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Off The Beaten Path in The Dominican Republic: Punta Rucia
Dominican Republic, Stories JWD 12/3/18 Dominican Republic, Stories JWD 12/3/18

Off The Beaten Path in The Dominican Republic: Punta Rucia

Before there was GPS and the internet ruled the world, it was all about exploring remote locations and hoping for the best. Getting to some places was about how far you were willing to go…

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Kawah Ijen's Epic Sunrise But Slightly Disappointing Blue Flames
Indonesia, Stories, Photo Essays JWD 10/29/18 Indonesia, Stories, Photo Essays JWD 10/29/18

Kawah Ijen's Epic Sunrise But Slightly Disappointing Blue Flames

The expectation was to be guided up the volcano and then into the crater where we would see the iconic electric blue flames glowing…

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Ubud Is A Cultural Paradise... Or Is It?
Indonesia, Stories Joris Hermans 10/23/18 Indonesia, Stories Joris Hermans 10/23/18

Ubud Is A Cultural Paradise... Or Is It?

The majority of tourists flock together in Bali for its beautiful beaches and exotic architecture and culture. And when you're looking for culture and architecture on Bali, Ubud is the place to be…

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A Hike To The Crater of Mount Sibayak [And How To]
Indonesia, Guides, Stories Joris Hermans 9/13/18 Indonesia, Guides, Stories Joris Hermans 9/13/18

A Hike To The Crater of Mount Sibayak [And How To]

Before we arrived at the top of the volcano, we could already hear the steam vents roar like a jet engine…

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Orangutans in Bukit Lawang: Meeting The Real King Louie
Indonesia, Photo Essays, Stories JWD 9/7/18 Indonesia, Photo Essays, Stories JWD 9/7/18

Orangutans in Bukit Lawang: Meeting The Real King Louie

Just when we thought this was the highlight of our jungle tour, there he was, a massive full grown male orangutan chilling on jungle swing…

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Our Island Earthquake Experience [Gili Air - Lombok 2018]
Stories, Photo Essays, Indonesia JWD 8/19/18 Stories, Photo Essays, Indonesia JWD 8/19/18

Our Island Earthquake Experience [Gili Air - Lombok 2018]

It's weeks after but we still jump when we hear loud noises or when someone moves the couch or bed... Here’s our experience of the earthquake on Gili Air.

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Sunrise At Mount Bromo - Hiking To Another Planet
Indonesia, Photo Essays, Stories Joris Hermans 8/9/18 Indonesia, Photo Essays, Stories Joris Hermans 8/9/18

Sunrise At Mount Bromo - Hiking To Another Planet

If you want to see the sunrise over Mount Bromo you'll have to make a little effort as it requires getting up around 3:00 am and hiking up a hill to one of the viewpoints. Yeah, having to get up in the middle of the night kind of sucks…

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48 Hours in Cambodia's Friendly Capital: Phnom Penh
Cambodia, Stories Joris Hermans 7/4/18 Cambodia, Stories Joris Hermans 7/4/18

48 Hours in Cambodia's Friendly Capital: Phnom Penh

“Phnom Penh, capital of the Kingdom of Cambodia, located at the confluence of the Mekong and Tonlé Sap rivers”. When I read that description I immediately got excited about visiting this leafy South-East Asian city.

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Exploring The Mekong: On The Lookout For The Irrawaddy Dolphins
Stories, Cambodia JWD 6/26/18 Stories, Cambodia JWD 6/26/18

Exploring The Mekong: On The Lookout For The Irrawaddy Dolphins

We parked our motorbike and by the time we bought tickets for the boat, a tour bus full of Chinese tourists arrived at the site... then another... and another! Our worst nightmare…

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The Hidden Beaches of Koh Lanta: Where Days Turn Into Weeks
Thailand, Stories Joris Hermans 6/14/18 Thailand, Stories Joris Hermans 6/14/18

The Hidden Beaches of Koh Lanta: Where Days Turn Into Weeks

Koh Lanta is an amazing place to stay if you need to rest up. There's a relaxed vibe; the locals are super friendly and you’ll find beautiful unspoiled beaches…

