5 day trip through the Grand Canyon of Shangri-la located in Balagzong National Park If you are looking for a good hiking in China, from here, together with a Chinese travel agency located in Yunnan, we organize a spectacular 5 […]
In the Lombok earthquake, 557 people died, 2,000 were reported injured, and more than 20,000 people were estimated to be affected. Trip from Amed to Gili Trawangan On August 5, 2018 a 6.9 Mw earthquake occurred in Lombok that caused […]
Where is Gili Gede and the Secret Gilis of Lombok? In Indonesia, not far from Bali, in the southeast of the island of Lombok are the Secret Gilis (The Secrets Gilis). This set of islands is composed by: Gili Gede, […]
Mount Agung, a giant in front of Amed’s beaches Amed is a region located on the northeast coast of Bali. If you are one of those who don’t like places that are full of tourists and souvenir shops like for […]
What to see in Ubud; the most charming village in Bali Ubud is known for being one of the most beautiful villages in Bali and one of the most popular for tourists. If you want to know what to see […]
The Uluwatu Temple and the secret beach of Uluwatu, my favourite spot in southern Bali I spent two weeks visiting southern Bali and what I liked best was the Uluwatu area, especially the Uluwatu Temple and the Uluwatu beaches. During […]
Organized trip to Yunnan: Discover the most authentic and diverse province in China If you are looking for an organized trip to Yunnan, you are in the right place. On Lonely Planet, the world’s most famous travel guide, there’s a […]
Southeast Asia Route: What do you want to see? In what order? How much time do you need? A lot of people ask me about what route to take through Southeast Asia. There are hundreds of combinations depending on your […]
Travelling to Vietnam on your own: Useful Tips for Vietnam Any good trip through Southeast Asia has to include Vietnam. That’s why here I leave you some tips for Vietnam that can be useful if you ever decide to travel […]
Practical advice for travelling to Thailand: all you need to know If you are preparing a trip to Thailand on your own and you are looking for tips to travel to Thailand here is a list of things you need […]
The capital of Yunnan: where is it, what to see in Kunming and where to stay? Where’s Kunming? Do you know where Kunming is and what to see in Kunming? Kunming, is located in the Chinese province of Yunnan, located […]
Travel recommendations for China: What do you need to know before you go to China? Here I leave a list of 25 practical tips for traveling to China and some curiosities that can help you if you dare to visit […]
Tour of Yunnan: 12 days with driver and guide in China If you want to come on a trip to Yunnan from this blog we offer you a two-week tour of Yunnan with a driver and english-speaking guide. Located in […]
Tokyo in 4 days, 5 places not to be missed on your visit to the capital of Japan What to see in Tokyo in 4 days? Tokyo, the capital of Japan, has so many places to see that you could […]
Fukuoka; a young, modern and environmentally friendly city The city of Fukuoka is located in southern Japan, at the northern tip of Kyushu Island. It is known in Japan as the birthplace of Japanese civilization and the eighth largest city. […]
The island of Miyajima, travel guide Miyajima Island is an island only 50 km from Hiroshima. It is home to the Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996 and one of Japan’s most visited places by tourists thanks […]
Hiroshima, before and after the atomic bomb In today’s Hiroshima little remains of the city that was before the atomic bomb as the city has been completely rebuilt. The city of Hiroshima is located in western Japan, in the Chugoku […]
What to see in Onomichi? The Temple Walk and the Way of Literature Onomichi is a Japanese city located on the coast of the Inland Sea in Hiroshima Prefecture. It is characterized by being a quiet city full of ninth-century […]
Himeji Castle, the white castle Himeji Castle, or also nicknamed “White Heron Castle”, is located in the town of Himeji, in Hyogo Prefecture. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1993 and it is one of Japan’s […]
Kyoto is one of Japan’s most traditional and spiritual cities Kyoto is located on the island of Honshu, Japan’s central island, the largest and most populous. Specifically, it is in the Kansai Region, very close to Osaka and Nara. It […]
Nara Park deer have become one of Japan’s main attractions. Nara Park is famous throughout Japan for its sacred deer. It is located in the provincial capital of Nara, in Nara Prefecture. Nara has the privilege of being the prefecture […]
