A Photo in Vietnam That Did Cost A lot Of Pain
A snap I took in Ninh Binh, Vietnam, which I kinda wish I hadn’t. Read more.
Dahican Beach, Davao-Oriental, Mindanao, Philippines
One of our favorite spots in Mindanao is just a quick road trip away—no need for airline tickets! for us.
When Rising Airfares Shrink Our Travel Horizons
Not so long ago, many of us believed the world had become smaller. Air travel became more accessible, low-cost airlines opened routes that once seemed impossible, and even ordinary people could dream of seeing places beyond their own borders. A flight was still a luxury for many, but it was no longer only for the …
Part Two: Tea Hills, Temple Bells and Ocean Waves, Our Journey Through Sri Lanka
From Sri Lankas cool highlands back to the tropical coast After three lovely nights in Nuwara Eliya, it was time to leave the cool mountain air behind and head down to the coast again. Our next stop was Tangalle, and surprisingly it was a first-time visit for both of us. The same Uber driver who …
Part One: Tea Hills, Temple Bells, and Ocean Waves, Our Journey Through Sri Lanka
Tea Hills, Kandy Nights and a Bus Ride from Hell: Back in Sri Lanka With all the noise in the world lately — mostly created by old men who should know better — it was not exactly easy to stay focused on writing, and then, only a few weeks ago, my mother passed away. Somehow, …
We Brought My Mother to the Philippines — And Two Weeks Ago, We Had to Say Goodbye
When we wrote the first articles about bringing my mother to the Philippines, I still believed that this was only another chapter in a long and difficult journey. A chapter full of worry, yes.A chapter full of responsibility.A chapter full of questions nobody can really answer. But still, I thought there would be more time.More …
Talikud: A Beautiful Island Paradise With a Hellish Problem
We really do love spontaneous trips. Sometimes the best escapes begin with a quick idea, a small bag, and the feeling that we just need to get away for a night or two. This time, however, our little island escape went a bit wrong. Not because Talikud is not beautiful. It absolutely is. Talikud has …
Between War News and Boarding Gates: Our Most Uncertain Trip to Germany via Qatar
I don’t think I have ever planned a trip with so many question marks hanging over it. Usually, even when travel is stressful, there is at least some kind of plan. You book the flights, pack the bags, check the passports, complain about the luggage weight, and somehow everything works out. But this time feels …
Germany in January: Snow, Family Time, and a “Wahlheimat” Pause Button
Germany has a special talent for reminding you who’s in charge—and this time, winter had a bloody firm grip on us. You know that white, wet stuff that looks magical in photos but turns sidewalks into skating rinks and every “quick errand” into a full expedition? Exactly that. It slowed us right down and, honestly, …
2025 on Lizz & Andi: A Year Between Two Worlds
2025 didn’t unfold like a classic “travel year.” It was a year of packed suitcases, family responsibility, and long-haul miles, where joy and worry often sat side by side. We crossed continents several times—sometimes for adventure, sometimes because life demanded it. Our 2025 timeline (the way it really happened) January 2025: Back to the Philippines …