Arriving in Phuket by chance we come across the Phuket Vegetarian Festival, which surprised us more than the island itself for being the weirdest and most beastly festival we had ever seen. After our spectacular visit to the Khao Yai…
Khao Yai National Park is possibly one of the best nature park in Thailand. Only 3 hours from Bangkok, the park is located in the northeast of Thailand. With an area of 2,168 square kilometers, it has the privilege of…
Exploring the Ancient Ruins of Sukhothai: Thailand’s First Capital. During our trip through Thailand, we spent a day exploring the ruins of Sukhothai, the country’s first capital and the cradle of Thai culture. Founded in the 13th century, this ancient…
After 5 days in Thailand, today marks the start of this blog titled Sin Destino Aparente (Without an Apparent Destination). Initially, this blog is meant for family and friends to follow how our journey through Southeast Asia is going. It…
During my stay in Yunnan (China), I crossed the land border between China and Vietnam, passing through Hekou (Yunnan, China) and Lao Cai (Vietnam). It had been five years since my first visit to Vietnam, and I was eager to…
Living in China is quite an experience and, after 7 years in China, if there is one thing I have been able to prove is that this country is so different that it surprises you every day. Even when you’ve…
Are you planning a trip to Thailand on your own? If so, here’s a list of travel tips for Thailand that will help you avoid unpleasant surprises and make the most of your experience. Although Thailand is a very touristy…
What to see in Phnom Penh is just one day? If you are traveling on short notice and can only stay one day in Phnom Penh, there are two places you can’t miss: the Choeung Ek Killing Fields and the…
There are many Southeast Asia Routes worth do it. Many people ask me about which route to take in Southeast Asia and how long to stay in each country. The reality is that there are hundreds of combinations depending on…
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 Thailand” thanks to the cultural and architectural heritage left…
The Old Town of Lijiang is located in Yunnan Province (云南), approximately 500 km from Kunming and 190 km north of Dali, another well-known city in Yunnan. In this article I will tell you what to do and what to…
The ancient city of Dali is one of the most visited towns in Yunnan by both Chinese and foreigners. It has a history dating back more than 4,000 years. However, it was consolidated as a city in 738 AD when…