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🇹🇭 Thailand · September 25, 2026

Phi Phi: The Ultimate Island Guide

A guide to Phi Phi island - from luxury resorts in the north, through a demanding jungle trek and hidden viewpoints, to diving with sharks and nightlife in the town center.

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🇧🇬 Bulgaria · June 28, 2026

Sofia: Hiking Vitosha Mountain & Cherni Vrah

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🇨🇷 Costa Rica · April 2026

From Liberia to San José Airport - The Budget Bus Survival Guide

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🇨🇷 Costa Rica · April 8, 2026

Costa Rica by bus - Samara to Tamarindo for $8

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🇨🇷 Costa Rica · April 7, 2026

Day 7: Sámara wilderness in the saddle of the "most powerful" machine in town

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🇨🇷 Costa Rica · April 3, 2026

La Fortuna - waterfall, volcano, and a scooter from a suspicious souvenir stall

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🇨🇷 Costa Rica · April 1, 2026

21 hours to San José - Air France, CDG, and an Uber in a grey zone

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Hi, I'm Zdenek Matousek

I've been travelling solo since 2017.

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