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Comment on Southeast Asia Itinerary Suggestions & Routes (For Any Trip Length) by Marek

Marek — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 13:35:07 +0000

In reply to Louis. You've just introduced me to the term herping which I'd never heard before! I'm afraid I don't know such specific tours, so this is perhaps a question for the herping community :)

Comment on Southeast Asia Itinerary Suggestions & Routes (For Any Trip Length) by Louis

Louis — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 10:40:48 +0000

I know Southeast Asia has an abundance of reptiles and amphibians.

Do you know of any tours that include some herping on them aswell?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_reptiles_of_Thailand

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wildlife_of_Vietnam

Comment on Backpacking Laos: Highlights & How To Plan by Marek

Marek — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 13:00:04 +0000

In reply to Ángel. To be honest I've never noticed burning season on any of my Asia trips. But I know people living in e.g. Chiang Mai in Thailand talk about it a lot. Maybe I've just been lucky to avoid it. Simon (who's also a contributor to my blog) did a great post about it on his blog here.

Comment on How To Explore Flores, Indonesia (Komodo & Beyond) by Marek

Marek — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 12:55:03 +0000

In reply to Marlene. Hey Marlene. The main road is in great condition. Smaller side roads may be potholed from time to time but nothing extreme that I remember. You could drive Badjo to Ende in about 3 days if you're just doing a few hours of driving every day plus sightseeing stops. I would probably dedicate a full week to west Flores so you have time to explore and also return the same way back.

Comment on How To Explore Flores, Indonesia (Komodo & Beyond) by Marlene

Marlene — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 12:15:15 +0000

Hi Marek! Thanks for sharing so much infos! I will definitely follow your advice in terms of transportation! How long is the ride if you do it to return the bike from one end to the other let’s say? How are the road conditions?

Comment on Backpacking Laos: Highlights & How To Plan by Ángel

Ángel — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 14:18:53 +0000

Hello!! Congratulations on your blog. I thought I read that you were in the north of Laos in the months of February/March… what is the burning season like? In some places I read that it is a waste to go at that time. 🙁

Comment on Is Albania Worth Visiting? Some Honest Pros and Cons by Ana

Ana — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 01:54:34 +0000

As the country develops and its reputation for hospitality and nature becomes more known it will be as popular as Greece or Croatia.

A large number of expats (from western and eastern countries) have relocated to Saranda, on the Greek border. We offer monthly apartments here at local prices, if you’d like to take a look at them or the city, photos at https://digitalalbania.wordpress.com

Comment on Backpacking Morocco: Budget, Routes & How To Plan by Ahmed

Ahmed — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 10:19:53 +0000

Very interesting article Marek, I’m also from Morocco and its can say I have learning a lot from such blogs, thank you for sharing!

Comment on Hidden Hanoi: Best Things To Do Beyond The Usual Sights by Susannah

Susannah — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 08:55:02 +0000

You can also just walk on to train street at any of the intersections… No need to go through a cafe. Sorry for multiple comments – wasn’t sure how to update ya!

Comment on Hidden Hanoi: Best Things To Do Beyond The Usual Sights by Susannah

Susannah — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 08:53:05 +0000

You can (Jan 2025) add your card to pay for Grabs (which do car taxis as well for those who are a little moped tentative).