Asia
Backpacking in Delhi – Delhi Sightseeing by Metro
India’s capital city, Delhi may come across as being very intimidating, especially if it’s your first destination in India! Most people will tell you to get away from Delhi as fast as possible, as indeed the experience is nothing short of a blitz on the senses. Nevertheless, given some patience, we feel that backpacking in […]
Backpacking Maldives – A Guide to Maldives Local Islands Travel for €35/day
Picture this: crystal-clear waters fringed by swaying palm trees and white sands. Now here’s the good news: the gorgeous island nation of the Maldives has recently been made more accessible even to those traveling on a budget. Backpacking Maldives is perfectly possible, mainly by staying in accommodation on the Maldives local islands, rather than opting […]
12 Things to do When Backpacking in Laos
Despite the absence of seaside beaches which are commonly found in the rest of Southeast Asia, the popularity of backpacking in Laos has increased. This is mainly due to the affordable transport, accommodation, and the large number of available things to do when backpacking in Laos, ranging from visiting golden Buddhist temples, to hiking and […]
Itinerary for Biking the Bolaven Loop
One of the best experiences we had in Laos was biking the Bolaven Loop in the southern part of the country, where quiet roads lead to charming traditional villages scattered alongside a multitude of spectacular Bolaven Plateau waterfalls in rural countryside. If you’re looking for another off the beaten path experience, consider also visiting the […]
How to visit the Plain of Jars from Luang Prabang
With Luang Prabang and Vang Vieng at the top of almost any Laos itinerary, the country of Laos has somewhat lost the charm of a very remote, off the beaten track destination and is slowly fizzling into Chinese organised tour mayhem. Yet, there still exist some corners of this land which provide for the insatiable […]
Cost of Traveling in China (in the province of Yunnan)
In one word, China was … unexpected. Despite being aware that some travelers consider China to be a great travel destination, it never quite appealed to us. This was probably more due to lack of knowledge rather than to any other reason, since we never actually did much research about either where to go or […]
A two-week Yunnan Itinerary – Yunnan Trekking and Travel
No other province in China is as diverse as Yunnan. If you’re short on time and you want to explore the fascinating culture offered by this region, you will want to follow our tried and tested two-week Yunnan itinerary which we have put together to inspire you. We used local transport to travel around the […]
Lijiang Attractions and Things to do in Lijiang, Yunnan, China
If you’re traveling around Yunnan, there’s little doubt that you’ll be stopping by Lijiang at some point on your travels. The city is relatively large, enclosing a charming, cobbled ancient town, and, with so many Lijiang attractions and things to do in Lijiang and the areas surrounding it, you will probably find it difficult to […]
How to Visit the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
If you’re in Lijiang, visiting the Jade Dragon Snow mountain is likely to be on your itinerary. Indeed, many tourists make their way to Lijiang specifically for this purpose. How do you go about visiting the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain? Let us guide you in making the most out of your trip! Where is the […]
Hiking Tiger Leaping Gorge in Three Days – Yunnan Travel
Despite its bombastic name, the Tiger Leaping Gorge hike is one of the more popular treks in Yunnan, China mainly due to the spectacular views to be experienced along the moderately-difficult trek. You don’t need to be incredibly fit for hiking Tiger Leaping Gorge, which renders it appealing even to novice trekkers or to those […]