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Tbilisi, Georgia

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Tbilisi, Georgia is great for vegans, wine lovers and walkers. The city is decadently romantic, like a mini-Paris.

Travelling overland from Russia to Georgia

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Travelling by land from Russia to Georgia via Georgian Military Road AKA Invasion Highway. Spectacular scenery and exotic border crossings. Travel story, photos and video.

Living by The Floating Mosque in Penang, Malaysia

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Beautiful sunrises and sunsets by the floating mosque in Penang, Malaysia, where we lived for half a year.

Sri Lanka — A Visit to the Tourism’s Past

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Travelling to Sri Lanka is like going back in time. There are not too many tourists around and the atmosphere is laid-back. It is like Thailand some 20+ years ago.

Taiwan - China without Culture Shock

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Taiwan is a good place to start experiencing Chinese culture. It is more civilised, there is less trash, people are not spitting everywhere, you can enter the country without a visa, and there is a little bit less pollution. You can even see blue sky almost daily.

Cold War in South Korea

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We arrived in South Korea just before tensions grew at the border of North Korea. Both sides fired at each other some 60 kilometers from the capital, Seoul.

Japanese Anarchy in Tokyo and Kyoto

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JamHouse offers shared housing in Tokyo and Kyoto with Japanese roommates. It is an excellent opportunity to get to know locals, especially people who are thinking out of the box.

Visiting Friends in Jakarta, Indonesia

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We had a crash course in Indonesian culture including traditional Indonesian dance, family life, traffic, and delicacies.

Transatlantic Cruise, the Northern Route

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We enjoyed our second transatlantic repositioning cruise from UK to USA, the Northern Route. Our stops included Faroe Islands and Iceland.

Cat-Sitting in Bavaria, Germany

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Bavaria is a popular destination among German tourists who enjoy outdoor activities. The area is rural and relaxing, but check out the weather forecasts before you go.

The L-countries: Luxembourg and Liechtenstein

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A visit to the L-countries, Luxembourg and Liechtenstein, on our way from Netherlands to Germany made a worthwhile detour.

Revisiting Family and Friends in Finland

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We travelled to Finland to visit family and friends, and caught a cold and hay fever.

Back in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

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We returned to Costa Rica for yet another stint of work exchange in National Park Backpackers hostel.

Lovely Belize

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Visiting Placencia and San Ignacio in Belize.

Mexican Hospitality

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Hospitality exchange experiences around Mexico in San Carlos (Guaymas), Guadalajara, Mexico City and Cancun.

USA Without Car: Travel Information And Tips

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How to travel across the US from coast to coast and north to south without a car?

New York City Hike: Brooklyn-Manhattan-Central Park

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New York city hike from Brooklyn to Manhattan and Central Park. Watch our photo tour.

Work Exchange in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

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Doing work exchange for a hostel called National Park Backpackers in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica.

House-sitting and Pet-sitting in Managua, Nicaragua

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After Colombia and Panama inexpensive Nicaragua was great. Food and accommodation are affordable and the country is not as touristy as the neighbouring Costa Rica. People are friendly and they do not expect tips for example for giving you directions.

Nomads episode 9: Santeri

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Nomads episode 9: Santeri is pondering his past life, Nokia, and the meaning of life. This video was produced for the Finnish TV.