Zanzibar is really one of the most beautiful places in the world. I took this photo from hanging out on the rooftop of a boat, slowly sailing past this quiet fishing village beach. Enjoying the beautiful nature of Zanzibar is one of the best things to do in Zanzibar. If you’re interested, check out this [...]
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Photo: Fresh Turmeric Root in Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan food is extremely delicious, and one of the spices that’s a fundamental part of the cuisine is turmeric root. I took this photo in an area near Pusselawa and the turmeric was picked by a local grandmother that proceeded to cook one of the best chicken curries I’ve ever tasted in my life!
Photo Favorite: Beautiful Tree Lined Road in Guilin
It’s not only the gorgeous Li River or the karst mountain peaks that make Guilin so beautiful, but even just the trees are famous. This street near downtown Guilin city in China was lined with trees that neatly shaded the entire road making the scenery beautiful!
Photo Favorite: Krabi Style Dim Sum
Krabi dim sum is a lot different from Hong Kong dim sum. For starters, the dumplings are much smaller. They are steamed in little glass dishes instead of the classic bamboo steamers, and most of the dumplings rely solely on pork, whereas Hong Kong dim sum uses a larger variety of ingredients. Both are good, [...]
Photo Favorite: Dramatic Clouds at Ao Nang Beach
There are a few things you should never do in Krabi, but watching a sunset with dramatic clouds is not one of them.
Photo Favorite: Seafood Overboard in Zanzibar
As an island surrounded by the Indian Ocean, Zanzibar has a wonderful selection of fresh seafood to offer those who wish to indulge. Visiting the Stone Town nightly food market is one of my favorite things to do in Zanzibar. There are many street stalls set up with huge amounts of seafood all skewered and [...]
Photo Favorite: Streets of Xingping
After finishing the 20+ kilometer hike from Yangdi to Xingping, we stopped by to take a look around Xingping and also catch a bus back to Yangshuo. Xingping is a little ancient Chinese town, and despite the massive crowds of Chinese tourists around, it was a pleasant place to browse.
Photo Favorite: Nairobi Matatu Station
When I used to live permanently in Nairobi, matatus (mini buses) were the main form of public transportation. They were insanely chaotic, painted bright colors, blasted bass thumping tunes and riding one was one of the most thrilling things to do in Nairobi. Nowadays the scene has severely changed and there are many more laws in place [...]
About Mark Wiens
Hey! My name is Mark. After graduating from university, I decided to travel the world!
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