Hiking in China; 5 day trip to the Grand Canyon of Shangri-la
by 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 …
Account of my experience in the Lombok earthquake of 6.9 in 2018
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 Gede and the Secret Gilis of Lombok, an undiscovered paradise
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 …
Travel guide to Amed and Mount Agung; the treasure of Bali
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 …
Top 5 places to see in Ubud in one day
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 …
The Uluwatu Temple and the surrounding beaches, travel guide
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 …
Organized trip to Yunnan: 12 days in China with driver and guide
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 …
Tips for Vietnam: what I learned in 1 month of travel
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 …
Best travel tips for Thailand on a trip on your own
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 …
What to see in Kunming: Complete Travel Guide
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 …
Practical tips for traveling to China: Complete Guide
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 …
Trip to Yunnan: 12 days in China with all included!
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 …
Tokyo in 4 days: 5 must-see places
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 …
What to see in Fukuoka; an ideal place to live
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 …
Miyajima Island, a day visiting the great Torii
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 …
Today’s Hiroshima; a symbol of world peace
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 …
Onomichi, travel guide to the city of temples
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 …
Himeji Castle and Okayama Castle in one day
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 …
Kyoto, the 9 most famous places to see in 4 days
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 …
Nara Park and the Sacred Deer of Japan
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 …
Osaka, how to get there and what to see?
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 …
Travel tips for India and country’s curiosities
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 …
Travel Route for Northern India, 3 weeks or 1 month
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 …
Visiting Pushkar; the 5 best things to do and see
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 …
Blue City of Jodhpur and Mehrangarh Fort in 1 day
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 …
Jaisalmer and the Thar desert, two-day safari
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 …
Bikaner and the curious Temple of Rats
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 …
Golden Temple of Amritsar & the Sikh: history & culture
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 …
Indian wedding, dances and ceremonies: my experience
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 …
What to do in McLeod Ganj? Travel guide & Attractions
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 …
Shimla, attractions: a colonial city next to the Himalayas
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 …
Haridwar and the Kumbh Mela Religious Pilgrimage
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 …
Trip to Rishikesh, the city of the Beatles and yoga
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 …
The story of Taj Mahal: India, love and symmetry
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 …
Top 5 places to see in New Delhi
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 …
Trip to Yunnan: Guide to 8 essential places
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 …
Wengding, visiting China’s last tribal village
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 …
Monihei, China’s most famous mud festival
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 …
Cycling trip through Yunnan: China’s countryside
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 …
Preparing for a bicycle trip: what should I bring?
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 …
Thailand’s countryside: the central provinces
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 …
English teacher in Thailand: my experience
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 …
Beaches of Phuket, where to go and what to see?
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 …
Vipassana Meditation in Thailand: My Experience
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 …
Party in Bangkok: Khao San Road and RCA
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 …
Hong Kong in 3 days, a guide for backpackers
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 …
Work and study Chinese in Xiamen: my experience
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 …
Kuala Lumpur & Tioman Island: 7 days in Malaysia
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 …
Puzhehei, visiting the karst landscape of Yunnan
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 …
Beaches of Hainan: Travel to Haikou and Sanya
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 …
The spectacular rice terraces of Yuanyang
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 …
What to do in Xishuangbanna? Travel Guide
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 …
Guide to what to see in Luoping: Ocean of flowers
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 …
Tiger Leaping Gorge: 2 days trekking in Yunnan
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 …
Best places to see in Lijiang: old town and surroundings
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 …
Puer, visiting the tea fields 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 …
China’s National Day, when, why and how it is celebrated
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 …
Best places to see in Beijing in 3 – 4 days
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 …
Learning Kung Fu in China: My experience
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 …
Ancient City of Dali: 5 must-see places
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 …
Top Tips and Curiosities about Laos
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 …
Vientiane, what to see in the capital of Laos?
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 …
What to do in Vang Vieng: the best 3 things
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 …
The best temples in Luang Prabang
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 …
Mekong cruise: From Huay Xai to Luang Prabang
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 …
Muang Sing by bike, lost in Luang Namtha
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 …
Vietnam – Laos border: from Sapa to Muang Khua
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 …
Sapa rice terraces, 2-day trekking: my experience
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. …
Old Quarter of Hanoi: Top 5 places to visit
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 …
Halong Bay, 2-day tour: the good and the bad
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 …
2 days motorbike in Ninh Binh, the jewel of Vietnam
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 …
Imperial City of Hue, Top Places to See in 2 Days
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 …
1 day in Hoi An: a great disappointment
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 …
Central Coast of Vietnam: The best beaches and places to see
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 …
Top South Vietnam: The best places to visit
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 …
Visit to a snake farm in Bangkok
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 …
Gulf of Thailand: Guide to the best islands
The Islands of Thailand in the Andaman Sea Gulf of Thailand – The beaches of Koh Samui After a few days of relaxation in Koh …
Koh Phi Phi, the most famous beach in the world
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 …
Phuket Vegetarian Festival and Self-mutilation: what is it about?
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 …
2 days in Khao Yai National Park: a life experience
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 …
The best of Sukhothai, the ancient capital of Thailand
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 …
Chiang Mai, between temples, mountains and smiles
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 …
Top places to see in Bangkok in 2-3 days
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 …
No Apparent Destiny, a blog about Southeast Asia
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 …