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17 hours in a bus? – When in Brazil

June 12, 2023October 16, 2025 / Sirri / 1 Comment

Long distance busses are a great way to get around Brazil. I used them in Pantanal for shorter and longer journeys.

Backpacking Pantanal – Campo Grande, Miranda, Corumba

June 5, 2023June 5, 2023 / Sirri / 1 Comment

What are the towns next to the world's largest tropical wetland like? I visited three towns in Pantanal.

Kuala Lumpur – Never again

August 30, 2020January 16, 2021 / Sirri / 2 Comments

“I hate KL. The best thing about this city so far has been the medical centre.” Kuala Lumpur is not for backpackers. Just don’t go.

Snorkelling with sharks – Crystal clear in Pulau Perhentian

July 12, 2020January 16, 2021 / Sirri / 4 Comments

“You’ve never seen a one in the wild? But they are always there,” the boat driver said as if he was talking about squirrels or sheep. But he was talking about sharks.

Tent on the beach – Pulau Perhentian

July 5, 2020January 16, 2021 / Sirri / 1 Comment

Sleeping mat, pillow and a sleeping bag, and of course a tent. That was my hostel on an island in Malaysia.

Monkey attack at Tiger Cave

May 27, 2020October 22, 2020 / Sirri / Leave a comment

1237 steps uphill in 32°C means a lot of sweat. And then a monkey steals your iced tea!

Tonsai climbing – it’s a lifestyle

May 20, 2020October 22, 2020 / Sirri / 4 Comments

“What a disappointment. Tonsai Beach is a construction site!" I thought at first, but it turned out to be a relaxed little place with good climbing.

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