Southeast Asia is a dangerous place. Lots of people, including visitors, get killed in traffic accidents. That’s not really on peoples’ minds though and when westerners are going to any country in the region, they are usually more afraid of Malaria. Palestine is probably a much safer place, especially for visitors. The Israeli occupation kills […]
Hebron, Take 2
The news haven’t been pretty but when I decided to go to the Middle East, I knew it wouldn’t all be roses and chocolate. Despite what is going on, I still believe that I’ll be save and hence decided to stick with my travel plans. The late night departure from Barcelona was a bit messy […]
Going to Palestine
Two questions I got a lot over the past couple of weeks: “Why do you have a painted toe nail?” and “Why do you want to go to Palestine and teach English?”. While the former could only be replied to in a rather vague and obscure way, the latter has a much more straight forward […]
Ronda -> Málaga -> Barcelona
Fun fact: Trains in Spain can be booked out, just like an aeroplane. Which then means you have to take an aeroplane instead of a train…
Last Day Ronda
What better way to start a day than on horseback? After the excursions in Serbia and Montenegro, Andalusia with its rich Equestrian heritage was a prime candidate for another adventure on four legs. The hacienda was conveniently located right outside the city and a friendly English lady took me and a fellow traveller for a […]
Around Ronda
Walk around Ronda on an overcast day. Seeing the town from a distance gives a much better idea of its unique position on the edge of a cliff. Special program for the night: Food poisoning, throwing up and all. Feeling better after a whole day in bed now.