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• How I Burst Onto the International Sports Scene

  

  By Nico PrinsIt was about 10km into the first race of the Musi Triboatton and I had hit my physical limit. The blisters on my hands had blisters and I was unabl... Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• San Francisco on a Shoestring

  

  By Nico PrinsSan Francisco offers travelers a variety of entertainment options, whether they want to peruse the exhibits at the city’s many museums or take in... Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• International Fame and a $50,000 Cash Prize

  

  By Nico PrinsIf my current adventure follows the plot of a Disney film, then in less than one week, a gold medal will be placed round my neck and I will be... Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• 7 Mistakes of the First Time Traveler

  

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  Posted on 11 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Top Activities in Majorca

  

  By Nico PrinsMajorca offers a whole host of ideal holiday-making activities that can be enjoyed by the entire family, making it a great place to go for people o... Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Money Off: Great Student Travel Discounts This Christmas

  

  By Nico PrinsThere are two times in your life when you get discounts. Sadly for me, I’m too old for being a student and too young to be a pensioner. Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Travel Slow and Enjoy Life: The Secret to a Good Cruise

  

  By Nico PrinsEverything these days is about speed. It’s all about getting from point A to point B in the shortest amount of time possible. You can get from... Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Manta Rays in Raja Ampat: A Magical Moment

  

  By Nico PrinsIt was my fifth day diving in Raja Ampat when I saw some Manta Rays. I was told were at least three of them swimming close to the shore. Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• The Best Festivals This November

  

  Cultural festivals around the world worth the trip Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Ubud: A Royal Funeral

  

  I joined the early morning crowd who had gathered around the central temple in Ubud for the royal funeral. The crowd was noisy and the sound of the chatter of... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Illegal Gold Mining: The Dark Side of Kuta, Lombok

  

  By Nico PrinsThe road wound up the hill in large sweeping s-bends offering a panoramic view of the surrounding hills and valleys and the open sea beyond. Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Galungan: The Religious Festivals of Bali and Lombok

  

  By Nico PrinsEveryone had got up early to celebrate Galungan. The women sat side saddle on the back of motorbikes wearing their best clothes. The women wore hai... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Five Fantastic Things About Labuhan Bajo

  

  By Nico PrinsYesterday, after a seven hour ferry journey, I finally arrived in Labuhan Bajo. Unfortunately, this is as far East as I go. Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Gili Trawangan: The Most Popular Place in Lombok

  

  By Nico PrinsGili Trawangan – anyone who has visited Indonesia will have heard of this island – is the largest of three Gili’s located just off the shore of... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• The Secret to Simply Enjoying Life

  

  By Nico PrinsIt was the view that sold me. I can still remember first visiting the cafe at the top of the hill three years ago and being completely blown away b... Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Kenawa: Trouble in Paradise

  

  By Nico PrinsWithin 2 hours of arriving by ferry to the island of Sumbawa, we were taking a boat to the small desert island of Kenawa – Kenawa is one of a half... Read more

  Posted on 09 October 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• (Almost) Fulfilling a Childhood Dream

  

  By Nico PrinsEver since I was a kid I’ve always been fascinated by dolphins and dreamt of swimming with them, so when I got the chance to go and see dolphins of... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Getting Poisoned in Ijen

  

  By Nico PrinsWalking into a volcano is a pretty stupid idea. In fact, it is only slightly stupider than climbing volcanos. Today I decided to do both, so I... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• 10 Things I Hate About Travelling by Motorbike

  

  By Nico PrinsMotorbikes are a part of any backpacking adventure in South East Asia. They are the ultimate cheap way to get away from the buses you have been... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• My Indonesian Road Trip

  

  By Nico PrinsRoad trip- two words that are getting me very excited at the moment. In fact I’m anxious to get back on the road after spending the last two... Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL