Kampung life in a chinese-run Takuli chili farm on Borneo, Malaysia. We spent four months in a farm in the middle of nowhere enjoying immensely peace, quiet, the lack of internet, our own compost, washing with rainwater, and the local laid-back rhythm of life.
Making a visa-run from Sabah in Malaysian Borneo to fancy Brunei. Tiny Brunei is extremely friendly for visitors. During our short trip, many people came spontaneously to talk with us, cars stopped politely for us pedestrians, and in the market we got a bunch of bananas as a welcome gift.
Laos is a paradise for vegans and sportslovers. The downside is only one month visa. We spent a month chilling out in Vientiane, the capital of Laos. The place is fabulous if you don´t long for any activities. There is nothing special to do except enjoy the laid-back Lao lifestyle.
How many of the products labelled with recycling sign are being recycled? Recycling tricks us to consume more. Do you sort your trash? Where does it end up? Why?
We travel without malaria medication because no preventive medication helps for the lethal cerebral malaria. Only hospitals can cure severe P. falciparum.
Travelling to Dar is pretty straightforward but getting away is challenging unless you want to spend a lot of money on flights or ride the potholed roads on crappy buses.
Kenya can be surprisingly expensive for mzungus, the white people. We got scammed by Solomon, the owner of Ndoto Apartments in Ukunda, Diani Beach, Kenya.