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Hanna & Zach

Enjoy London Like a Local - 5 Londoners & 25 Local Spots | HandZaround

Enjoy London Like a Local - 5 Londoners & 25 Local Spots | HandZaround

Coming to a city like London and not knowing where to go sucks! That's why we gathered our favourite places and asked our London friends about their favourite spots for brunch, picnic and night out across North, East, South and West London. Enjoy, have fun and feel like a local in this amazing city!

18 Things to Do in Gmina Stare Bogaczowice in Southwest Poland | HandZaround

18 Things to Do in Gmina Stare Bogaczowice in Southwest Poland | HandZaround

Tucked away in the Southwest of Poland is Gmina Stare Bogaczowice - Hanna's hometown. You may have seen our travel film about this little beautiful region, and here we have gathered all the cool sights and activities as seen in our film, in case you decide to visit this mesmerising region of Southwest Poland.

Made In USA: The Story of The Eclectic Hollywood B&B in Film

Made In USA: The Story of The Eclectic Hollywood B&B in Film

Hollywood B&B is an eclectic place located in a 1912 building. Its owners, Nina and William, filled the place with hand-made artefacts and murals. The house has 5 rooms, each of them decorated differently. We interviewed William about the homestay and the stories that William, Nina and their B&B went through.

Made in Australia: Where to develop negatives in Melbourne?

Made in Australia: Where to develop negatives in Melbourne?

Majority of the planet seems to live such busy lives these days. Especially in the big cities things tend to be 24/7, instant, while-you-wait. Although digital photography is so popular with the majority of people, especially the ones who travel, Hillvale, in Melbourne, goes against that grain.

Camping off Melbourne's Shores | The Caravan Park

Camping off Melbourne's Shores | The Caravan Park

The Caravan Park off Melbourne's shores is a truly magical place and we love spending our time there. Read about our time there and get to know a sleepy town of Barwon Heads. 

Trekking in Nepal for Non-Trekkers

Trekking in Nepal for Non-Trekkers

The temperature wasn’t too high but the trek up the steep rocky path did its job in making my forehead drip in sweat. The green bush on the sides of the path sounded like a bunch of birds, cicadas and other unknown creatures joining forces to sing at the top of their little lungs. (...). We had just passed a local man walking in his flip-flops with a basket full of wood strapped to his forehead. He wasn’t anywhere near as sweaty as we were...

Made in Cambodia: Behind The Scenes of Siem Reap's Tuk Tuk Bar

Made in Cambodia: Behind The Scenes of Siem Reap's Tuk Tuk Bar

'The young Cambodian lad noticed us and frantically looked for the exit from the inside of his tuk tuk. He found it at the back of the trailer and squished himself between two tightly parked bikes. Now he was running towards us waving his arms and screaming: 'MY FRIENDS! YOU CAME BACK! HELLO MY FRIENDS!' (...)'

Made in Thailand: Inside Bangkok's Pop Culture

Made in Thailand: Inside Bangkok's Pop Culture

To understand more about what’s hidden beneath Bangkok’s streets and tourist attractions, we reached out to Ark Saroj, one of the fathers of an event for β€˜the misfits of Bangkok’...we will never forget that, that's for sure!

Made in Vietnam: From The Farm to The Table

Made in Vietnam: From The Farm to The Table

'The sun shone nicely on our backs. It wasn't too hot yet - it was merely after 8am. We cycled through the streets of Hoi An, heading to the outskirts. Soon our eyes would see seldom farmers working in the fields, vast spaces of crops, muddy rice fields and roads where the rice was drying spread out like a red carpet for us to ride through. Hoang was guiding us (...)'

6 Months - 9 Countries - 33 Cities...

6 Months - 9 Countries - 33 Cities...

...19 Buses - 10 Flights - 7 Trains - 1 Road Trip !
We can't believe it's been 6 months on the road already... We decided to gather our favourite encounters and share them with you - we hope it will inspire you to get out there and see the world for yourself!

HandZaround published in The Rolling Home Journal

HandZaround published in The Rolling Home Journal

We are so excited to announce that we just scored our first print publication in 'The Rolling Home Journal'! 

Ethical Elephant Tour in Luang Prabang in Laos: The Mandalao Experience - Film And Photographs | HandZaround

Ethical Elephant Tour in Luang Prabang in Laos: The Mandalao Experience - Film And Photographs | HandZaround

We went to the jungle to hang out with the beautiful elephants from Mandalao - a conservation centre, which cares about its animals and is against riding or using force to control them. See our short film from that wonderful adventure.

HandZaround Thongbay - Short Film

HandZaround Thongbay - Short Film

The lush green garden with a little pond and out cosy wooden bungalow in Lao style...check it our for yourself in our short film!

HandZaround Luang Prabang - Two Weeks in a UNESCO World Heritage Town in Film

HandZaround Luang Prabang - Two Weeks in a UNESCO World Heritage Town in Film

Here are some of the highlights from our time staying at 525 Bar and the beautiful town of Luang Prabang, Laos.

Made In Thailand: Who's behind Phuket's resplendent art collective?

Made In Thailand: Who's behind Phuket's resplendent art collective?

In a new interview, Ids from the Drawing Room, helps us understand what’s contemporary Thai art scene like and how he reappropriates traditional art in today’s modern world.

 

Train Journey From Kandy to Ella in Photographs

Train Journey From Kandy to Ella in Photographs

See our train ride through the heart of Sri Lanka - picturesque mountains, tea plantations, but also the journey on the train itself. 

Our first 24hrs in India !

Our first 24hrs in India !

Read what we did in our first 24 hours in India: craziness on the streets of Delhi, selfie hype, love people and much more!

Ideas Are Born From A Little Spark!

Ideas Are Born From A Little Spark!

Read about the travellers who inspire us and our adventures - there are some amazing people in this wide world!