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A man in gloves adjusting the spike piercing a cheek of a boy, while a woman is passing by with a reaction of shock, during Jay or Phuket Vegetarian Festival, also known as Thailand's self-mutilation festival; photo by Ivan Kralj.

Self Mutilation Festival: Exhibition Meets Voyeurism at Phuket’s Jor Soo Gong Naka Shrine

Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2024, an inflated goddess sitting on a lotus, decoration, during sunset; photo by Ivan Kralj.

Phuket Vegetarian Festival Food: Eat, Pray, Feast

Thailand immigration stamp in Croatian passport showing the entrance to the country on 20th of October 2024, and validity of visa exemption until 30th of November 2024 - the sobering proof for travel blogger Ivan Kralj who bought his flight out of Thailand on 2nd of December, believing he is respecting the 60 day stay limit, thus calling for visa overstay in Thailand; photo by Ivan Kralj.

Options for a Visa Overstay in Thailand: Help, I Miscalculated My Travel Days!

Orange rabbit hiding under the seats on a Seajets ferry operating between Kythira island and Athens; the bunny was let loose, and freely explored the ship during the journey; photo by Ivan Kralj.

Bunny’s Ferry Tale: Rabbit on The Run Aboard Seajets

On a rainy day, passengers waiting at Budapest Airport tarmac to board the Wizzair plane, as seen through a wet plane window; photo by Ivan Kralj.

Hungarian Granny, Sandwich, and Unexpected Act of Plane Kindness

Late Angela Laurier, French-Canadian contortionist bending her spine in her performance "Deversoir" during the Festival Novog Cirkusa in Zagreb, Croatia; black-and-white photo by Jean Pierre Estournet.

The Lesson on Performing: Nobody Can Bend Indefinitely

Self Mutilation Festival: Exhibition Meets Voyeurism at Phuket’s Jor Soo Gong Naka Shrine

Phuket Vegetarian Festival Food: Eat, Pray, Feast

Sunset in Southampton, with the outlines of a cruise ship, nightscape; photo by Frankie Lu, Unsplash.

The Best Day Trips from Southampton When You’re Tight on Time

A woman posing for a photo standing next to the Juliet's statue in Munich, whose breast has changed color due to excessive statue rubbing by tourists, photo by Goran Jakus, Depositphotos.

Statue Rubbing: Good Luck or Bad Taste?

Basel Messe building with a "window to Heaven", an architectural masterpiece by Herzog & de Meuron. Exploring amazing architecture is one of the best free things to do in Basel, Switzerland. Photo by Ivan Kralj

20 Best Free Things to Do in Basel, Switzerland

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Dobos torte, zserbo cake and Esterhazy torte are some of the most recognizable names of Hungarian pastry. But are they the best Hungarian desserts in Budapest? Photo by Ivan Kralj

Budapastry: 12 Best Hungarian Desserts in Budapest

View of the plane aisle with bulkhead seats in the first plan, photo by Aapsky, Depositphotos.com

Bulkhead Seat on a Plane – Pros and Cons

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People resting on the floor of The Spa in Garden 5 shopping center, one of the best jjimjilbangs in Seoul, South Korea, photo by Ivan Kralj

Travel Trends 2022: Top 10 Destinations You Are Dying to Visit This Year

Travel trends in 2022 depend on the development of the Covid-19 pandemic. If we beat it, cruise ships, RV’s, and these 10 countries will be the overall winners!

Aerial view of sea and sandy beach with palms and parasols in Bali, Indonesia, one of the top destinations to visit in 2022 according to travel trends, photo by carlesrgm / Depositphotos.com

2021 Year in Review: Goodbye to a Travel Blob

Travel bloggers had another tough year. With travel still not fully resuming, did our travel blogs turn to blobs? This is Pipeaway’s 2021 year in review!

A silhouette of a man in front of the sunset on the beach in Naxos, Greece, photo by Nikos Samartzis

Waiting Tables 101: Rookie’s Stride to Michelin Guide

In a timeframe of two months, I went from a pool boy to serving at a Michelin-approved restaurant. Take a peek into the world of restaurant waiters, and learn how to succeed!

Waiter's hand with tray and cloche, waiting tables, photo by Serezniy, Depositphotos

Are Extra Legroom Seats Worth It?

Extra legroom seats cost extra fees. Are they worth paying? Before booking your next flight, learn all about the seat pitch and how to score the best seats for free!

Tired woman napping on plane with legs up the seat, missing extra space. Modern planes offer less and less personal space to passengers, pushing them to purchase extra legroom seats. Photo by Kasto / Depositphotos

20 Best Free Things to Do in Basel, Switzerland

Is it possible to visit Switzerland without costing you an arm and a leg? This is how to enjoy Basel, the country’s cultural capital, for free!

Shirtless Pipeaway blogger Ivan Kralj walking over the Red Dunes sands in Mui Ne, Vietnam - photo by Ivan Kralj

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