This time we ventured to visit Luoping (罗平), located 4 hours from Kunming eastbound, in the Chinese province of Yunnan. When we asked the Chinese what to see in Luoping we were told that this place is famous for being the place where during the beginning of spring until the end of February (coinciding with the…
On one of our trips through Yunnan we went to visit the Puer tea fields. 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 of Christmas vacation (just four days) to…
I was in Beijing just in time to witness China’s National Day being celebrated in the country’s capital. China’s National Day is celebrated on October 1, commemorating the founding of the People’s Republic of China on October 1, 1949. At the end of World War II, a civil war broke out in China between the…
What to see in Beijing: the ancient Chinese capital Beijing, also known as Peking, is the capital of China and one of the most important cities in the world in terms of history, culture, and politics. Located in the north of the country, Beijing is one of China’s largest cities and boasts a history that…
Wu Wei Si Temple is located in the province of Yunnan, southwest China, near the beautiful old town of Dali. The Wu Wei Si temple is a Buddhist temple where for 500 Rmb (60 euros) a week one can learn Kung Fu or Tai Chi, live with the monks and have a unique experience living…
Here is a list of tips and interesting facts about Laos, after almost a whole month traveling there, that might be useful as a travel guide. After visiting Thailand and Vietnam, I went on a trip to Laos, a country I didn’t expect much from, which ended up enchanting me and is now one of…
Vientiane, the capital of Laos, is characterized as one of the most tranquil capitals in the world, with only 200,000 inhabitants. It is located in central Laos, and the Mekong River flows alongside the city, serving as a natural border with Thailand. In the city, the blend of French colonial architecture with traditional Buddhist temples…
Vang Vieng is located in the center of Laos, between Luang Prabang and Vientiane and by the Nam Song River. The surroundings of the city of Vang Vieng are characterized by its karst landscape very similar to that one can find in the Vietnamese city of Ninh Binh. Tubing is the favorite attraction of many…
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 of beautiful temples that are worth visiting. In terms of population, it is the third largest city in Laos, after Vientiane and Savannakhet. In 1995 UNESCO…
After visiting Luang Namtha we headed to Huay Xai, a calm city on the border with Thailand in the north of Laos. We went only to Huay Xai to take a boat and make Mekong cruise towards Luang Prabang. In Huay Xia basically everyone goes, above all, for three reasons: What is the Morning Alms-Giving…
Muang Sing is located in the province of Luang Namtha, in northern Laos. This province is almost entirely occupied by the Nam Ha National Bio-Diversity Conservation Area, where many people come to trek through the mountains and see villages far from civilization. During our trip through Laos, after our misadventure crossing the Vietnam – Laos…
We decided to cross the Vietnam – Laos border through the border town of Dian Bien Phu (Vietnam) to Muang Khua (Laos). From Sapa is the land border to Laos that you have more at hand and therefore the most suitable if you want to cross by land. It is known as the Tay Trang…
Our last stop in Vietnam has been the increasingly famous rice terraces of Sapa. Sapa is one of the most worthwhile places to visit in Vietnam and, without a doubt, a destination no traveler to this country should overlook. Sapa is located in the northwest of Vietnam near the Chinese border, with Yunnan province, at…
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. The old architecture of the Old Quarter of Hanoi blends with the French buildings of the colonial era. The narrow streets are filled with tourists walking around, souvenir shops,…
After two weeks traveling in Vietnam, it was finally time for a 2-day tour of Halong Bay. This famous bay, located in the northeast of Vietnam, is one of the most stunning and well-known destinations in Southeast Asia. Halong Bay impresses as much by the great variety in shape and size of the islands as…