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That’s The Funny Thing About Overlanding Australia…

Posted on August 14, 2017 by laurapattara

We spend our evenings counting stars and spotting satellites, soaking up the refreshing chill in the air that finally sets in about an hour after sunset. Traveling through the north-western outback in Australia, in winter, is a traveller’s dream. There … Continue reading →

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Cruising the Komodo Islands – the Good, the Bad and the Utterly Unforgettable

Posted on July 19, 2016 by laurapattara

A stellar boat trip through this UNESCO heritage listed Komodo National Park is an experience none of us will forget in a hurry. These are a few snippets of our life at sea… … We fought hard to secure a … Continue reading →

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Hipmunk City Love: How to Survive a Visit to Bangkok’s Grand Palace

Posted on August 11, 2015 by laurapattara

The Grand Palace is, to Bangkok, what the Colosseum is to Rome: the epitome symbol of its ancient civilization. A visit is an absolute must, although  it could be chaotic, tiring and quite overwhelming, Crowds here are phenomenal, especially in … Continue reading →

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Overlanding in Low Season?! You bet!

Posted on July 16, 2015 by laurapattara

We’re currently travelling through Southeast Asia at a time of year when many fellow travellers are keeping well away. The weather is crap, the heat unbearable and humidity stifling. As most overlanders know, the trick to keeping up this luxurious … Continue reading →

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Germany to Thailand-TRIP STATS-Day 960

Posted on May 22, 2015 by laurapattara

After just a little bit of nagging, zee in-house accountant has finally found some time to get some new trip stats together. Yey for nagging! If you recall, when we left Germany on 12 September 2012, we estimated that we … Continue reading →

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Overlanding on a shoestring (or by the last thread of your underpants)

Posted on June 24, 2013 by laurapattara

‘How on earth do you travel on such a low budget?’ must be the single, most recurring question Chris and I get on the road. I guess it’s almost mind-boggling to hear that the amount of money we each need … Continue reading →

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