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I Tried Durian From 3 Different Southeast Asian Countries So You Don’t Have To

“Durian is a metaphor for how funky or possibly gross Southeast Asian cuisine can be,” said Chawadee Nualkhair, an author and food writer based in Bangkok. “It’s a way to illustrate foreignness … a shorthand for wacky.” That’s the view…

Where Can I Go With My Norwegian Passport?

Current Norwegian passports are red in colour, with the coat of arms of Norway emblazoned in the top left of the front cover. The passport, along with the national identity card allows for the freedom of movement in any of…

Japan Travel Diary: Week 4

Somebody once told me Nordic countries and Japan have a lot in common in the way we see life. We like minimalist stuff, we find happiness in the little things, and we have great eyes for design. I don’t disagree.…

Travel Photography

My Top 3 Tricks for Creative Photos

To me, shooting pictures isn’t hard. What’s difficult is storytelling. WIth these three tricks, my pictures carry the kind of emotions I want to capture & convey. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed elementum, lacus nec egestas…

3 Must-have Experiences in Norway

People have been asking on my Patreon for years: Please make travel guides for Norway! After all, that’s my home country, right? Well, I’ve definitely made quite a few videos about Norway. You can find them on my YouTube channel.…

Captivated by Vietnam’s Prison Island: Tips for Enjoying Con Dao

During the French colonial era Côn Đảo Islands were made infamous for its penal facilities and the notorious «tiger cages». Once regarded as «hell on earth», the Islands now hold a national park, luxurious resorts, and prison private tours. Beside the prison facilities which are…

Portugal’s Coffee: A Sumptuous and Delectable Treat

When we say coffee, Portugal isn’t always the first country that comes to mind. That’s why it shocked me the first time I went to Portugal just how much the Portugese love their coffee! I sat at this little cafe…

Tracing the Origin of Udon

Udon (饂飩, usually written as うどん) is a type of thick, wheat-flour noodle used frequently in Japanese cuisine. It is often served hot as a noodle soup in its simplest form, as kake udon, in a mildly flavoured broth called…

Chatting with Annisa from Jakarta

Another episode from my series in which I chat with interesting people around the globe.

Globetrotter's Daily

This Is How I Kill Time at Airports

You turn up to the airport with plenty of time before your flight boards, only to discover, to your horror, that your flight has been delayed by several hours! Going home or back to your hotel isn’t really an option,…

Japan Endeavours

Japan Travel Diary: Week 3

What about moving away from Tokyo a little? I’m standing in front of a famous canal in Osaka. It travels through rows of buildings, and tourists get to enjoy the sight of the city from the vantage point of a…

Travel Photography

Everything You Need to Know About Shooting at Night

Unlike taking photos in the daytime, night photography requires you to be more methodical. You can’t simply press the shutter when you’re shooting in low light situations. You need to know the exact settings to use for your camera, and…

A Month in Southeast Asia’s Hidden Gem: Laos

Laos definitely doesn't come close to the fames of its neighbours, such as Thailand or Vietnam, when it comes to international tourism. And yet, if you're looking for a fully rustic experience travelling across Southeast Asia, Laos is the place…

Local Hot Mic

Chatting with Emily from New York

Another episode from my series in which I chat with interesting people around the globe.

Just a Nice Hotel Room

I took this the last time I was in Japan. Neat, isn’t it? 🙂

I’m Going Whale Watching in Iceland

The best time for spotting whales around Iceland is the summer: June, July, and August. This reputable company offers whale watching trips for higher but also better in terms of quality for adventurous tourists. I planned ahead and only barely managed…

Travel Photography

Redoing My YouTube Intro: Process Video

It’s been a while since I last uploaded on YouTube. But as you guys are reading my blog more and more, I feel compelled to make travel content in different formats so you guys can immerse in something other than…

Ice Fishing in Helsinki

In my ice fishing tour the group drilled holes in the ice and fish by sitting on fishing chairs. We set out to catch pikeperch, perch, pike, roach or ruffe. I had decent gear, but I didn’t pack my flotation…

Local Hot Mic

Chatting with Oskar from Oslo

Another episode from my series in which I chat with interesting people around the globe.

Globetrotter's Daily

What’s in My Bag?

No matter where in the world I travel to, my packing routine is nearly always the same. I ensure I have all the essentials and whatever I need to stay comfortable, whether it’s a 1-hour commuter flight or a 10-hour…