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Marko Balažic

Ljubjlana, Slovenia •
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Racing bouts in Hiroshima

Hiroshima was about learning about history and cycling with broken bikes into the early morning.

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Kyushu bits

Aso, city sourounded by rice fields and sitting under an active Vulcano. That got my attention.We started our next hitchhiking journey in Beppu. After a half an hour we figured out that

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Hidden Onsens in Beppu

From Matsuyama, we wanted to go towards Beppu. A small city located on Kyushu island, well known for its Onsens (Japanese version of hot springs). There are many ways to get there. Since

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Japan

Kuma kogen volenteering

One can do million things in Japan, Tokyo surely is the Meka for that. Japan has so many sightseeings and not even Shinkansen can't help you see them all. And really, why would

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Amusement city of Tokyo (東京)

It was silence on the train and light showers outside. My head was sleepy, wiggling, one eye searching for the current station name. I was tired, would be so much better if I

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Japan

Onward new destination

Been a while. Especially since I packed a backpack for more than a few weeks. As you can imagine when working full time - this can be tricky. One way of overcoming that

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Food

Road trip around southern Italy

Hi reader I am back to writing a blog! Here is a little trip I did with a friend last week. First day we started in Napoli as locals would call it. Yes

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Slovenia

Slovenia above 2k

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Golden tample

Me and White Monkeys Waiting for the Sunrise

The Pakistan border Wagah border ceremony. Cheering like on a football game. Golden Temple. Just wow. I was lying in the tent while this monkey decided to sit just in front of my

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Varanassi

Quick Stop in Varanassi

The Famous Blue Lassi Mango lassi - I can honesly say this was the best lassi I ever had. I had to go back for one more lassi! Kids: "Chocolate?" Me:

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Gaya

Elizabeth School in Bodh Gaya

Police officer: "Hah, no time to unpack this." - My backpack after three months. Indian border. Big Buddha Anil, a student from Both Gaya. So happy that I met him! Whole

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Bangladesh

Tiger Trails in Sundarbans

This guy: "Do you want to buy a hat?" Me: "They look great, but I am not a Muslim." Guy: "Oh I see, nice beard then. Can you

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Down the Street, Chittagong and Cox's Bazar

Food during Ramadan is a bit different. In grocery stores you can even buy Ramadan packs. Feel a need to explain that I don't take photographs without permission; only if the moment forces

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Bangladesh

Tea Plantations in Srimangal

The Green city Srimangal is located in Sylhet division and is famous for its green plants used for a well-known brew called tea. A few-minutes walk from the city brought me to endless

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Dhaka

Just a Normal Day in Dhaka

Roads here are crowded with colourful rickshaws, green CNGs, cars and up to 50-year-old buses. Just walking around the city is a unique experience, or as my friend would say, a "fight

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Bangkok

Racing Tuktuks in BKK

I only had 24 hours for this crazy city so I had to make the best out of it. Big buddha legs There is a deal in BKK (Bangkok) that tuktuks have with

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Thailand

Free Folk of Pai

Pai Circus school and the hostel. These guys know how to play with fire! Family business. Once again, it's really nice to see how happy people can be w/o material wealth. PS:

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Chang Mai

Muay Thai in Chang Mai

City of Chang Mai is full of these cool/cute places to eat and chill. Temples here are beautiful. One can easily spend a day walking around and exploring them. Mangosten - love

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Thailand

23 Hours to the North

My destination was Chang mai. First, a ride by motorbike to the pier where the ferry leaves. A ferry to Don Sak, a minivan ride to Surat Thani, plus an extra crazy tuktuk

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Island Phangan and all its Magic

Young mangrove trees Sometimes you have to find other ways to lock the door. Picture taken with the phone. Full moon party - one crazy ass party on the beach! Stay away from

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Story

Illegal Motorbike?

So, I rented a motorbike in the previous town. This lady from the hostel was super nice and bargained for me in Thai. In the end, I got a really good price for

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Thailand

Beautiful views of Tab Kak Hang Nak

Stairs to the top of the mountain - Tiger cave temple. Is that a cage? No it's a monkey-theft-proof trash. Arriving to the top of the mountan after 1237 steps. The sound of

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Ko Lanta

Lanta island

Wondering if the containter on the left a toilet is? Elephant trekking? As a child, I always wanted to do it. I could say it was on my bucket list. But before doing

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Thailand

An Unexpected Trip to Songkhla

Songkhla Aquardium - Have to say that I don't agree with some of the practices here. Sunset in Songhkla lake. Folklore Museum. Institute of Southern Thai Studies. If you are looking for a

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Thailand

Kok payom village

Last two weeks, I have been volunteering in Kok Payom village. It is located in Satun province near Langu and surrounded by a mangrove forest. Most of the villagers are fishermen and the

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