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We thank our friend Matúš for this article. 1. Bánh Khọt The origin of these mini rice pancakes is questionable; some associate it with Vung Tau, others with residents of the Mekong, but they will definitely...

A 2500-kilometer journey stretching across Southeast Asia might seem slightly less appealing to the casual traveler than Thailand, Bali, or Japan (after all, if you're traveling to the other side of the planet, why Vietnam?), but appearances can be deceiving. Vietnam is a cultural mindblow present at every turn, whether you're navigating bustling Ho Chi Minh City or the jungles of Sa Pa, every corner harbors unique specialties. And not just on the plate!

Jordan is a country where you can visit one of the 7 wonders of the world, experience a sunset in the orange desert like you have never seen before, and at the end of the trip, take a swim in the Red Sea. The accessibility of these unique experiences has increased thanks to low-cost airlines flying directly to the capital city of Amman or to Eilat (Israel), from where you can easily cross the border. If you want to experience something different from Europe, Jordan is the place for you.

More than 7,000 islands, catalogically beautiful beaches, stunning coral gardens, wrecks of Japanese ships from World War II, volcanoes, jungle. All of this makes up the Philippines with water as warm as milk.

I have decided to write about a specific place in Laos, the Bolaven Plateau, which most travelers skip or may never even venture to in this country.

November is the month when you can no longer swim in the Mediterranean without toughening up. If you don't want to opt for expensive exotic destinations, the Israeli city of Eilat is perfect for a long weekend with swimming in the Red Sea. Flights from Bratislava to Eilat are available in a Ryanair promotion starting from €30. A trip to Eilat can be combined with the Dead Sea and the gigantic fortress of Masada. And by the way, did you know that Piestany is a sister city of Eilat?

Beautiful and dangerous. This is how the islands of Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, and Koh Tao in the Gulf of Thailand could be characterized. The trio of the most famous islands is complemented by the marine national park Ang Thong National Park. You can read about how to rent a scooter, arrange a boat trip around the island, get your broken leg treated, or experience New Year's Eve on one of them in the third part of our comprehensive Thailand guide.

How to plan a vacation to the Maldives for under 1000€? When is the best time to go? What about transportation, payments, internet, and other things? Keep reading. We bring you a unique summary of tips and tricks on how to smartly and affordably travel around the Maldives.

In the Maldives, it is common for flight departures to be early in the morning, so you need to spend one to two nights somewhere near the airport. You can choose between Male, Hulhumale, or even Villingili. Since we wanted to avoid the overcrowded Male and Villingili does not have a bikini beach, Hulhumale won by process of elimination. This island is artificially built and connected by a road to the airport island.

In the first article about the Maldives, you could read about our engagement on the island of Fulhadhoo. Our romantic journey continued to the second island, Fehendhoo. Octopus hunting, manta rays, turtles, snorkeling on a bikini beach, a private island, sandbank, or stargazing on a bench from a football field are just a fraction of what you can experience here.