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The Traveling Monks at Vat Phou [Mountain Temple]
Laos, Photo Essays, Stories JWD 5/29/18 Laos, Photo Essays, Stories JWD 5/29/18

The Traveling Monks at Vat Phou [Mountain Temple]

Vat Phou in Laos has been around for centuries. It was built at the base of mount Phu Kao and supposed to be older than Ankor in Cambodia. To reach the shrine you have to take on a set of uneven stone stairs that are sinking into the mountain…

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My 5 Favorite Pictures From Laos and Their Stories
Laos, Photo Essays, Stories Joris Hermans 5/24/18 Laos, Photo Essays, Stories Joris Hermans 5/24/18

My 5 Favorite Pictures From Laos and Their Stories

Laos has a relaxed vibe like no other country in the world and there’s amazing nature and cities to explore. Here’s a selection of my favorite pictures from Laos and their stories.

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Follow The Crowds to Kuang Si Waterfalls in Luang Prabang
Laos, Stories, Photo Essays Joris Hermans 5/11/18 Laos, Stories, Photo Essays Joris Hermans 5/11/18

Follow The Crowds to Kuang Si Waterfalls in Luang Prabang

Besides the city itself there's another highlight close to Luang Prabang: Kuang Si Waterfalls. The river comes down the mountain feeding several waterfalls and swimming holes…

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The Amazing and Spectacular Dinosaur Museum in Savannakhet
Laos, Stories Joris Hermans 5/5/18 Laos, Stories Joris Hermans 5/5/18

The Amazing and Spectacular Dinosaur Museum in Savannakhet

On one of those relaxing days in Savannakhet, Laos we decided to go to a museum and what kind of museum is more awesome than a dinosaur museum!?

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A Camel Safari In Jaisalmer: Once In A Lifetime
India, Stories JWD 5/4/18 India, Stories JWD 5/4/18

A Camel Safari In Jaisalmer: Once In A Lifetime

The camel safari and night in the desert in Jaisalmer was one of the highlights of our trip to India. Sleeping in the desert under a million stars is magical and definitely something we would recommend to anyone visiting Jaisalmer. Here's a report of our camel safari with Travel Trotters.

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Photographing The Ghats of Varanasi - A Mesmerizing Spectacle
India, Photo Essays, Stories Joris Hermans 4/28/18 India, Photo Essays, Stories Joris Hermans 4/28/18

Photographing The Ghats of Varanasi - A Mesmerizing Spectacle

Varanasi or Benares. The Holy Grail of India according to many travelers. It's one of the oldest cities in the world sitting on the banks of the river Ganges and that's exactly why it's so important to Indians…

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Chennai And The Peculiar Marina Wonderland
India, Photo Essays, Stories JWD 3/18/18 India, Photo Essays, Stories JWD 3/18/18

Chennai And The Peculiar Marina Wonderland

A herd of buffalos passed by. Some fishing nets and boats. A few guys selling horse back rides and to complete the wonderland; old children’s carnival rides spread around on the beach.

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From The Tea Gardens of Munnar to Madurai
India, Stories, Video Joris Hermans 3/14/18 India, Stories, Video Joris Hermans 3/14/18

From The Tea Gardens of Munnar to Madurai

Suddenly, all the noises and chaos from India disappear. Birds whistle and everything around us is calm. In the distance, a farmer herds his cows and greets us with a smile. Going to Munnar was a good idea; we really needed a break from all the craziness...

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Evil Monkeys at Elephanta Caves
India, Stories, Photo Essays Joris Hermans 3/9/18 India, Stories, Photo Essays Joris Hermans 3/9/18

Evil Monkeys at Elephanta Caves

A short story about how we visited a beautiful cave guarded by evil monkeys. Don't worry, we walked away unharmed...

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Mumbai, City Of My Childhood Dreams
India, Stories Joris Hermans 3/5/18 India, Stories Joris Hermans 3/5/18

Mumbai, City Of My Childhood Dreams

Finally, we've set off on our journey! Here's a report of our first day in the crazy city of Mumbai or Bombay and some tips on how to survive your first time in the crowds and fumes.

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