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Jan-2016
Indonesian cuisine is often popular with visitors since the dishes rarely reserve bad surprises. Often made from rice or noodles, Indonesian dishes are not too spicy. In fact, the Sambal, a paste of chili and different spices, is often placed on the side of your plate, so you always have the choice to make your […]
Jan-2016
Indonesia is the fourth most populous country in the world and its archipelagos is the largest in the world. If Bali is the most acclaimed destination by tourists and Java and the Gili islands attract more backpackers, the country also has other islands that have remained 100% authentic, such as Sumatra, which is full of […]
Indonesia is a vast country, the 15th largest in the world and includes many islands. Depending on the length of your trip, and because tourists can get visas of one month maximum, it will require difficult choices to explore its beautiful beaches, underwater wonders, unique wildlife such as the Orang -Outan or Komodo Dragon, countless […]
An extraordinary journey off the beaten track! Sumatra has everything you need for a perfect backpackers trip : wonderful beaches, jungles, rice paddy fields, beautiful lakes, Batak houses, elephants, its famous orangutans (one of the only places in the world where you can find), its lovely people, its good food, the price of its accommodation […]
Pulau Weh Island, in the far north of the island of Sumatra, has everything that defines an island paradise: turquoise and transparent water, bungalows with amazing views of the sea for about 100,000 Rs (7 euros !), a rich underwater life that it is already possible to admire just by snorkelling, white sandy beaches and […]
Jan-2016
With Batak houses lining on the coast of the small island Samosir, Lake Toba is a magical place (like its mushrooms, which are apparently legal and even offered on the menu) and a perfect place for relaxation. A destination of hippies, as you could figure it out, perfect after a trek in the jungle of […]
Jan-2016
Moroccan cuisine is deliciously spicy and diverse. Its most famous dishes are the couscous and tagines, but other specialties are to be tested, such as pastillas, harissa soup, or the Msemen / meloui. THE tagines You can not go wrong by ordering this typical dish whose name comes from the terra cotta pot in which […]
There are only two places in the world where you can see orangutans: in Bukit Lawang, Sumatra (Indonesia) and Borneo (Malaysia). A trek through the jungle in search of orangutans is of course a must during any adventure in Sumatra. It was unforgettable, the highlight of our trip! HOW TO GET TO Bukit Lawang? From […]
Marrakech is an ideal destination to enjoy the year-round sunshine, eating deliciously spicy food, stroll through the souks in search of bargains or relax in its many spas and hammams! But beware of scams as locals are mastering the art of ripping tourists. Make sure you know what are the most common scams (see below). […]
Jan-2016
Here is a list of Apps which we find very useful when traveling! Kind of the toolbox of the backpacker 2.0… TRIPADVISOR Do you know that it is possible to download before your trip simplified versions of some TripAdvisor city guides, including the maps, so you can use them anytime during your trip, even when […]