We were already warned in the train that our arrival in Kolkata would clash with the 24 hour taxi strike. If you arrive in Howra train station, this is pretty bad news. Why? …

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Asia • Journal

The first 10 days of India are behind me with lots of new impressions – even when you think you’ve seen it all. Again, our entering point was New Delhi but this year …

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Asia • Journal

Yes, most of us associate Darjeeling with tea, but not everyone knows that there’s also a little town high up in the hills of West Bengal called with the same name. This town …

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Asia • Journal

Unfortunately I’ve been to Vietnam only once but that trip was also one of the most memorable ever! I can still see Sapa with its amazing rice paddies all the way in the …

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Asia • Cool stuff

Since only from January 1st 2011, independent travel without a special permit was made possible. Of course I had to take the chance to get a glimpse of this beautiful (but not very …

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The most likely place to get ripped off (if you don’t watch out carefully) will be an airport or a train station upon arrival. You’re probably tired or worn out and that’s the …

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I’m sure all of you have heard of the town Darjeeling before. If not, here’s a short information: It’s an Indian town in the state of West Bengal. Darjeeling is internationally renowned for …

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