Archive: June

"Coffee or me" ist ein Café am Rande des Urwalds in Chang Kian. Hier läßt sich in sehr schöner Lage die idillische Ruhe genießen. Digital Nomads werden hier mit Coworking Spaces fündig. Das Personal ist nett, der sehr gute Kaffee stammt aus den heimischen Kaffee-Plantagen im Norden. Auf dem Rückweg in die Stadt lohnt sich ein Besuch so einer Kaffee-Plantage: Einen Steinwurf entfernt findet sich Suan Pailom.

At the gates of contemplative Werne in Westphalia, an old Westphalian spirits culture is revived: Theres and Georg Glitz-Ehringhausen are refining the grain, which has been spoiled as a "grandpa drink", to distillates at a high gastronomic level. The clear "Kornbrand" is still familiar, resembling a good vodka. The distillates stored in sherry- and barrique- barrels are again very similar to a whiskey or rum, depending on the expansion. With juniper and citrus fruits an excellent and award-winning gin is produced here. The best ingredients from organic farming are processed by regional small farmers.

YESD Travel is a part of YESD Social Enterprise (Youth Employment and Society Developent). They work directly with the local people of the Northern Vietnam. To help local communities and to provide authentic responsible tourism experiences in Vietnam. YESD provides memorable, responsible, worthwhile tour packages that directly contribute to improve the local environment and the lives of Vietnamese ethnic minorities. If You are looking for local guides, homestays and authentic food and experiences in Vietnam check out the tours and offers on their website! Their guidelines of responsible tourism can be looked up under http://yesdtours.com/responsible-tourism-guidelines/.

Isle of Skye is the largest island of the Inner Hebrides. This is the place of the Talisker whiskey distillery and the Old man of Storr. Here You can enjoy the nativeness and beautiful nature of Scotland, walk through the mountain chains or cycle along the coastal lines. And: Experience Scottish hospitality in a familiar atmosphere by staying in a guest house.

With his 35 years of experience as a guide, Salim knows Kenya's national parks like the back of his hand. You can feel his love, the passion and the great respect for animals, the environment and culture of his country. Salim leads his guests with his considerate, charismatic way responsibly into the heart of Africa.

Bangladesh situated on the lush green Gangetic Delta is the home of the longest sea beach and the largest mangrove forest of the planet. Joanna from Golpata Eco Tours organizes cultural and ecological trips through Bangladesh. The Concept is Community based Tourism (CBT), which means that local residents (often rural, poor and economically marginalised) invite tourists to visit their communities with the provision of overnight accommodation. This enables a most authentic travel experience, encounter of different cultures, the livelihood of the locals and broadening Your own horizon.

In this hideout You can find Your own way to sustainable living. You want to live with the locals in Himalayan homestays? You want to hike the wildlife-trails of the Himalayan wolf or the snow leopard? Experience the local rural life of compassionate communities? You want to volunteer for social work like greening the deserts? Or You want to experience a most spiritual experience and stay in a buddhist monastery as a monk for a month?

SOMMERJUNG - summer camp for adults with digital time out. A look back on what really counts - without mobile Every adult who is willing to forget the technique and time for this time out is welcome. An exciting trip to escape the constraints of an ever-faster time (at least for a few moments) and to look back on people, nature and yourself.

In the Anurak Lodge you are in the green heart of the Khao Sok National Park. From there you can go hiking, canoeing, tubing, rafting, meet elephants and much more. Your hosts will help you plan. Or you simply enjoy the beautiful nature and let your mind wander. You are accommodated in nice "Jungle Bungalows", provided with authentic Thai cuisine and you are in family contact with the locals. Here, bridges are built between the locals and visitors.

Anyone who deals with the country's history as a traveler in Bosnia and Herzegovina will not get around the trauma of the Bosnian war (1992-1995). Arijan Kurbasic offers with its "War Hostel" an authentic and oppressive atmosphere to deal with the happenings. His hostel is not just an accommodation, but a project. As a survivor of the war, he has made it his mission not only to deliver the events, but to leave lasting impressions to the visitor. You can find an experience report on Welt.de. In connection with his Sarajevo victory tour an impressive, oppressive experience, which reverberates a long time.

Every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, a colorful weekly market takes place in Baan Bang Niang, at the height of 62.2 meters, opposite of the tsunami stranded police boat. This is a small, relaxed market, which invites you for a leisurely stroll. At many stalls you can enjoy the diversity of delicious Thai food. But also household goods, CDs and DVDs, fashion jewelry and cheap clothes can be bought here. A great opportunity for encounter between Thai and foreigners in a friendly atmosphere.

In Baan Chang Thai Ajarn Lek teaches a martial art that is very different from classical Muay Thai. Muay Thai Chaiya is Thai boxing in its original traditional form. It goes beyond the modern techniques, is not comitted to current competition rules and also covers ground fighting.

In the south of Phuket, the occasions have become rare to travel sustainable. Mass tourism has swept like a tsunami over the picturesque beaches and cities and let luxury hotels, European restaurants and entertainment districts pop out of the ground. For real encounter on par with locals here is little room left.

Olive groves and vineyards as far as the eye can see. The sea invites you to an excursion. Medieval castles and cities create a historic atmosphere. This is the Tuscany. Where you live here best? A nice idea is often offered here as "Living on the farm". The concept is called "Agriturismo". Farmers provide an accomodation on the land, catering on request with local Tuscan cuisine and often offer self-grown fruits, vegetables, olive oil or wine.

Wer fernab von Stress und Hektik Natur und Berge geniessen und Ruhe tanken will, ist in den Dolomiten (seit 2009 anerkannt als Weltkulturerbe) genau richtig. Im Hotel König Laurin sorgt der Inhaber mit seinem Familienbetrieb neben einer malerischen Atmosphäre auch für deftige Mahlzeiten mit lokalen Spezialitäten und tollem lokalen Wein. Am Waldesrand im oberen Dorfteil von Jenesien gelegen, wird ein direkter Einstieg zu den Wanderwegen geboten. Wer die Berge nicht zu Fuss erkunden möchte, dem sei eine Kutschfahrt oder ein Ausritt zu Pferde empfohlen.

If you are looking for a "casa particular" in Cuba, you will find the right place for an authentic Cuban accommodation at Jasmine's house. She can accommodate 2 people in the center of Havana, but she also can pack entire travel packages with accommodation and act as a guide.

When You visit Florida, You are not able to avoid a visit of the Everglades. You can encounter alligators by foot also (for example in Shark Valley). But on an Airboat-Tour, You can watch them in their natural environment - in the swamps. Our tip is Buffalo Tiger's Airboat Tours. That is an native-operated Everglade-Tour on airboat.

Pra Kru Ba is a former Thaibox-Champion before he was ordained as a monk and founded the Monastery of The Golden Horse, near the Thai-Myanmar border. This is a place, where he gives orphans a home – and a future. 

Along the Mosel You can delightfully hike or cycle and enjoy the picturesque landscape in the middle of the vineyards. Winegrowing and wine drinking runs in the blood of the people at the Mosel. Therefore You should not miss a visit at a winery or even a sleepover there. In the cities along the Mosel You can admire castles and old buildings. And first of all: Enjoy the delicious wine (especially Riesling) in the local restaurants and wine taverns.

The cheesemarket in Gouda takes place between April and August in front of the town hall of Gouda and the cheese-scales-building. Gouda is famous for its typical dutch cheese. Cheese from Gouda represents about 60% of the whole dutch cheese production. The cheesemarket in Gouda (together with the market in Edam) is one of the last real cheesemarkets in the country.