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Did you ever just want to escape your life to a secluded island in the middle of nowhere? Lie on white beaches, swim in crystal clear waters, sip cocoa while lying in a hammock and not have a single wonder for that very moment other than whether to move a bit further into the shade....? 1. Koh Rong Sanloem This is a beautiful little chill and a relaxing island around an hour boat ride from the mainland where you can chill all-day and chill all night. Take the speedboat and get off at M’Pai Bay. Pick a hostel in the first row for waves lullabying you to sleep at night, or 2nd or 3rd row for a bit cheaper and quieter nights. Nighttime is good for enjoying a bonfire, the Milky Way, and the amazing experience of the glowing planktons in the water - which actually make the stars appear 3D - 360 degrees around you. In the daytime you can relax on the beach, snorkel the sea, or go trekking in the jungle - remember to get a guide because without a machete you won't ge...

I’ve often been asked by friends, family and sometimes strangers why I do not have children. Whether or not I want them and what might be the matter with me since I haven’t settled down already. Clearly, there must be something wrong with me because I do not have that house, those 2.1 children, the man and the little white fence. I’ve rarely had an answer to that question. What do you really answer when someone, often someone you barely know asks:” why don’t you have any children?” They phrase it like it is the most normal question in the world, and somehow they all feel entitled to ask me this very question. I’ve often thought of what I should answer. Why don’t I have any children? Because I wasn’t ready, I haven’t found the right guy, I can’t have children, I had different dreams to for fill, I am happy the way I am… The answers are many, sometimes I even want to throw the question back into their faces. Like: Why do you have children? Why did you always dream of settling ...

Karimunjava, Indonesia Who said tropical paradise? Bounty beaches, beautiful sunsets, and front row location where the sand from the bed gets into your bed because you are literary staying on the beach. Karimunjava is a precious little pearl of an island located a couple of hour’s boat ride from Jepara in Java, Indonesia. Karimunjava is an archipelago of 27 islands and while visiting, do yourself the favor and go visit a few. One of my favorite memories of this place was one night at our homestay when a thunderstorm hit the horizon. I and my travel companion were sitting in the oceans lovely warm water and watching as many as five lightings strike the surface of the ocean on the horizon. We spent a few hours sitting in the shallow water drinking tea and being entertained. It was amazing. The Island. This area is a national marine park. The main island(s) are of two small islands tugged together only separated by a small bridge. Karimunjava and Kemujan Islands. The s...

I have traveled the world a bit. I’ve seen things, observed things and tried many things. Some I liked some I didn’t. Couchsurfing has been an experience. I have couched surfed in a few countries. The majority of my couch surfing experiences have been good, some have been extraordinarily good and some have been experiences I would happily not have had. All of them have created memories though. I have chosen to share three of my best experiences with you and three of my worst. One thing I did learn from my trips is how important it is to make sure you are on the same page as your host. Are we going to party? How much time should we spend together? Are you expecting something in return (read sex), Buckle up and enjoy the ride? View from a host in Wellington, NZ 1. My very first Couchsurfing experience – perfect first time! My sister and I had decided to try that couch surfing thing that so many people had recommended us. I created a profile and filled out the stuff. I must ...