Travel Film: Crossing the Darién Gap (2013, 2016)
Crossing the Darién Gap (Darien Gap) and hiking in the jungle from Colombia to Panama
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Extreme Mobilities: Challenging the Concept of ‘Travel’
Limited, free download of Päivi Kannisto's scientific article Extreme Mobilities: Challenging the Concept of ‘Travel’ that was published in Annals of Tourism Research volume 57, pages 220–233.
New Book: Global Nomads and Extreme Mobilities
Päivi Kannisto: Global Nomads and Extreme Mobilities (Ashgate/Routledge, 2016).
Sri Lanka — A Visit to the Tourism’s Past
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
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.
Mobile-Friendly Non-Flash Picasa Photo Slideshow
Mobile-friendly, non-flash Picasa photo slideshow that works with all mobile phones and browsers.
Of Wedding Anniversaries: Goldfish-Ficus-Pineapple
Is a long marriage better than a short one? Rethinking wedding anniversaries from the point of quality rather than the length of the relationship.
Cold War in South Korea
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
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.
Finn-Savotta Challenge: The First Year on the Road
The Finn-Savotta Challenge. Read about our experiences and life on the road with new Savotta LJK12 and Savotta 90 backpacks.