Discovering Osaka’s most famous Japanese neighborhoods Osaka is known for being the third largest city in Japan but also for its nightlife, its gastronomic variety and its Universal Studios theme park dedicated to film. With two days in Osaka you […]
Travel tips for India: What do you have to know before preparing a trip to India? After having traveled 3 weeks in India I have written an article where I leave some general information about India and a series of […]
Route that includes the Taj Mahal, the Himalayan mountain range and the deserts of Rajasthan. India is the seventh largest country in the world, after Russia, Canada, USA, China, Brazil and Australia. That’s why, unless you have a few months […]
Visiting Pushkar, a hippie paradise in a sacred place Before visiting Pushkar you have to know that this place is one of the five most sacred places in India. It is located in the province of Rajasthan, 200 km from […]
Blue City of Jodhpur, a dream destination The Blue City of Jodhpur in India is the second largest city in Rajasthan after Jaipur. It is characterized by the peculiar blue facades of the houses of the old town and by […]
Jaisalmer and the Thar Desert, visiting a golden oasis: the jewel of Rajasthan After visiting Bikaner we went to Jaisalmer and the Thar desert. The city of Jaisalmer is located to the west of the province of Rajasthan, relatively close […]
We visit the temple of the Rats, the biggest attraction in the city Bikaner was our first stop in the province of Rajasthan. The city has more than half a million inhabitants and is located in the center-north of Rajasthan, […]
We visited the Golden Temple of Amritsar and got to know the Sikh religion and culture Where is Amritsar and the Golden Temple? The Golden Temple of Amritsar is the sanctuary of the Sikhs and the most visited place in […]
The story of our attendance at a Indian wedding We were invited to an Indian wedding by the taxi driver who took us from New Delhi to Agra. The invitation surprised us but we did not hesitate to accept it […]
The Tibetan Government in Exile is in Dharamsala McLeod Ganj is a small village situated in the upper part of Dharamsala. It is located in the Himachal Pradesh state of northern India, 240 km from Shimla and 2000 metres above […]
Visit to Shimla, the summer capital of British India Shimla is the capital of the state of Himachal Pradesh and was declared the summer capital of British India. The city is 350 km northeast of New Delhi, has an altitude […]
Visit to Haridwar, one of the seven most sacred places in India ¿Where is Haridwar? Haridwar is only 10 km south of Rishikesh and 200 km northeast of New Delhi. It is situated on the banks of the Ganges River […]
A day in Rishikesh, the city bathed by the Ganges at the foot of the Himalayas We went on a trip to Rishikesh from New Delhi. Rishikesh is a sacred city located 230 km northeast of New Delhi. It is […]
Where is the Taj Mahal? The story of the Taj Mahal, the monument dedicated to love, symmetry and perfection, is well known throughout India. The Taj Mahal is located in Agra, a city 206 km south of New Delhi. Agra […]
Trip to New Delhi, the capital of India I took advantage of my vacation to fly to New Delhi and travel around India for 3 weeks. If I had a country to look forward to after 6 years in Asia […]
Trip to Yunnan: China’s most remote province stands out for its diversity and varied landscapes Here is a list of 8 places to visit if you are planning a trip to Yunnan. Yunnan is a province in southwestern China that […]
400 years old, Wengding is reputed to be the best-preserved village in all of China. After the Monihei festival, we went to Wengding (翁丁村). This village has the privilege of being the best preserved Wa village in China and it […]
Narration of the increasingly popular mud festival in southwest China Monihei （摸你黑）is a mud festival held in southwestern Yunnan, specifically in Cangyuan, a city bordering Myanmar. The tradition of this festival is based on spreading mud on people to spread […]
Story of my first cycling trip through Yunnan When it comes to travelling, the destination matters, but how you travel and with who. In my case, this was going to be my first cycling trip through Yunnan and my first […]
What do I need to know before starting a bicycle trip? Preparing for a bicycle trip is essential before planning any route. To make a trip by bicycle, much less things are needed than one might think. With a bike […]
Visiting north-central Thailand, where no one ever stops: Thailand’s countryside: Kamphaeng Phet I was in Kamphaeng Phet working as an English teacher for a total of 4 months in Thailand’s countryside. Specifically in Khlong Khlung, a small village in the […]
