Bukit Lawang
On March 15, 2024, our jungle adventure begins in Bukit Lawang, Sumatra. We had arranged everything in advance directly with our accommodation, On the Rocks, and were picked up at the airport in Medan by a driver. The drive took about four hours and cost roughly €40. When we arrived, we initially thought it was […]
Volcano Sibayak
We drove about 20 minutes in a small pickup from our hostel, Kaesa Homestay (highly recommended), to the starting point. Equipped with a flashlight or headlamp, we began our ascent to the summit of Mount Sibayak at 4 a.m. It took about an hour to reach the top, where we were rewarded with a breathtaking […]
Porto – Teil 1
In August 2023, we took a short city trip to Porto, and as always, it was wonderful. Portugal’s second-largest city, with around 300,000 inhabitants, has so much beauty to offer. We stayed for five days, and we never got bored. https://alex-gerrard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/hair-in-the-wind_bw.mp4
Porto – Teil 2
Next up: our photo gallery from Porto :-). By the way, we stayed at Fonte Santa House. It’s located in the lovely Vila Nova de Gaia area, and we were very happy there.
Manila – Coron – El Nido
…Upon arriving at Manila airport (we flew with Singapore Airlines), we first exchanged €500 for 18,795 Philippine Pesos and bought a SIM card for 1,050 Pesos. Our first hotel was The Sphere Serviced Residences in Makati City. It wasn’t exactly close to the airport, but using the Grab app (a Southeast Asian platform for booking […]
Cebu – Moalboal
Upon arriving at Cebu airport, we shared a taxi with two other travelers. This way, the four-hour drive to Moalboal cost 2,000 Pesos instead of 3,000. Without heavy traffic, the trip would probably take around three hours, but taking the bus would have been much longer. Moalboal is located on the west coast of the […]
Panglao Island – Bohol
Panglao is located in the province of Bohol and is a beautiful base for many wonderful trips by scooter and boat. Our accommodation: North Zen Villas. The resort, the pool area, the room—everything was stunning and absolutely recommended. There’s also a beautiful 500-meter-long bamboo walkway stretching over the water, with the option to do yoga. […]
At home with the Orang Aslis – Malaysia
Arriving in Taman Negara, we park our rental car in a guarded parking area for 5 Ringgit per day and make our way—carrying four rather heavy pieces of luggage—toward the boat jetty. The crossing over the light-brown river water takes less than a minute and costs just 1 Ringgit per person. Luckily, there’s a cargo […]
Medina Adventure – Marokko
We wander through the Medina, captivated by the mix of scents, colors, and the countless small shops and market stalls. Friday morning, 4 a.m., and we finally arrive at our beautiful riad in the heart of the Medina. We were actually supposed to arrive at midnight, but our airline, Royal Air Maroc, had a significant […]
From bustling streets to deserted idylls – Morocco
At 10 a.m., we pick up our rental car—a blue Fiat 500—that will hopefully carry us safely through Morocco for the next 11 days. Our eyes flick from our four suitcases back to the tiny vehicle. Our first thought: “There’s no way all of that fits.” But the trunk isn’t that small after all, and […]