what to see and do in Kyoto
byWith its 1,600 Buddhist temples, 400 Shinto shrines, seventeen UNESCO world heritage sites, a handful of palaces and castles, zen gardens, one mysterious geiko…
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Xochimilco: Mexico City’s hidden gem
byA few years back, Nadine came home from a girl’s night out with her good friend Sara and told me (with a slight smell…
Quiz: How much do you know about Cambodia?
byCambodia is a Southeast Asian country that spans between the Mekong Delta and the Gulf of Thailand in the south and the low-lying plains…
27 Good Reasons to visit Cambodia
byCambodia is a small country with so much to discover! The first time we visited Cambodia, we organised our 10-day trip around Siem Reap…
16 amazing Temples in Luang Prabang
byLuang Prabang is the heart of Laos and the heart of Lao Buddhism. It has been listed as a UNESCO heritage site in 1995 for its…
Day Trips from Luang Prabang – What to visit Outside Luang Prabang
byTrue, the city of Luang Prabang has enough to keep one busy for a few days, but there are some sights outside town that should…
Berlengas – The Secret Islets off the Portuguese Coast
byThe Berlengas Archipelago is a group of Islands located off the Portuguese coast, opposite the town of Peniche. These islands are mainly made of…
What to visit in Luang Prabang
byLuang Prabang’s history goes back to the VII century, when it was conquered by Khun Lo, a Tai prince. The city is also connected…
Unmissable Hike in the Mullerthal of Luxembourg
byThis is probably the prettiest of all the short hikes of the Mullerthal. It comprises some of the most enchanting, mossy woods of Luxembourg,…
Game Drives, lodges and sundowners. Tips for your first Safari to Africa
by“What’s the nicest place you’ve ever been?” I’m sure most avid travellers have been asked that question on numerous occasions. Also, I’m sure most…
Trapped by Coronavirus: The Day Motorcycle Travel Came to a Sudden Stop
byCoronavirus forced our world into lockdown. Millions flew home, stockpiled on toilet roll and hunkered down to see out the pandemic. But it’s not…
What to visit in Vientiane, Laos’ capital
byMany will say that there is little to do in Vientiane. For us, Vientiane’s charm comes precisely from being a small capital, that lives at…
Incredible Day Trips From Vientiane
byIf you have visited everything you wanted to visit in Vientiane, and still have a couple of days to spare,there are a few detours…
Unknown facts about Laos
byWhenever we travel to a new country, it is always interesting to discover its obscure and bizarre side. Some of the unexpected facts have…
The Bizarre Buddha Park near Vientiane
byExpecting to find a series of golden Buddhas, as we got used to seeing them represented in the Buddhist temples, we were stunned by…
The old Lao Chaleun Cinema in Savannakhet
bySavannakhet was one of our favourite cities of Laos. We had never heard of anyone telling us that the place was worth a stop,…
A Day at Ban Chan, the Pottery Village (near Luang Prabang)
byIf you are in Luang Prabang, you should not miss the opportunity to visit the historic Ban Chan Pottery village, which is just a…
Xieng Men cultural village and temples
byWhen you are in Luang Prabang and take the ferry to go to the other side of the Mekong, you will arrive at Xieng…
Puzzle: Kyrgyzstan – nomad games
byKyrgyz couple wearing traditional costumes during the Wold Nomad Games, Kyrgyzstan One of the best places to experience first-hand nomadic life. During summer festivals…
Puzzle: Japan – Yosakoi Dancer in Tokyo
byGirl dancing during the Yosakoi Dance Festival in Tokyo, Japan This dance festival takes place in August. During two days the streets of Harajuku…
