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Japanese Alps, Shirakawa Go, a leap into traditional Japan

Shirakawa-go has been declared UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995 for its unique houses. They are called Kiritsuma-Gassho-Zukuri "prayer-hands construction", with their slanting thick straw roofs that resemble hands joint in prayer.

Teluk Pako beach, where many Proboscis Monkeys come out at sunset

Hiking in Bako National Park and eating in Kuching – the best of Malaysian Borneo

Borneo, Guides, Malaysia, South East Asia

Bako National Park the best place to see wildlife in Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo This article is part of our "DIY Adventure Travel in Borneo" series. It's the 7th part of our Bicycle Touring itinerary with so...

MV Ilala Ferry – the Terrific Boat of Lake Malawi: the Ultimate Guide

Africa-en, Malawi

Authentic adventures on Lake Malawi: the Mythical Ilala Ferry and the new and frightening Chambo MV Everything you need to know to travel around Malawi by boat Prices, schedules, cabins, classes, and route...

“In Malawi” – the Most Complete Malawi Travel Guide on the Web

Malawi, Africa-en, Guides

Backpacking Malawi - Things to do, Places to Visit, Itinerary, Costs, and Everything you Need to Know The most complete Malawi Tavel Guide on the web Malawi is one of the most beautiful Southern Afric...

Cycling Indonesia: a Full Guide + 9 Bikepacking and Cycle Touring Itineraries

Indonesia, South East Asia

Cycling Indonesia - everything you need to know about bicycle touring and bikepacking the archipelago of marvels (with 9 islands itineraries and GPX tracks) Indonesia might not be a cycling-friendly destin...

Bicycle Touring Flores, Indonesia: hints and advice to travel Flores by bike

Flores, Guides, Indonesia, South East Asia

Koka Beach How to plan a bicycle trip to Flores A travel guide to plan a perfect road trip This article aims to give some basic hints and advice on how to carry out a successful bicycle trip in Flores I...

Cycling Zimbabwe: guide, tips and our itinerary with GPX track

Zimbabwe

What is left of a bridge after the passage of Cyclone Idai Bicycle Touring in Zimbabwe All the most important tips for organizing a cycle tour in Zimbabwe, complete with our itinerary map...

Diving with Lake Malawi Mysterious Cichlids: my PADI in Cape Maclear

Malawi

Everything you need to know about scuba diving in Lake Malawi Best locations, its colorful and mysterious fish (Malawi Cichlids), accommodation, dangers This post about diving in Lake Malawi is the first of...

Gule Wamkulu – the sacred dance and masks of the Chewa people, Malawi

Africa-en, Malawi, Reportage

Culture, traditions, initiation ceremonies, dance and costumes in Malawi - Gule Wamkulu, and Nyau secret society The sacred dance of the Chewa People and our meeting with one of the oldest religions in Afric...

Cycling Bali: A Smashing 5 days Itinerary + Hacks & Bike Touring Stories

Bali, Indonesia, South East Asia

First-hand tips, advice and itinerary to travel Bali on a bicycleIs Bali a suitable destination for bike holidays?Cycling around Bali on a budget off the beaten path Bali is certainly one of the most visited p...

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