My experience working as an English teacher in a lost village of Thailand Sending resumes all over Asia, I contacted an agency that was looking for foreigners to work as an English teacher in Thailand. The agency was called Mediakids and […]
Exploring Phuket’s best beaches and excursion to James Bond Island After finishing my experience at the Vipassana Meditation temple, after days without speaking, I was anxious to get back in touch with society, so I went where I was sure […]
What is Vipassana Meditation based on and what is needed to practice it? Before signing up for these 10 days of retreat practicing Vipassana Meditation in Thailand, I was well informed to find out what this type of meditation was […]
Party in Bangkok: Khao San Road As it could not be otherwise, just get to Bangkok I went to Khao San Road, one of the most famous streets for backpackers throughout Asia and an ideal place to party in Bangkok. […]
The island of Hong Kong, modernity and tradition united Before returning home, I took the opportunity to travel around Asia. I would visit Hong Kong in 3 days and then make another 20 days stop in Thailand. I wanted to […]
One of the cities with the most tourism, with the best climate and without pollution When I returned to China in September 2014 I moved to Xiamen to change airs, to see new places in China, but above all to […]
Kuala Lumpur, a multicultural city For my August vacation I returned home, not before making a short stop in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I had never set foot in a mostly Muslim country before, so I was very curious to see […]
Between mountains, rivers, lakes and villages After two and a half years living in Yunnan, when I thought I had already visited all the points of interest in the province and I couldn’t see anything more beautiful, just then, I […]
Hainan is among the 5 most visited sites by Chinese on vacation For the Chinese New Year holidays (春节) I went to the beaches of Hainan (海南), China’s second largest island after Taiwan. The island of Hainan, means “South of […]
Rice fields and ethnic minorities in Yunnan The Rice Terraces of Yuanyang (原阳) are located south of Yunnan in Honghe Prefecture. This entire area is famous for its large expanses of rice fields, which are undoubtedly some of the most […]
Dai ethnic minority influence still present in Xishuangbanna Jinghong (景洪) is the capital of Xishuangbanna Autonomous Prefecture (西双版纳). Located in China, in the southwest of Yunnan, 400km from Kunming, Xishuangbanna borders Laos and Myanmar. They call it the “little Chinese […]
What to see in Luoping? Hundreds of mountains and one of the most spectacular waterfalls in all of China This time we ventured to visit Luoping (罗平) located 4 hours from Kunming eastbound, in the Chinese province of Yunnan. When […]
A 2-day trekking route through cliffs, rivers and lost villages During my trip to Lijiang I escaped a couple of days of trekking to Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡), which turned out to be the best I have seen from China […]
How to get to the old town of Lijiang? If you come on a trip to Yunnan, a visit to the old town of Lijiang is almost a must. The old city of Lijiang is in the province of Yunnan […]
Getting to know the countryside of China Puer (普洱) is located southwest of Yunnan. It is an area known for being the place where the famous Puer tea is grown and named (普洱茶). I took advantage of my first week […]
When and why is China’s National Day celebrated? A little bit of history China’s National Day is celebrated on October 1, in commemoration of the founding of the People’s Republic of China on October 1, 1949. At the end of […]
What to see in Beijing: the ancient Chinese capital Travel from Kunming to Beijing by train I decided to go on a trip to the capital of China to visit Beijing and so if you are wondering what to see […]
Living with monks and practicing Kung Fu at the Wu Wei Si Buddhist temple in Yunnan I was curious to know what it was like to learn Kung Fu in China and live in a Buddhist temple so I modified […]
3 days visiting the ancient city of Dali and its surroundings I went to the ancient city of Dali with the main purpose of spending some time in a nearby Kung Fu temple. I had heard of this temple in […]
Tips and Curiosities about Laos: Things you have to know before travel to Laos If you plan to go to travel to Laos here are a few tips and curiosities about Laos after almost a whole month traveling there. A […]
Vientiane, a city without skyscrapers, the most peaceful capital in the world Vientiane, the capital of Laos, is surely one of the most peaceful capitals in the world with only 200,000 inhabitants. The Mekong River, which runs alongside the city, […]
