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01/03/2026

Cambodia has a brutal recent history. Between 1975 and 1979, Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge ruled the country with an extreme ideology that sought to remake society from zero by forcing everyone into a rigid rural collective, eliminating intellectuals, cities, and personal identity in the name of absolute equality.

An estimated 3 million people died or were murdered—the sick and the healthy, the young and the old, men, women, and even babies. People could be killed for wearing glasses or simply for having “soft hands.”

In Phnom Penh, we visited the former S-21 prison, a place of systematic torture.
Outside the city, we also visited one of the killing fields. There, we saw the tree where babies were killed by having their heads smashed against it. Hard to comprehend—but true. 🕊️

We were deeply shaken. And especially with everything happening in the world right now, it feels vital to remember what humanity is capable of—and to actively work against it. 🌍

Honor to the victims of Cambodia, and to the millions of others worldwide who have suffered similar crimes. 🙏

22/02/2026

Vietnam 🇻🇳

A country with a vast and harrowing history that can still be seen and felt everywhere. And a present-day oppression that isn’t visible on the surface, but is clearly sensed beneath it all.

Huge differences between north and south. Especially in the north, we experienced incredible kindness and curiosity, and often felt like the only foreigners around – even in larger cities. 🌾
Beautiful nature, stunning rice fields, and weather in every possible form. Unfortunately, like the rest of the country, it is also marred by cascades of trash everywhere. A recurring problem across much of Southeast Asia, and one that is devastating for society, the eye, and tourism. ♻️💔

And then there are the flags with the hammer and sickle 🚩 – even in the smallest villages they fly by the hundreds and thousands, constantly reminding everyone (and us) of the system they live under.

Great food experiences with herbs and fresh greens all the way 🌿🍜, but not quite on par with Thailand’s street food. Everything felt a bit dirtier, more random, and at times less flavorful.

The friendliness became less noticeable as we traveled south, and especially in the megacity of Saigon, it was harder to find. 🌆

We had an unforgettable journey with stops in cities of all sizes, by the sea and in the mountains. A powerful cultural experience, offering insight into a society shattered by the Vietnam War and its many consequences – and one that perhaps has never fully recovered, or found its way back to its soul, whatever that may once have been.

We could write much more… but the impressions are still settling.
Traveling through Vietnam was an incredibly intense experience – but it never quite won our hearts. 💭✨

19/02/2026

We know we messed up by not doing our research and ending up in the wrong place… but still 😅
The southern part of Phu Quoc, Vietnam, is an experience like no other. And not in a good way.

Nothing here feels authentic — it’s one massive, artificial area filled with empty buildings, hotel resorts, and an entire “town” designed as a copy of the Italian Amalfi Coast. We’re honestly at a loss for words 🤯

The place is packed with tourists in thousands — gods only know why 🙃
We stayed for four days… way too long. But at the same time, we wouldn’t have missed it for the world. We genuinely had no idea places this bizarre and fake even existed — now we know exactly what we’ll never do again.

If you manage to look past the awful tourists, piles of trash floating in the water, and the horrifying wannabe town called Sunset Town (seriously…?! 😳), then yes — the beach was nice and the water was lovely 🌊🏖️
That was pretty much it.

Do yourself a favor and read up on this place. It sounds unbelievable — but it’s real. And reality wildly outdoes imagination.

But hey… we still had fun 😄🍹

And then there was the show… 🤡
Something that truly can’t be compared to anything else. Big, flashy effects — but extremely tacky. Like, next-level tacky ✨🙈

Oh, and of course this “town” proudly claims to make the world’s best croissants 🥐 (as one naturally does… in Italy??? 🤨).
On top of that: two shows a day, a cable car, and a kissing bridge 💋🌉 — because why not just go all in.

Honestly, you couldn’t make this stuff up.

17/02/2026

Ho Chi Minh City / Saigon is absolutely insane! 🏍️🔥
Traffic like nowhere else on earth — around 14 million inhabitants and almost the same number of motorbikes. Somehow, incredibly, it all keeps moving without major chaos… but it’s completely mad.

It’s not a pretty city, and whatever charm it once had seems to have vanished long ago. Trash everywhere, like much of the country, rats in abundance, and dirt no matter where you go. Smog, heat, and smells. Ugly, worn-down buildings. Overcrowding and slums.

And yet — it is a powerful experience.
Endless quirky side streets and narrow alleys, bizarre little shops, and street food in every imaginable (and unimaginable) form 🍜😄. A wild mix of everything you can think of — and plenty you didn’t expect.

We don’t need to come back, but we’re grateful for an experience far beyond the ordinary. 🌍✨

08/02/2026

Small break before heading to Saigon 🌴🏖️☀️

03/02/2026

A moment of reflection at the Truong Son National Cemetery. 🤔

Over 10,000 soldiers are buried here, all of whom fell on the Ho Chi Minh Trail during the war with the USA more than 50 years ago.

Having the entire place to ourselves today made the experience even more solemn and unforgettable. 🕊️🌿

30/01/2026

Thailand has been a huge surprise! 🌴✨
Beautiful landscapes, insanely delicious food 🍜🤤, and so many incredibly friendly, kind, and helpful people everywhere 💛😊
It was our first time here, but we’ll definitely be back! 🇹🇭✈️

We’re now in Laos — a noticeably different experience, but still a positive one 🌿🙂

25/01/2026

Met some wonderful people and hiked 30 kilometers in this great place 🥾🌴☀️

23/01/2026

Bangkok is everything we were told it would be: loud, polluted, overcrowded — and absolutely insane in the best possible way. Alive, vibrant, and bursting with color. 🎨 🌈🇹🇭

It’s also safe, warm, and welcoming, and impossibly easy to fall in love with. And we did. 🥰

Thank you for the hospitality and the world’s best street food — see you again soon. 🦐🍚🌿

15/01/2026

Goodbye to a truly great island!!! So sad to leave after 6 weeks of digital work in a corner of Paradise. Thank u to the absolutely great staff of - you are the ones that make the place so special. 🙏😊
Now on to Trang and soon Bangkok

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