visit borobudur temple

The world’s largest Buddhist temple

Borobudur Temple in Central Java, the world’s largest Buddhist temple, was lost for centuries. Now it’s restored and is Indonesia’s biggest tourist site.

tanjung puting

Is orangutan tourism ethical?

Orangutan tours and tourism are increasing in Kalimantan, the Indonesian part of Borneo. Here I get a first hand look at whether they are ethical.

kalimantan orangutans

Orangutans in Borneo

Up close with orangutans at Tanjung Puting NP in Kalimantan, Indonesia. How you can visit and see them for yourself in Borneo. Photos and stories here.

mushroom hunting in the pyrenees in Spain

We are the champignons

There’s something quite special about mushroom hunting in the Spanish Pyrenees with one of the region’s top chefs. To then eat the findings – even better!

Hot air ballooning in the Pyrenees in Spain

The deflated balloon

Hot air ballooning above the Pyrenees in Spain is one of those moments I had been really looking forward to. But not everything always goes to plan.