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In reply to <a href="https://travel-explore.asia/2024/12/25/twenty-years-after-the-tsunami-a-personal-story-about-memories-and-remembrance/#comment-4547">Denu</a>. This is a good idea actually. I am also planning to go there once. Maybe next autumn - Khao Lak is on my bucket list for a long time already. I think it’s a perfect place toi get a break and a rest.

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I remember that day too. Unbelievable how fast time goes on. Today, Khao Lak is a wonderful place again. I won’t to go there next year.

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Twenty Years After the Tsunami: A Personal Story about Memories and Remembrance

Some memories stay with us forever. We remember exactly where we were during major events like 9/11 or life-changing moments like having our first child. Twenty years ago, on Boxing Day 2004, I experienced one of those unforgettable moments. On December 26, 2004, a 9.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, triggering a […]

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How you can reach me on Social Media

I still remember when I joined Twitter in 2007. I was not really sure if I would ever use the account I had just created, but it turned out to be one of my favorite networks. However, the Social Media landscape has changed a lot in the last two years. I’ve created new accounts on […]

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The streets of Manila – a 14 km walk through the Pearl of the Orient

I love to explore, and I do that often by myself. I love traveling alone to meet new people on the street and feel a city’s real vibe. When I was 25, I traveled to Prague, Shanghai, Dubai, and Munich. I always walked through the cities on my own two feet. It’s the best way […]

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Qiu Feng Stream Trekking in Sai Kung: Exploring Waterfalls in Hong Kong

In August 2021, we visited Sai Kung, passed four big waterfalls, and walked up the Qiu Feng Stream (秋楓石澗). On my YouTube channel, you can find two videos about this adventure. Once a YouTube #Shorts clip over here, or this 10-minute long video below! How to get there? Here is a basic description, how to […]

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Hiking to Gulugod Baboy in Batangas

Mount Gulugod Baboy in Mabini is a wonderful place for nature lovers. I recently explored this beautiful hill at the southern tip of Batangas and shared my experiences in my latest YouTube video. Difficulty The 2/9 difficulty level provides just the right amount of challenge, making it suitable even for beginners. The starting point is […]

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Tai Long Wan (Lantau) & Chi Ma Wan Country Trail 

Tai Long Wan?! Isn’t that in Sai Kung? Yes, it is. And also in Lantau. A quick search on Wikipedia clarifies this mystery. Big Wave Bay means actually Tai Long Wan (Chinese: 大浪灣) and is the name of several bays in Hong Kong: Exactly! Today, we are talking about the beach in the south of […]

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Monkey Hill: Kam Shan Country Park — Visiting the monkeys on the Golden Hill

If you like to see monkeys in Hong Kong, you may visit the Hong Kong Zoo. Or you go to the Kam Shan Country Park (Golden Hill Country Park). In this area, you will find many free-living monkeys. And it’s fun. Believe me! That’s what I did in 2021, together with my son. We were […]

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Celebrating Songkran in Pattaya

The fourth and final episode of my Thailand Series brings me back to the city: We celebrate Songkran in Pattaya and join Thailand’s probably craziest water party at Beach Road, Soi 6, Soi 7, Soi Buakhao. About Songkran in Thailand Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year festival celebrated from April 13 to 15 each […]

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Exploring Dragon Crest: Ngon Nak Nature Trail in Krabi

After moving to Railay and exploring beautiful places like Phra Nang Beach, I had a special plan for my last day in Krabi. On the first day of Songkran, I wanted to revisit my favorite trail in Krabi. The Dragon Crest Trail in Krabi, also known as the Ngon Nak Nature Trail, is a scenic […]

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Railay’s beautiful beaches & steep viewpoints – Exploring Krabi

After travelling from Phuket to Koh Phi Phi, my video series “Songkran in Thailand” continues. I explored the beautiful beaches of Railay and hiked one of my favourite trails in Thailand: The Dragon Crest Trail in Krabi. In the second episode, I move to Railay, a beautiful spot in Krabi, just minutes away from the […]

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Koh Phi Phi – Exploring the famous beach at Maya Bay

Today is a great day! I just launched my new YouTube video series titled “Songkran in Thailand“. I filmed this series about 9 months ago during the Thai holidays. During that time, I visited Thailand to see the beautiful beaches of Railay and to hike one of my favourite trails in Thailand: The Dragon Crest […]

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Balabac video trip recap: Is it safe? Is it worth it?

In this last and final episode of my limited series, I will recap the last days in Balabac. Is it worth travelling to the southwesternmost tip of the Philippine archipelago to visit Balabac? How is the trip to Balabac? How busy are the beaches? Is Balabac safe? You will get all the answers in this […]

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El Nido with Rainstorms, Dolphins & Glamping

In my last blog post, I wrote about my dream to visit Balabac. I explored the fantastic place in the Philippines, which includes 31 islands with stunning beaches, beautiful sandbars, and diverse marine life. But now, it was time to head to El Nido. While travelling with friends in Balabac, I was in El Nido […]

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Why did I start making videos — a childhood dream and a Vietnamese notebook

I still remember the days when video cameras were a luxury. Growing up, I couldn’t afford one for sure. So, my early memories are captured in photographs taken with a traditional film camera. I remember having a box at home full of photos from trips with my family. But I also recall that I always […]

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Exploring the best islands and beaches in Balabac, Philippines

In my previous blog post, I wrote about the beginning of my fascinating journey in Intramuros, where I found myself in the middle of local culture and exploring notable landmarks like Fort Santiago. Now, just a few days later, I arrived in Puerto Princesa. And there we did start the real adventure. It was also […]

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Intramuros: Exploring Manila’s Historic Heart & Local Life

In 2019, I came across some pictures of this place and instantly knew I had to visit it. I booked a flight, but unfortunately, COVID-19 struck, and I had to cancel everything. Now, more than three years later, I finally found a group to join. I packed my bags and flew from Manila to Puerto […]

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High Junk Peak – Steep but short & rewarding hike in Hong Kong

It’s a short but steep hike: The way up to the High Junk Peak is maybe steep, but for me, also a lot of fun. Two days before the year-end 2021, I was back on the trail! On this year-end video, I show you how to get to the starting point, and how to get […]

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Mansion Buenavista, El Nido (Review)

Following my adventurous trip to Balabac, I spent several nights in El Nido, finding rest at the Mansion Buenavista. My stay was so delightful that I am compelled to share my experience. The hotel Mansion Buenavista, although not a five-star resort, provides all the essential comforts of home. The rooms are cozy and all the […]

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Exploring the paradise: Balabac in the South of Philippines

Since the year 2019, I had a dream: a visit to the breathtaking islands of Balabac. However, the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic meant that my plans had to be postponed indefinitely. Fast-forward to the summer of 2023, an unexpected opportunity presented itself. A friend, whom I knew from Twitter, extended an invitation to join […]

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Sai Wan Swimming Shed near Kennedy Town

It took almost seven years until I discovered the Swimming Shed in Sai Wan, near Kennedy Town. It turns out to be the perfect place to watch the sunset in the western part of Hong Kong Island. How to get there The Sai Wan Swimming Shed is located near Kennedy Town MTR station, Take Exit […]

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Comment on Exploring Bride’s Pool, Mirror Pool & Wang Chung Stream in Hong Kong by Daniel Wyss

In reply to <a href="https://travel-explore.asia/2023/06/23/exploring-brides-pool-mirror-pool-wang-chung-stream-in-hong-kong/#comment-11">Adventuristahz</a>. Thank you for your comment. Hope it helps for your trip! Enjoy the stream!

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Wow thank you for sharing this,very informative..I am planning to get there too..It’s really big help for me.

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