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.
Lizz and Andi
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.
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, …
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 …
It’s been a while, but it’s also strange times and an emergency
It’s been a while since our last update. The last time we posted, we were in Germany, and honestly… our heads were full. Family stuff, doctor appointments, decisions that never feel 100% right, and that constant feeling of being “on standby” emotionally. And in the middle of all that, we didn’t even tell you about …
Discovering Mühlhausen: A Hidden Gem in Thuringia
Today, we set out early — the perfect time to explore a little treasure tucked away in the heart of Thuringia: Mühlhausen. Neither of us had heard much about this town before, which made it all the more exciting to discover a place that’s still a bit under the radar. Mühlhausen is one of those …
A Casual Day in Würzburg: Revisiting Bavaria’s Charming City
Our extended stay in Germany has been a real treat so far — it’s giving us the chance to explore places we’ve been to before, but also to discover new corners or, in this case, revisit old favorites. So, once again, we hopped on a train and headed off to Würzburg, a lovely city in …
A Day Trip to Bamberg: Exploring the Heart of Northern Bavaria
Today, Lizz and I set out early to visit one of Northern Bavaria’s most storied cities—Bamberg. Our journey began at 7 am, catching a regional train that whisked us from Thuringia to Bamberg in just about an hour. The convenience of the connection made it an ideal destination for a spontaneous day trip, and we …
The Bavarian Alps – My Temporary Substitute for the Himalayas (For 30 Years!)
Let’s be honest: I’m a tropical soul. I love palm trees, balmy nights, and the smell of salt in the air. But there’s another place that managed to capture my heart and, in a way, delayed a long-cherished dream for three whole decades: Nepal and the Himalayas. Strange as it sounds, my so-called substitute for …