The myths of IP tracking
Right now in France there is a flurry of articles about how websites for airlines and train companies are tracking your IP address in order to raise the prices if you were to come back. And, of course,...
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I don't know what's about Asian metropoles that I like so much (long legged girls in mini-skirts might be the answer) but be it Beijing, Bangkok or Tokyo, I love those places.
View ArticleTo Mt Fuji and back
I went to ascent Mt Fuji Monday and Tuesday with a girl named Lae, who I met on CouchSurfing. I had contemplated the idea to go to Mt Fuji before coming here but when I saw Lae's post on the CS Tokyo...
View ArticleHow to stay connected in Japan
Before I went to Japan I had heard that internet connectivity would be a problem. And, as surprising as it can be given Japan is one of the most connected country in the world, if you go unprepared it...
View ArticleFrom Phuket airport to Patong, Karon, Kata
Going from Phuket airport to the most famous beaches in the island might be a painful experience if you arrive unprepared. The way transportation is dealt with on the island is peculiar at best (not to...
View Article5 things you shouldn’t do in Thailand
Five rules to follow when you come to Thailand and want to have a smooth ride.
View ArticleBest value for money backpacker hostels on Phuket
A selection of backpackers hostels with dormitories in the South of Phuket.
View ArticleMaking a living out of AirBnB or how the sharing business just became business
You probably all know about AirBnb. Their history and how they transitioned to the current model is interesting by itself and you can read about it on their Wikipedia page. Today, TheNextWeb had an...
View ArticleCheap international money transfers
[en] Did you ever had to transfer money from a bank account in one country to a bank account in another country and used a friend as an intermediary to save on bank fees? Only problem is that you need...
View ArticleNever, ever, leave your passport as a guarantee…
[en] In the midst of the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight 370 and the discovery that at least two passengers boarded using passports that had been stolen in Phuket, I think it is worth...
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