The story of the Taj Mahal is a tale dedicated to love, symmetry, and perfection. The monument, which in 2017 was added to the exclusive list of the new 7 wonders of the modern world, is one of the most visited in the world, and without doubt, one of the most amazing things I have … Read more
Are you thinking about traveling to India and not sure whether it’s worth spending a few days in New Delhi? Do you want to know the best places to visit in New Delhi? New Delhi, the capital of India, is a fascinating blend of ancient history and modernity. The city reflects centuries of Mughal and … Read more
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), the village that has the privilege of being the best preserved Wa village in China and it is even said to be the last real tribal village left in China. Wengding … Read more
Monihei（摸你黑）is a mud festival held in southwestern Yunnan province, specifically in Cangyuan, a city bordering Myanmar. The tradition of this festival is based on spreading mud on people to spread health and prosperity. It’s believed that the more muddy you get, the better. Held every May 1 and 2, this festival comes from the Wa … Read more
When it comes to traveling, the destination matters, but also the means and the good company. In my case, this was going to be my first cycling trip through China (Yunnan), in company of good friend. We had two weeks of vacation, it wasn’t much, but it was enough to get us where we wanted … Read more
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 in good condition, a few tools, time and, above all, the desire to pedal, you can get almost anywhere. In my case, I’ve done two bicycle … Read more
Hong Kong is located in the southeast of China. It stands out as a unique blend of 5,000 years of Chinese tradition and 150 years of British colonial influence. If you’re wondering which are the best neighborhoods in Hong Kong and what to see during your visit, here’s a travel guide to help you explore … Read more
Visiting north-central Thailand, where no one ever stops: 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 middle of Thailand where almost no one ever stops. Kampheang Phet is about 350 kilometers north of Bangkok, halfway … Read more
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 it was specialized to send teachers to a rural areas of Thailand. After having lived in China for a few years, having returned to Spain, and having spent … Read more
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 whole of the country, and certainly one of the most charming cities in Asia. Founded in 1296, the old town has preserved part of the … Read more
I was traveling through Thailand and decided to visit the beaches of Phuket, where you can find some of the most beautiful and diverse beaches in Thailand. After finishing my experience at the Vipassana Meditation Temple, following days of silence, I was eager to reconnect with society, so I headed to a place where I … Read more
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 based on. Wikipedia defines it as a type of Buddhist meditation that is based on a process of self-purification through self-observation. In order to carry out this type of meditation it … Read more
When I returned to China, in September 2014, I moved to Xiamen. To see new places in China after lived 3 years in Kunming, but above all, to live near the sea. They say that those who are born near the sea are never accustomed to living far from it. In my case, it wasn’t … Read more
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 the cultural differences. At that time, I was living in China, in Kunming. I bought a flight ticket from Kunming to … Read more
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 the ocean”, so as its name indicates is located in southern China, very close to Vietnam. The capital of Hainan is Haikou, on the northern edge, although … Read more