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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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Hotels after COVID-19: Will Getaways in the Outskirts Win the Crown?

What are the future trends that will dominate the hospitality industry once the pandemic ends? Will hotels after COVID-19 ever look the same?

A view of the swimming pool on the banks of Mekong River in The Balé Phnom Penh resort, Cambodia, one of the hotels on the outskirts of the cities that could profit after COVID-19 pandemic, photo by Ivan Kralj

Slaven Škrobot’s Journey in a Wheelchair: Making Excuses is a True Handicap

It was an accident that made Slaven Škrobot (34) a quadriplegic. But it was a determined choice that enabled him to travel the world in a wheelchair!

Slaven Škrobot, a traveler in a wheelchair, on the top of the Pidurangala rock with a view of Sigiriya rock in Sri Lanka

Coronavirus in Cambodia: These Initiatives Need your Support!

COVID-19 did not hit Cambodia hard. But the lack of tourists might! With no jobs and income, Cambodians face malnutrition. Here’s how you can help!

Mulberry hotel worker handing over a food parcel to a child in Cambodia, as part of the initiative Hotels Joining Hands directed to provide basic nutrition to people who lost their jobs due to coronavirus epidemic

Nara Deer Park: The Religion of Bambi Love

In Shinto belief sytem, deer is a messenger of gods. These sacred animals freely roam around Japan’s first capital! Here’s all you need to know about Nara Deer Park!

A fawn protruding its head in between the stone lanterns in Kasuga-taisha shrine in Nara Deer Park, Japan, photo by Ivan Kralj

Candle Number Three: 5 Things I’ve Learned in My Third Year of Blogging

Is there any sense in launching a travel blog in the year when COVID-19 practically shut down the travel industry? Sure! And here’s some blogging advice to consider!

Pipeaway blogger Ivan Kralj sitting on the rock at St. Peter's Pools in Malta, photo by Damir Vidakovic

Tenerife Botanical Garden: Puerto de la Cruz’s Eden

Tenerife Botanical Garden is one of the most important botanical gardens in the world. In Puerto de la Cruz, visit this paradise home for tropical plants!

Lord Howe island fig with gigantic roots in the Botanical Garden Tenerife in Puerto de la Cruz, Spain, photo by Ivan Kralj

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

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Sunglasses, passport, money, and compass laid on the map, in a travel planning concept, photo by Paulpaladin, Depositphotos.com

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