koh Phangan

My Ups and downs living in Koh Phangan

Happiness only real when shared—Christopher McCandless    At a restaurant, In Haadrin, Koh phangan, head down, staring at my Shnitzel sandwitch, my second and last meal of the day, background sounds of the tv show “friends” playing. I feel a tap on my shoulder, I look up and no it’s not the waiter, it’s no…

Voluntarily stuck in bangkok

Bangkok is much more than a simple transit to the southern islands in Thailand. Unlike most travelers who skip exploring this big chaotic city, I loved getting to know it, it took me 9 days to really feel its vibe and appreciate what it has to offer. Find out what happened on my new blog…

The peak hk

My week in the urban jungle

I was pretty excited about Hong Kong, I had read that it would not require me any visa, but I never met or talked to a Moroccan person who has been to HK, therefore I was mentally ready for some surprise at the airport, the excitement was mixed with fear and anxiousness, I calmed myself thinking…

Victoria harbour at night

Asia trip, Episode 5, In Hong Kong,

“You can leave Hong Kong, but it will never leave you.” —Nury Vittachi 3 words, I loved it. In this video you will notice how unlike what you might have thought, Hong Kong can be a laid back city to visit, besides the crowded streets of central, it is very easy to take a 30-60 min ferry…

My week in Beijing

“For my part, I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move.” – Robert Louis Stevenson Day 1, Tuesday: Meeting my Host   The bullet train to Beijing took about 6 hours from Shanghai, this, more than anything else, made me realize how enormous…

shanghai, hangzhou, beijin film

Asia trip, Episode 4, China

China was never on my list, but a long backpacking trip makes anything possible. memories from almost two in Shanghai, a day and half in Hangzhou and a week in Beijin, 5 different Couchsurfing experiences and many friends that made this trip full of unforgettable moments. Many thanks to all of you who made my China…