Dong Hoi – Like Da Nang, 10 years ago
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Dong Hoi – Like Da Nang, 10 years ago
Dong Hoi is the gateway city for travel to Phong Nha. The city has a geographically physical resemblance to Da Nang, which has been undergoing a major tourism boom. Dong Hoi reminds me of what Da Nang was like before the boom, 10 years ago.
Desert Dystopias/Utopias
The Post-Apocalyptic Machines of Wasteland Weekend
“The end of the world never looked so rad. ”
Coming across the first official Burning Man
“There were no designated areas, no fees. You could just camp anywhere.”
Bali
Ubud or Canggu in Bali: Which Is Better?
“Should you set up shop in Ubud or Canggu? See this unfair, head-to-head comparison of living in Ubud vs Canggu then you decide.”
Wake Up Australia, Bali Isn't Just For Your Boozed Up Beach Holiday
“This time of year is typically a low season in Bali, but with school holidays and cheap flight deals, Australians looking for a beautiful beachside holiday flock anyway.”
Walks
Giant walk in a little country: Andorra’s new Coronallacs trail
“The new Pyrenean trail is the first to link Andorra’s four manned refuges, a lung-busting, mountainous loop around the principality.”
Passports
The world’s most powerful passports have been revealed
“Japan and Singapore have the most powerful passports in the world, according to the latest Henley Passport Index from Henley & Partners.”
Maps
Night train in Europe, 2019 (click for larger image.
Map of night train in Europe (via Reddit).
Travel Video
Braemar cruising through the Corinth Canal
Huge cruise ship squeezes through Greek canal to claim record. CNN Travel.
Funny Travel Memes
30 Airport And Travel Memes For Everyone Who Has Traveled At Least Once
“Traveling by plane can be a real adventure. Or it can be a real pain in the behind.”