing. When I switch off the fact, that five months can feel reeeeally long, and I only envision the many adventures I’ll have, I simply forget to worry. Life appears …
