Posts by Maarten

Based in Bali, Maarten’s passion for travel is undeniable. In 2016, he decided to quit his job as a stock analyst and started doing what he always dreamed of: travelling through South East Asia and helping other people plan their trips. When he is not working on Gecko Routes, you’ll find him surfing in the ocean or exploring the best gems of Indonesia.

Tet Countdown - Vietnamese New Year

Travelling Vietnam during Tet 2025

Tet is the celebration of Vietnamese New Year, the country’s biggest holiday and their first day of the …

Vietnam

Blog

uang Si Waterfall Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang

How to get to there Activities Where to stay How to get to Luang Prabang Leaving from Duration …

Laos

Luang Prabang

Quy Nhon Vietnam view on beach

Quy Nhon

How to get to Quy Nhon Leaving from Duration Prices from See details Bai Xep 15-30 minutes from …

Quy Nhon

Vietnam

Bromo - Indonesia

Where to visit Mount Bromo from?

If you’re planning on hiking Mt. Bromo, there are several destinations that you can make your base camp …

Indonesia

Ho Chi Minh skyline

Ho Chi Minh

Contents How to get there | Discover | Secret Escapes How to get to Ho Chi Minh Leaving …

Ho Chi Minh

Vietnam

Beach on Phu Quoc Vietnam

Phu Quoc

Contents How to get there | Discover | Secret Escapes How to get to Phu Quoc Leaving from …

Phu Quoc

Vietnam

Mui Ne sand dunes

Mui Ne

Contents How to get there | Discover | Secret Escapes How to get to Mui Ne Leaving from …

Mui Ne

Vietnam

Da Lat Vietnam

Da Lat

Discover Da Lat Thanks to its 1500m high altitude, Da Lat is a popular destination with locals who …

DaLat

Vietnam

Hoi An Old Town

Hoi An

Exploring Hoi An How to get to Hoi An Where to stay Discover Hoi An Hoi An, once …

Hoi An

Vietnam

Citadel in Hue Vietnam

Hue

Exploring Hue How to get to Hue Where to stay Discover Hue Hue is a city near the …

Hue

Vietnam