The tubing is fine, but the caves at Vang Vieng are better Vang Vieng is located between Luang Prabang and Vientiane and by the Nam Song River. The surroundings of the city of Vang Vieng are characterized by its karst […]
The wonderful Luang Prabang, guide of what to see and do The city of Luang Prabang is located in northern Laos. It is situated between the Mekong River and the Nam Khan River, is surrounded by mountains and is full […]
Sailing on one of the longest and most historic rivers in the world: the Mekong What to do in Huay Xai? After visiting Luang Namtha we headed to Huay Xai, a city on the border with Thailand in the north […]
3 days in Luang Namtha province: villages, nature and smiles During our trip through Laos, after our misadventure crossing the Vietnam-Laos border, I went to tour Muang Sing by bike. Muang Sing is located in the province of Luang Namtha, […]
Entering Laos via the northern land border of Vietnam From Dien Bien Phu to Muang Khua We decided to cross the Vietnam-Laos border through the border town of Dian Bien Phu (Vietnam) to Muang Khua (Laos). From Sapa it is […]
Story of my experience visiting the Sapa rice terraces Where is Sapa? Our last stop in Vietnam has been the increasingly famous Sapa rice terraces. Sapa is one of the most worthwhile places to visit in Vietnam and one that […]
What to see in the Old Quarter of Hanoi: lots of history and culture Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, breathes history everywhere. Hanoi itself is not an incredibly beautiful city, but the Old Quarter of Hanoi has a special charm. […]
Visit to Halong Bay: my experience in two days cruise After two weeks in Vietnam the time had finally come for a 2-day tour of Halong Bay. Halong Bay was recently declared one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, […]
Ninh Binh, one of the best places to visit in Vietnam ¿How many days do you spend at Ninh Binh? We spent two days at Ninh Binh, which I can say were some of the best in Vietnam, especially in […]
Visiting the city of Hue, a quick visit to the past Where is the city of Hue and why is it worth a visit? Located in the center of Vietnam, the city of Hue was the imperial capital until 1945. […]
Hoi An, the city that disappointed us the most in Vietnam The Good of Hoi An We spend 1 day in Hoi An and we expected a lot but it turned out to be a bit disappointing. The small town […]
Mui Ne and Nha Trang; the best beaches on the Central Coast of Vietnam We spent a week traveling along the Central Coast of Vietnam visiting the beaches of Vietnam. We went for two days to a not very touristy […]
1. Ho Chi Minh, an authentic and chaotic place The first city we visited in South Vietnam was the chaotic Ho Chi Minh City and from there we headed to the Mekong Delta, where we passed first through Can Tho […]
Visiting a scary snake farm in the capital of Thailand On October 17 we returned to Bangkok to stay until the 21st, the day we ran out of visas. We took the opportunity to visit a snake farm and a […]
The Islands of Thailand in the Andaman Sea Gulf of Thailand – The beaches of Koh Samui After a few days of relaxation in Koh Phi Phi we head to the islands of the Gulf of Thailand. We spent a […]
Paradise beaches between cliffs and tourists After two days underwater in Phuket, we took a boat to Koh Phi Phi. A destination we were looking forward to seeing since we arrived in Thailand. Actually, the whole area is a set […]
In Phuket we witnessed a vegetarian festival not suitable for people with heart problems. Trip from Khao Yai Natural Park to Phuket Arriving in Phuket by chance we come across the Phuket Vegetarian Festival. After our spectacular visit to the […]
Khao Yai National Park, possibly, the best natural park in Thailand Two days tour in Khao Yai Khao Yai National Park is possibly the best nature park in Thailand. Only 3 hours from Bangkok, the park is located in the […]
The remains of an ancient kingdom From Chiang Mai to Sukhothai by bus We arrive from Chiang Mai to Sukhothai at 6pm to visit the ruins of Sukhothai, the ancient capital of Thailand. After less than 24 hours we decided […]
Chiang Mai, the city with the most temples in Thailand Chiang Mai is located in the north of Thailand, 700km from Bangkok. It is the second largest city in Thailand after Bangkok, the city with the most temples in the […]
Bangkok, the Banglamphu distric We arrived in Bangkok, our first city in Southeast Asia. Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is famous for its magnificent Buddhist temples and its lively street life. Leaving the airport in Bangkok we took a taxi […]
Beginning of the Blog No Apparent Destiny After 5 days in Thailand, today begins this blog titled No Apparent Destiny. The blog is for interested people to see how the trip is going. It also serves to inform all those […]