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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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Angkor Wat Sunrise as a Nightmare: Cambodian Temple Rush

Angkor Wat sunrise has mythical proportions! Every year, millions of tourists race to take a selfie in front of the most famous Cambodian temple…

Angkor Wat sunrise draws many visitors to the most famous Cambodian temple, they gather early with all their photo equipment on the crowded reflection pond, photo by Ivan Kralj

Luxury Escapes in Bali: The Best Hotels on the Island’s Southern Shores

Bali has been on the top of the travel lists for years. Discover Seminyak and Canggu, brightest stars of the island’s southern shores, and great escapes these neighborhoods offer!

With its lush gardens, luxury rooms, gastronomy and spa, Tugu Bali in Canggu is one of the best hotels in Bali, photo by Ivan Kralj

Chiang Mai Sightseeing: Top 10 Attractions

Chiang Mai’s must-see attractions secure the city’s place at the top of Thailand tourism. This is the top 10 of the best things to do in the Rose of the North!

Wat Sri Suphan is better known as Chiang Mai's Silver Temple. Its decoration was made in silversmith workshop, such as this elephant deity, donated with bananas and flowers offerings. Chiang Mai, Thailand. Photo by Ivan Kralj

Coron Island Hopping Tour: A Boat Trip to the Sleeping Giant of Palawan

Coron Palawan is maybe the most enchanting of all 7641 islands in the Philippines. We are taking you on a Coron Island Tour, above and underwater!

The cove in Coron Palawan, a docking place for Kayangan Lake hike, photo by Ivan Kralj

20 Best Things to Do in Vientiane: Sleepy Laos Capital in 24 Hours

Unlike other Southeast Asian capitals, you will not have issues with crazy traffic or hectic lifestyle in Vientiane. But can you have fun in Laos capital of boredom?

Reclining Buddha statue sleeping at That Luang Tai temple in Vientiane, the sleepy capital city of Laos; visiting this place is one of the top 20 best things to do in Vientiane, photo by Ivan Kralj

Munduk Moding Plantation Review: Bali Nature Resort Inspired by Coffee

Hotels on coffee plantations are rare. But Munduk Moding Plantation has another beautiful rarity – the infinity pool with spectacular views of Northern Bali!

Pipeaway blogger Ivan Kralj walking on the edge of the infinity pool at Munduk Moding Plantation, the only resort set on the working coffee plantation in Bali, Indonesia, 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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