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Behind the Great Chinese Firewall

We are behind the Great Chinese Firewall and continue blogging later when leaving the country. Nothing seems to work here. See you!

Impressions of the Philippines

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Impressions of the Philippines including weather and beaches, getting there and around, dangers and annoyances.

Kampung Life on Borneo, Malaysia

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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.

Fancy Brunei

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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.

Built-In Failure

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Have you ever wondered why people buy so much medicines? Or why there are always more problems than solutions?

Impressions of Travelling by 3rd Class Train in Thailand

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We recommend the third class with wooden seats for more cultural experience. Video impressions of travelling by train in Thailand.

Monkey Temple in Prachuap Khiri Khan

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Watch a video of our visit to monkey temple in Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand.

Truth Today: A Red Shirt Demonstration in Bangkok

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Bangkok was in chaos because of "Truth Today" demonstration by the Red Shirts who oppose the dictator and army.

Laos: A Vegan's and Sportslover's Paradise

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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.

Recycling Tricks To Consume More

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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?